Taxi drivers will find it easier and cheaper to license their cars, and passengers will feel more confident that they are travelling in safe taxis thanks to a new licensing scheme introduced by Calderdale Council. New, improved taxi and private hire plates came into place on 1 October 2014, which contain clearer information for public… read more … about Drive to improve taxi licensing>>
On-street parking charges in Halifax town centre and in Skircoat have been temporarily lifted by Calderdale Council. The charges relate to on-street parking spaces in Halifax town centre and to the new parking scheme in Skircoat, which includes on-street parking bays and parts of the residents’ permit scheme. The decision was taken after… read more … about Parking fees suspended in Halifax town centre>>
Construction of a new relief road for Sowerby Bridge has moved a step closer after the appointment of two key contractors to develop the scheme. Calderdale Council is working with its development partner, Genr8, to deliver the Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley regeneration scheme. Genr8 has appointed Buckingham Group Contracting Limited to deliver the next phase of… read more … about Contractors appointed for Sowerby Bridge link road>>
Maintenance and repair work is being carried out on the A629, Elland bypass in Halifax. The safety of our road users is at the heart of everything we do in highways. The work is essential and involves repairing the road itself, reducing the number of pot holes and improving the overall surface of the road…. read more … about Elland bypass update>>
Pay and display charges at ten Calderdale car parks have been removed as of Monday 8 September 2014. This is following the decision made by Cabinet on 18 August 2014. The car parks affected are: · Bank Street, Mill Lane and Church Lane, Brighouse · Brig Royd, West Vale · Royd Lane, Ripponden · Haugh… read more … about Removal of pay and display and evening charges>>
People in Calderdale can now report a highways issue or problem on their smart phone or tablet in less time than it takes to make a cup of tea! In response to customer feedback, we’ve made it easier for people to let us know about issues in their local area. The new form is quick… read more … about It’s so easy to let us know…>>
Have you been inspired by the Tour de France? Has it encouraged you to buy a new bike or dig your old bike out of the shed? If so, social cycling may be for you. Calderdale is a great place to go cycling and has many cycle routes available. Social cycling groups take place regularly… read more … about Making cycling sociable>>
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>>
This summer is all about cycling. The Tour de France may have left Yorkshire, but there are still plenty of free bike rides around Calderdale, run by British Cycling in partnership with Calderdale Council. If you fancy following in the tyre tracks of the Tour de France riders,(but at a much slower pace!), why not… read more … about Get on your bike!>>
