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>>
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 next steps for the planned improvements around the A641, a key route through Brighouse, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver a series of improvements to better connect communities between Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse, and Woodhouse, and improve options for walking, wheeling, cycling… read more … about Step forward for A641 improvements>>
The new Halifax Bus Station was officially opened by the Mayor of West Yorkshire at a ceremony this morning (Friday 26th July). The bus station is the latest infrastructure project to be delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Calderdale Council, following Mayor Tracy Brabin’s pledge to “deliver, deliver, deliver” for the… read more … about Mayor of West Yorkshire officially opens new Halifax bus station>>
Work has started in an area of Mixenden to make it safer and more enjoyable to walk, cycle, rest and play outside. Calderdale Council is transforming the streets around Ash Green Community Primary School to reduce traffic, increase the number of green spaces and help improve air quality for people’s health and climate action. This… read more … about Mixenden project to create safer, healthier and greener streets>>
Residents, businesses and road users in Calderdale are being asked to have their say on plans to increase the Council’s enforcement powers, supporting safer roads for all. Moving traffic offences in Calderdale are currently enforced by West Yorkshire Police, but Calderdale Council is planning to apply for new powers from the Department of Transport to… read more … about Have your say on plans for new enforcement powers>>
Pedestrians can now walk to the centre of Mytholmroyd more easily, thanks to the opening of a modern new footbridge that crosses the River Calder. The bridge opened to the public on Wednesday 20 March 2024, after local businessperson, Jo Ward from Jo’s Kitchen next to the bridge, cut a ribbon to mark this significant… read more … about Best foot forward as new bridge opens in Mytholmroyd>>
Improved road layouts, better facilities for walking and cycling and enhanced public transport connectivity will help transform Halifax town centre, with local people invited to have their say on the latest designs. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre scheme, an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the West… read more … about Shaping future travel in and around Halifax>>
Over £8million is set to be invested in Calderdale’s highways network over the next 12 months, with the proposed work plan being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Well-maintained highways and high-quality infrastructure are key for road safety and in encouraging the use of active travel methods, which subsequently supports the Council’s carbon reduction ambitions. The… read more … about Investing in our highways network>>
