Category Archives: Regeneration

Exciting proposals to transform Northgate House into premium office and retail space at the heart of Halifax town centre have moved a step closer. As part of the wider transformation of Halifax, Calderdale Council is planning to renovate its vacant former office building to support the vibrancy of the town centre. On Wednesday 6 February… read more … about Next steps for Northgate>>

More details regarding the exciting plans to create a new sixth form centre in Halifax town centre have been released. Trinity Multi-Academy Trust, home of the outstanding Trinity Academy Halifax (TAH) sixth form, is working in partnership with Calderdale Council and Rastrick High School to deliver Calderdale’s very own sixth form centre. It has announced… read more … about Sixth form centre update>>

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>>

Cllr Swift

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>>

Cllr Barry Collins

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>>

Market Street

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>>

Cllr Barry Collins

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>>

Cllr Daniel Sutherland

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>>

Piece Hall