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The deadline to take part in the final public consultation on Calderdale’s Local Plan has been extended by a fortnight. The consultation began on 12 August and the deadline to submit feedback has now been extended, with comments being accepted until 5pm on Friday 21 October 2022. This will give residents and businesses extra time… read more … about More time to have your say on Local Plan>>

Cllr Jane Scullion

There are just a few weeks left to share feedback as part of the final public consultation for Calderdale’s Local Plan. Residents and businesses can have their say about changes to the plan, known as the ‘main modifications’, recommended by the Planning Inspector. The consultation began on 12 August and the deadline to submit feedback… read more … about Still time to have your say on Local Plan>>

Cllr Jane Scullion

The final public consultation on Calderdale’s Local Plan covering changes known as ‘main modifications’ will begin on Friday 12 August 2022. Residents and businesses will have the chance to have their say about the changes during an eight-week consultation, which will close at 5pm on Friday 7 October 2022. In March 2022, the Council received… read more … about Last steps for the Local Plan>>

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Calderdale’s Local Plan will take a major step forward when Calderdale Council’s Cabinet considers the proposed changes, or ‘main modifications’, recommended by the Planning Inspector, which will then pave the way for a final public consultation. In March 2022 the Council received a letter from the independent Planning Inspector Ms Katie Child, outlining her interim findings on… read more … about Local Plan reaches final stages>>

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

Calderdale’s Local Plan has reached a major milestone after the Council received a letter from the Planning Inspector outlining her interim findings.  It follows the completion of the stage four Examination in Public hearing sessions in January 2022 and a review by the independent Planning Inspector, Ms Katie Child, of the Council’s completed post hearing… read more … about Local Plan reaches key milestone>>

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Local people are invited to have their say on proposals for a Park Ward Neighbourhood Plan, which would set out planning policies for future development in the area. Park Ward is a vibrant, multi-cultural area to the west of Halifax town centre and is home to around 16,000 people and approximately 250 businesses of all… read more … about Have your say on the future of development in Park ward>>

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

The next steps for an ambitious community-led plan to enhance the Sowerby area will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 4 October. Sowerby residents could be invited to vote on the Sowerby Neighbourhood Development Plan if it progresses to the referendum stage. The Sowerby Neighbourhood Forum created the plan to set out… read more … about Next steps for Sowerby Neighbourhood Development Plan>>

Cllr Jane Scullion

Calderdale Council is proposing a new plan of action for housing over the next five years, to help boost the quality of homes, life and the environment. Cabinet Members will discuss the Calderdale Housing Strategy 2021-2026 at their meeting on Monday 4 October. Housing plays a major role in the Vision2024 for Calderdale by helping… read more … about Housing plan aims to boost quality of life>>

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Emergency building demolition works are due to take place at Deal Street warehouse in Halifax. Inspections have confirmed that a section of the 19th Century former wool warehouse is structurally unsafe and immediate action must be taken to remove the danger of collapse. The Grade II listed building has been vacant for some time and… read more … about Urgent work necessary at town centre warehouse>>

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