Halifax Bus Station will soon be home to the first in a series of artistic installations showcasing the unique heritage and culture of Halifax, as part of a new trail around the town. The ‘Art and About’ trail is part of Future High Streets Fund work in Halifax, funded by the Government and being delivered… read more … about Getting Art and About with new creative trail>>
A lighter, brighter Halifax Borough Market has now been revealed, as the scaffolding is removed, marking the completion of major works to the building’s roof. The Grade II* listed Halifax Borough Market is being transformed, with £4.5 million from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund being used to update the Victorian market, helping to secure… read more … about Completion of roof marks high point in market transformation>>
Todmorden Library is fully reopening, with a special event to mark the occasion and celebrate the Victorian history of the building. The current library building in Todmorden opened in 1897, constructed by Todmorden Industrial and Co-operative Society. A huge celebration took place in the town for its opening. The town’s library has remained at this… read more … about Celebrating Todmorden Library’s fascinating heritage and thriving future>>
Completion of the first project in the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal transformation has been marked by a special visit to the town by Government officials. The end of work to improve the environmental performance of Grade II listed Fielden Hall is a major milestone in the UK Government funded Todmorden Town Deal – the… read more … about Todmorden tour marks milestone moment in town’s transformation>>
Buildings across Calderdale are set to benefit from major energy improvement works, using grant funding of over £5million. Calderdale Council has secured funding of £5.1million from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to replace fossil fuel gas heating systems in four Council-owned buildings, with low carbon heat pumps. Inefficient heating systems will be replaced by air… read more … about Reducing carbon and costs in Council buildings>>
Grand plans for Todmorden Town Hall are becoming a reality, with a contractor appointed and work beginning on planned improvements to ensure the impressive venue has a thriving future. As part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme of investment, Calderdale Council is delivering improvements to the Town Hall, making it more accessible, welcoming,… read more … about Grand plans for a thriving future>>
The Friends of Todmorden Town Hall are organising a series of celebratory events to mark 150 years since the opening of the flagship building. Todmorden Town Hall opened on 3 April 1875 amidst a day of extraordinary festivities.Triumphal arches were set up across the streets, with flags, banners and streamers. A procession numbering 4000 people… read more … about Todmorden celebrates Town Hall’s 150th anniversary>>
A time capsule, buried by Calderdale Council in partnership with local schools in 1998, has been discovered by contractors Galliford Try whilst completing regeneration works at Bull Green in Halifax town centre. The capsule contained photos of the Bull Green roundabout and area from 1998, along with letters, stories and small toys from local school… read more … about Uncovering a snapshot in time>>
New traders at Halifax Borough Market are making use of the new type of stalls installed as part of wider improvements at the historic building. Work is continuing on the £4.5million Future High Streets Fund project to update the Victorian market, helping to secure its thriving future as a focal point for shopping, business and leisure… read more … about Modern new stalls support a thriving future for Halifax Borough Market>>
