Category Archives: Regeneration

Work to transform Elland town centre is progressing, with local feedback being used to develop revised plans for the Southgate area of the town and the Coronation Street car park. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is set to transform the centre of Elland, through improvements to public spaces and the… read more … about Council reveals new plans for Elland town centre following local feedback>>

Visual showing preferred option for Southgate, Elland

Work has started on construction of the new Mixenden Community Hub, in a major step towards a thriving future for north Halifax. The Hub will become the heart of the area, a place where residents can go to access community healthcare services, to relax, socialise or be active in the community garden, and to learn,… read more … about Construction underway at Mixenden Community Hub>>

Mixenden Community Hub site

Brighouse residents and businesses are being invited to discover and discuss the latest designs for the future of the town as work continues on the Town Deal which will see £19.1 million of investment over the next three years. The Brighouse Deal aims to transform the town centre, making it a more attractive place to… read more … about Brighouse’s £19.1 million Town Deal investment – Discover and discuss the latest plans>>

Brighouse view

The first 20 new-build homes in the ground-breaking Beech Hill regeneration scheme are nearing completion. A partnership of organisations, including Calderdale Council, Together Housing and Esh Construction, are working with the local community to transform the Beech Hill area of Halifax, supporting thriving towns and places. This involves building 106 new affordable homes and refurbishing… read more … about First new homes at Beech Hill near completion>>

A major new state-of-the-art skills hub is set to be established in Brighouse, supporting high-tech manufacturing and creating opportunities for local people and businesses. The Industry 4.0 Skills Hub is supported by Calderdale Council as part of the Brighouse Deal, with approximately £650,000 of Town Deal funding being invested in the project. Industry 4.0 is… read more … about New facility sparks industrial evolution in Brighouse>>

Industry 4.0 Skills Hub in Brighouse

Work is due to begin on the creation of a new wetland nature reserve at Brearley Fields in Mytholmroyd. The project, which is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, will transform the former playing fields into a valuable wetland habitat and enhance naturally managed flood risk. The wetlands will feature two large ponds… read more … about Innovative wetland project to reduce flood risk and create wildlife habitats>>

Cllr Scott Patient at Brearley Fields

The latest plans to improve options for walking and cycling journeys in north and west Halifax are now available, with updates to the proposals shaped by local people following public consultation. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is working on two Improved Streets for People projects, which focus on a number… read more … about Drop-in sessions present latest proposals to improve walking and cycling in north and west Halifax>>

Proposals for Nursery Lane roundabout

Further options designed to improve public spaces in the centre of Elland are being presented at an event in the town on Saturday 18 March 2023. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is set to transform the centre of Elland, including improvements to public spaces and the addition of landscaping and… read more … about Event showcases new plans to transform the centre of Elland>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

The rebuild of a fire-damaged Calderdale school has moved a step forward after the planning application was submitted to the Council. On 1 February 2022, an arson attack at Ash Green Community Primary School in Mixenden caused a huge fire, destroying four classrooms and other areas in the upper site of the school. The extent… read more … about School rises from the ashes>>

Ash Green artist impression