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>>
A £3.2 million project to make it easier and more pleasant to walk, wheel and cycle around Todmorden is set to move forward. Calderdale Council has listened to feedback from local people on what they want the ‘Active Todmorden’ project to look like. Active Todmorden aims to create healthier communities by enabling everyone to walk,… read more … about Moving forward with active travel in Todmorden>>
People are being asked for their views on the latest proposals to create three ‘shared transport hubs’ in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Shared transport hubs are one-stop shops for transport services, with plans in Calderdale including facilities for car club vehicle parking locations, electric vehicle charging, secure cycle parking, access to shared e-bikes and bike… read more … about A new way of providing transport services could be coming to Calderdale as plans take another step forward>>
The planned public engagement event at Todmorden Market tomorrow (Saturday 26 October) is now cancelled. Calderdale Council was due to hold two engagement sessions at the market, for people to find out more about the Active Todmorden project, including an additional option to create a walking and wheeling scheme through the town. The project is… read more … about Active Todmorden engagement event cancelled>>
The latest plans for active travel routes in Todmorden will be available to view at upcoming information events in the town. Over the next two years, £17.5million is being invested in Todmorden as part of the Town Deal regeneration programme funded by the UK Government. Calderdale Council is the lead for the Active Todmorden project,… read more … about Help shape the next steps for Active Todmorden>>
Local people are being asked to share further feedback on proposals to make moving around the Skircoat area of Calderdale, more pleasant, safe and convenient for people walking, wheeling and cycling. Skircoat is a residential area to the south of Halifax that includes large parks, local retail centres and the Calderdale Royal Hospital. Calderdale Council… read more … about Have your say on improvements to streets in Skircoat>>
Construction hoardings at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, have now been removed, revealing how work is progressing to transform future visits to the venue. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of the top live performing arts venues in the region. Funding from the Government’s Future High… read more … about Improved access takes centre stage in theatre work>>
The new Halifax Bus Station has been declared Transport Project of the Year in a prestigious national awards ceremony. The facility came out on top against six others shortlisted in the same category at the British Construction Industry Awards last week. The £20 million project, which fully opened in July this year, was praised by… read more … about Halifax Bus Station wins national award>>
Residents in Mixenden enjoyed a family fun day event to celebrate the reopening of the Sunny Bank Road play area and the Mixenden Urban Park. Calderdale Council is delivering improvements in the area around Ash Green Community Primary School, with funding from the Council, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Active Calderdale. This has… read more … about Fun in the sun as new and improved play facilities reopen>>
