The next phase of improvement works on the A629 between Halifax and Huddersfield has moved a step closer, with the submission of the planning application for the Calder and Hebble junction. The A629 is a key route through the borough, and the planned major upgrade will reduce journey times, relieve congestion and improve pedestrian and cycling… read more … about Next step for A629 improvements>>
Delays and cancellations on the Calder Valley line are having a severe impact on businesses and commuters according to the Leader of Calderdale Council. The latest performance figures published by Northern Rail, which owns the franchise across much of the North of England, including the Calder Valley line, show that only 39.7% of the company’s… read more … about Change overdue on Calder Valley line>>
A programme of work to help inform major transport schemes in Calderdale is being considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Councillors will look at options for the development of a ‘multi-modal transport model’. This is a complex transportation project which would look at the current use and performance of the transport network in the borough, assessing… read more … about Supporting the delivery of major transport projects>>
Exciting plans for improvements in Halifax town centre have taken a step forward as the planning application for the project has now been submitted. The major upgrade to the town centre is one part of the Council’s work to reduce congestion on the A629 route between Halifax and Huddersfield and to boost the local economy… read more … about Step forward in town centre transformation>>
Saturday 22 September is the last in a series of drop-in events for people to find out more about Calderdale Council’s planned improvements to the local road network. The event also offers a chance to see initial ideas for a Sowerby Bridge ‘masterplan’. The event at Sowerby Bridge Market runs from 10am – 2pm and… read more … about Designs on display for Sowerby Bridge masterplan>>
Regeneration of the Beech Hill area of Halifax could soon move a step forward, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet is set to discuss the first phase of works. Calderdale Council and Together Housing are working on the transformation as part of the Calderdale Together Investment Partnership, which aims to deliver up to 650 affordable homes for… read more … about Next steps for Beech Hill regeneration>>
Yorkshire Day 2017 – what a day, and what a year it’s been since! Wednesday 1 August 2018 – Yorkshire Day – marks one year since The Piece Hall reopened after its remarkable transformation. The Piece Hall project has transformed one of Britain’s most significant heritage buildings into an outstanding international destination, which is having… read more … about The incredible impacts of the Piece Hall transformation>>
Ambitious plans to breathe new life into Halifax’s Grade II* listed Victorian Borough Market are being developed by Calderdale Council. Following a public consultation earlier this year, the Council is considering a range of options which could include Sunday trading, later opening hours and night-time trading, to attract regular and new visitors to the market…. read more … about New vision for Halifax Borough Market>>
Exciting plans to transform the Northgate site in Halifax town centre have moved a step closer. Calderdale Council’s vision is to create a mixed-use development on the site, including a new sixth form centre and a range of retail, commercial or residential units. This will help achieve the Vision 2024 for Calderdale to be a… read more … about Milestones for Northgate development>>
