Category Archives: Regeneration

Passionate business and community representatives in Brighouse and Todmorden are invited to apply for roles on the newly created Town Deal Boards, to help shape improvements in each town. In November 2019, the Government announced that both Brighouse and Todmorden would be invited to bid for funding as part of its brand new multi-million pound ‘Town… read more … about Help shape the future of Brighouse and Todmorden>>

Cllr Jane Scullion

Calderdale’s brand new, state-of-the-art sixth form centre at the heart of Halifax is now complete and ready to welcome its first students in September 2020. The completion of Calderdale Council’s multi-million-pound construction project marks the start of an exciting new era for learning in Calderdale, and a major milestone in the borough’s wider regeneration. The… read more … about New sixth form centre heralds new era for learning and regeneration>>

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Residents and businesses in and around Brighouse are invited to share their thoughts on exciting improvement plans for the town. A draft masterplan has been created for Brighouse town centre in partnership with the Brighouse Town Development Board, which is made up of Council representatives as well as local businesses and residents of Brighouse.  The plan… read more … about Have your say on plans for Brighouse>>

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Exciting plans to revitalise Todmorden town centre could move a step forward if they get the go ahead at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 16 March 2020. For the last few years, the Council has been looking into options to breathe new life into the Rose Street area. The site currently houses the vacant… read more … about Next steps for £9m investment scheme for Todmorden>>

Cllr Press

Plans to transform Halifax town centre are moving forward, with the latest designs submitted for planning consent. Designs for the area between Halifax rail station and The Piece Hall, known as the ‘Eastern Gateway’, have been redeveloped, following the listing of the former Hughes Corporation building. The improvements to the scheme now fully incorporate the… read more … about Town centre project moving forward>>

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People are being asked to comment on plans for a new bus station in Halifax, which is due to be completed by 2023. West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Calderdale Council’s £15.4 million scheme aims to deliver a modern, fit for purpose facility that complements the surrounding heritage, public realm and urban fabric of Halifax town… read more … about People invited to have their say on plans for new £15.4 million bus station in Halifax>>

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Last night, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet heard how the actions delivered as part of the First 100 Days plan are making a real difference to people in Calderdale. In June this year, Calderdale Council’s administration unveiled an ambitious programme to be delivered over the next 100 days. The actions in the plan were set out under… read more … about First 100 Days delivers real change>>

Cllr Swift

The Orange Box young people’s facility is reopening on Friday 9 August after extensive refurbishment works. The newly refurbished building in Halifax town centre will be the new home of Calderdale Council’s Youth Works and Youth Justice Team and will provide a variety of different activities for young people. Facilities available at the Orange Box… read more … about Bright future for Orange Box>>

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A new community garden has been created at Wadsworth Common just off Queens Road in Halifax.   Calderdale Council has been carrying out improvement work on the previously under-used patch of land, to boost the amount of green space in the Park ward area, using external funding from the Government’s Migration Fund.  The many benefits… read more … about New community garden for Park ward>>

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