Category Archives: Heritage

Calderdale Council is taking action to protect local heritage, by proposing to give part of West Vale a special conservation status to preserve assets of historic interest. A large part of Calderdale’s distinctive character, which creates local pride and tourism, is thanks to its heritage buildings. The protection and transformation of these buildings contributes to… read more … about Protecting the historic character of Calderdale>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council

Plans to improve the facilities and visitor experience at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax are moving forward, with planning approval granted and a contractor for the works due to be appointed this autumn. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of the top events venues in… read more … about Stage is set for theatre improvements>>

Victoria Theatre, Halifax

The fascinating life of world-famous Anne Lister biographer, Helena Whitbread, is being showcased as part of a new, exclusive film. As part of celebrations for the anniversary of Anne Lister’s birth, on 3 April, Calderdale Council premiered the new documentary about Helena, which delves into the fascinating work of the renowned historian, who decoded Anne… read more … about New film showcases the inspirational life of Anne Lister historian, Helena Whitbread>>

Helena Whitbread being interviewed at Shibden Hall

Essential maintenance is due to take place on Rawson Street in Halifax, which will also improve the heritage look of this town centre road. Rawson Street is home to a number of historic buildings and the road surface is currently a mix of old stone setts and tarmac, with the latter being used as a… read more … about Restoring the historic look of town centre road>>

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Todmorden Town Deal Board is delighted to share the news that in the first phase of government approvals, five of the key projects proposed in the Town Investment Plan have received the go ahead for investment from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The news means that the first set of exciting and… read more … about Investment secured for first phase of Todmorden Town Deal projects>>

Illustration of how redesigned Bramsche Square, Todmorden could look

Calderdale Council is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the opening of Halifax Central Library and Archives. The bright and modern facility in the centre of Halifax was officially opened on 9 September 2017 by the writer and architectural historian, Dr Jonathan Foyle, in the presence of the Mayor of Calderdale at the time, Cllr Ferman… read more … about Happy birthday to Halifax Central Library and Archives>>

Central Library

Todmorden Town Deal Board is delighted to announce that three out of the eight Full Business Cases for projects in Todmorden’s £17.5M Town Investment Plan have now been submitted to Government for final approval for funding. The projects include improvements to the much loved Todmorden Town Hall, investment into a range of sports, heritage, arts… read more … about Todmorden Town Hall, Centre Vale Park and Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub complete milestone submissions of Full Business Cases to Government>>

Todmorden Town Hall

Today (Yorkshire Day 2022), The Piece Hall is marking the fifth anniversary of its 2017 re-opening following a multi-million pound refurbishment with the news that the venue has now welcomed over 10 million visitors (10,500,300) despite being affected for over a year of this by lockdowns and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the… read more … about Piece Hall marks fifth anniversary with record-breaking figures>>

Piece Hall

Work has started on a major road improvement programme, set to improve journey times, reduce congestion and support active travel on and around one of the busiest routes in Calderdale. The A646/A6033 Corridor Improvement Programme is being delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and aims to address long-standing issues with congestion, especially… read more … about Transforming travel around Todmorden>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Resources