Calderdale Council’s ambitious project to transform travel in and around Halifax is moving forward. Construction work at the top of town (western side) is nearly complete, with work around the bottom of town (eastern section) following later this spring. The Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded… read more … about Next Chapter for A629 works in Halifax>>
The future of travel in Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet, as members consider two new documents to guide decision-making and investment in transport at a local and regional level. As the strategic transport authority for the region, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority must develop and regularly… read more … about Shaping the future of travel in Calderdale and beyond>>
The next steps in the £2.56million Active Todmorden project are taking shape, with work beginning soon on improving part of the National Cycle Network Route 66, known locally as ‘Tipside’. The Active Todmorden project is one part of the £17.5million Todmorden Town Deal regeneration programme, which is funded by the UK Government and is being… read more … about Active Todmorden project gets moving>>
People in Mixenden and Illingworth can soon put their names forward to be part of a new Neighbourhood Board, to decide how the £20 million Pride in Place grant will be invested to create an even more thriving area. This is the next major step forward for the Pride in Place(external link) programme. It comes after the… read more … about Community to shape £20m investment in North Halifax>>
A bold new vision to transform Halifax is set to be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 12 January 2026, Councillors will be asked to approve the Halifax 2036 Place Vision. This sets out an ambitious way forward for the town centre over the next 10 years, building on its… read more … about An inspiring vision for Halifax>>
A first-class new leisure centre for Halifax is moving closer to reality, as work to partially demolish the old North Bridge Leisure Centre is in full swing. Calderdale Council’s project to deliver a new leisure centre and swimming pool for all the borough’s diverse communities to enjoy is progressing well, with parts of the old… read more … about Making way for the new Halifax Leisure Centre>>
Construction of Brighouse’s new market is now complete, and traders old and new are preparing to move to their permanent home, after Calderdale Council’s project team handed the keys over to the markets service. The new market is a key part of the Brighouse Town Deal, which is investing £19.1 million from the UK Government… read more … about Work completed on Brighouse’s new market>>
A new welcoming and spacious bar area has now opened at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax, as part of wider improvements at the venue. The Victoria Theatre is a much-loved visitor attraction in Calderdale and a key heritage building in Halifax. Recent significant improvement work, with funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund, has… read more … about Shining a spotlight on theatre improvements>>
Calderdale Council’s ambitious project to transform travel in and around Halifax has reached an important milestone, with upgrades to the junction and area at Bull Green. The Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund. Construction is split… read more … about Bull Green upgrades latest milestone for Halifax transformation>>
