In a major milestone for Halifax’s brand new leisure centre for everyone, work is now underway on site at North Bridge to prepare for construction. At the same time, the detailed design stage – the final step before the building phase starts – is progressing well, ensuring every detail for the new centre is meticulously… read more … about New leisure centre for Halifax takes big leap forward>>
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Gym facilities in Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are set to be upgraded, with Calderdale Council investing over £280,000 on new premium equipment for the centres. To improve the experience for those using Council-run sites in Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden, equipment such as new treadmills, bikes and cross-trainers are being installed in the gyms along with… read more … about Getting fit for the future at Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden gyms>>
A new hybrid pitch at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, built to FIFA standards, is now ready for kick-off. The mix of grass and synthetic material provides a high-quality surface, safeguarding the ongoing playing of football and rugby league at the stadium. Work to upgrade the pitch saw the old surface fully removed, and the… read more … about New Shay Stadium pitch to kick off season in style>>
As Wimbledon fever sweeps the UK, people in Calderdale can now enjoy improved tennis facilities at courts across the borough. Tennis courts in five Calderdale parks are now fully open, following renovation work to improve facilities, providing opportunities for more people to pick up a racket and get on court. Courts have been transformed at… read more … about Tennis courts are game, set and match ready>>
The project to build the new leisure centre for Halifax town centre is moving forward, as Calderdale Council has appointed a contractor to focus on the final designs, costings and programme ahead of construction. The Council is delivering the new leisure centre in a central location, at North Bridge in Halifax. The project has been… read more … about Final design stage for Halifax Leisure Centre>>
The future of the Shay Stadium in Halifax is being discussed at the next meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 17 March, Members will discuss two proposals for the stadium’s future. This comes after the Council agreed at Budget Council in February 2024 to stop running the stadium by… read more … about Options for the future of the Shay Stadium>>
A proposed multi-million-pound investment into Halifax could boost professional sports facilities in the town. Calderdale Council understands the value of sport to local people, and has been discussing the future of the Shay Stadium in Halifax with FC Halifax Town, Halifax Panthers RLFC and other interested parties, including local Ward Councillors. This comes after the… read more … about Options for the future of the Shay Stadium>>
Calderdale sports and fitness centres in Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are now part of the network of warm and welcoming spaces in the borough. Warm and welcoming spaces are safe, friendly places where people can gather for free. Some venues offer hot drinks, activities and other services such as free wi-fi. There are lots of… read more … about Warm and welcoming spaces this winter>>
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>>