Work is underway to upgrade the complex junctions around the King Cross area of Halifax, using funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund. Approximately £500k has been secured to fund valuable investment on the following road junctions at King Cross: A58/A646/Warley Road/King Cross Road; A58/Queens Road; A58/Haugh Shaw Road (Tesco) and… read more … about Upgrades to King Cross junction>>
Construction hoardings at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, have now been removed, revealing how work is progressing to transform future visits to the venue. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of the top live performing arts venues in the region. Funding from the Government’s Future High… read more … about Improved access takes centre stage in theatre work>>
The £6 million transformation of Elland town centre is now complete, ensuring it remains a thriving, safe and enjoyable place to spend time. The completion of work at Southgate was the final step in this ambitious project, which was made possible with over £6 million of funding from the UK Government’s Future High Streets Fund…. read more … about Elland transformation marks next chapter for historic market town>>
Brighouse Open Market will move to a new, temporary home this autumn so work can begin on the rebuild of their permanent home on the canalside as part of the £19.1 million Town Deal transformation. As part of the UK Government-funded Town Deal, Calderdale Council is working with the Brighouse Town Deal Board to deliver… read more … about On the move – Brighouse’s market prepares for temporary home>>
A free shuttle bus, currently in operation in Halifax town centre and the west of the town, has expanded its route to better support access whilst improvement works are taking place. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is funded by UK Government through the… read more … about Free shuttle bus supports town centre access>>
A new, impressive steel and glass canopy is the latest milestone in work to transform Halifax Borough Market. Work is continuing on the £4.5million Future High Streets fund project to update the Victorian market, helping to secure its thriving future as a focal point for shopping, business and leisure in Halifax. Recent progress has included the… read more … about Market improvements taking shape>>
Work is due to begin on a new town square for Sowerby Bridge, providing a flexible and welcoming space, with improved facilities for pedestrians. The new Sowerby Bridge Square will be built on the site of the old market building and will include landscaping, with tree planting and rain gardens. The area will be welcoming… read more … about Starting work on new community space for Sowerby Bridge>>
The new Halifax Bus Station will make it easier for people to travel by bus in Calderdale and beyond when it opens in full later this month. All 19 of the station’s bus stands will be ready from Sunday 21 July, with services which ran from stops in the town centre moving to the new… read more … about Halifax Bus Station to open in full later this month>>
Delivery of the new Halifax Leisure Centre has moved a step forward, as the latest designs have been submitted for planning approval. Calderdale Council has refined the designs to ensure the project is financially sustainable whilst delivering fantastic new leisure facilities in a central location, which are accessible and affordable, support people’s health and wellbeing,… read more … about New Halifax Leisure Centre moves a step closer>>
