Work on the permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the outskirts of Halifax town centre, Skircoat, King Cross, and the wider Halifax area is now well underway. The public notice of the proposed new order will be advertised by Calderdale Council by 20 February 2015. The notice is a legal requirement which marks the start… read more … about New TRO proposed for outer Halifax>>
Work will begin shortly to repaint the street markings throughout Halifax town centre thanks to a re-lining programme commissioned by Calderdale Council. From Monday 2 February 2015 all road markings, such as parking bays, give way lines, lane dividers, yellow lines, kerb markings, pedestrian crossings and disabled bays in the town centre will be recoated… read more … about New lines for Halifax roads>>
A £1.4bn programme of transport improvements for West Yorkshire and York has been agreed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Road improvements, a new junction on the M62, rail line upgrades and increased opportunities for park and ride at more accessible stations are among schemes to be undertaken under the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund…. read more … about £1.4bn programme of transport improvements agreed for West Yorkshire and York>>
Work on the permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Halifax town centre is well underway, with the first public notice of the proposed new order being advertised by Calderdale Council on 19 December 2014. The notice is a legal requirement which marks the start of the 21 day public consultation on the new order. On… read more … about Council takes next step on new Halifax TRO>>
During the festive season, Calderdale Council is taking action to check the safety of taxis operating in the borough. Licensing and transport teams are busy doing spot checks on Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles to look at everything from the condition of lights, tyres, batteries and bodywork, to whether drivers are up to date… read more … about Spot checks on taxis improve safety>>
Councillors in Calderdale are looking at ways to make the borough a healthier place, by exploring the relationship between healthy people and healthy environments. Calderdale Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel has appointed a Scrutiny Review Group made up of councillors across political parties, who will discuss a number of objectives at forthcoming meetings. These… read more … about Focus on a healthy environment for a healthy Calderdale>>
Work will soon begin on a major highway improvement scheme in King Cross, Halifax. Improvement works are taking place on King Cross Road and the Queens Road junction, which will aim to improve public transport access, pedestrian crossing facilities, and street parking availability. King Cross is a very busy area which suffers from traffic congestion… read more … about Improvements at King Cross>>
Christmas shoppers will have a little more change left in their pockets after Calderdale Council announced free Saturday parking will be introduced at four car parks in Halifax town centre from 15 November 2014. It will be free to park all day every Saturday until Christmas in the Council owned car parks in Victoria Street,… read more … about Council launches free Christmas parking>>
Drivers who have received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), or paid to park, in the on-street parking in the outskirts of Halifax town centre may now be able to claim a refund from Calderdale Council. Parking charges were lifted in Halifax town centre on 8 October 2014, after it became clear that some of the… read more … about Council releases new streets for parking refunds>>
