Residents in Siddal, Halifax, could benefit from improved roads and pavements in their neighbourhood if proposals are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 15 September 2014. Some of the roads and paths in Siddal are in very poor condition, causing problems for local services such as home care access and recycling collections, a risk… read more … about Cash boost proposals for neighbourhood streets>>
The Combined Authority’s first meeting outside Leeds is taking place in Halifax this week, showing that Calderdale Council has a key role to play in West Yorkshire’s decision-making body. Lead members of the Combined Authority – from Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield, York and the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) – will meet on Thursday 24… read more … about Key role for Calderdale in Combined Authority>>
Over £2 million of European funding has been secured by Calderdale Council to help provide a new relief road for Sowerby Bridge. The new road will link the existing road at Hollas Lane to Fall Lane/Holmes Road, near the town centre, providing significant improvement to the local network for businesses and residents. The project,… read more … about £2m funding boost for Sowerby Bridge link road>>
Mytholmroyd is getting ready for the Tour de France, as a temporary feature on New Road is being removed so the race can safely travel through the town. The temporary kerbs were installed last summer near the Shoulder of Mutton public house, and the improvements have been well-received, with residents commenting on how much safer… read more … about Works taking place in Mytholmroyd>>
Motorists in Calderdale are being urged to keep a look out for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other vehicles whilst driving. Working with the West Yorkshire Safer Roads partnership a regional campaign launched on Monday 2 June 2014, with a Top Gear style commuter challenge between Bradford and Leeds during Monday morning’s rush hour. The campaign… read more … about Look out! Shared road, shared responsibility>>
Motorists in Mytholmroyd are being advised that a section of New Road in the town will be subject to evening closures for five days so that essential repairs can be carried out to the carriageway. The works, which are being managed by Amey on behalf of Calderdale Council, will take place from Monday 19… read more … about Evening closures for road improvements>>
Nearly 500 local people have helped shape plans for development in Calderdale over the next 15 years. 11 workshops took place around Calderdale in February and March 2014. Hundreds of people gave their comments and suggestions about their local community and potential need for new development. Calderdale Council is working on the Land Allocations and… read more … about Shaping our local area>>
Road users in Calderdale could soon benefit from more accurate information about works taking place on major roads in the borough. No one likes road works, but in order to carry out essential repairs, it’s sometimes necessary for utility companies to dig up our highways. This can cause disruption, particularly when works go on longer… read more … about Permit plans to cut disruption>>
Calderdale commuters could benefit from two new rail projects if plans to be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet are agreed. Plans to lobby central Government to prioritise investment in the electrification of the Calder Valley rail line will be considered by members of the Cabinet. Electrified railways are more energy efficient, produce lower emissions and… read more … about Calderdale rail proposals on track for debate>>
