The future of travel in Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet, as members consider two new documents to guide decision-making and investment in transport at a local and regional level. As the strategic transport authority for the region, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority must develop and regularly… read more … about Shaping the future of travel in Calderdale and beyond>>
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News release issued on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Calderdale Council People, businesses and developers across Calderdale and West Yorkshire are being asked for their views on how the regional proposed Mass Transit system would best support economic growth and development across West Yorkshire. Calderdale is one of the five West… read more … about Region-wide consultation asks how best to maximise benefits of Mass Transit system>>
Calderdale Council’s ambitious project to transform travel in and around Halifax has reached an important milestone, with upgrades to the junction and area at Bull Green. The Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund. Construction is split… read more … about Bull Green upgrades latest milestone for Halifax transformation>>
People are invited to have their say on plans to make it easier, safer and greener to travel around north east Calderdale. Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on improved travel options around the areas of Halifax and Stump Cross, Northowram, Shelf, and Hipperholme. The Connecting North East Calderdale project aims… read more … about Have your say to shape travel in north east Calderdale>>
The latest plans to improve transport links for Elland, including updates on the planned new rail station and new walking and cycling routes, will be available to view at an upcoming information event in the town. The new rail station for Elland is being delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Calderdale… read more … about Find out more about plans for Elland Rail Station and improved access routes>>
Investment and growth opportunities in Calderdale are being highlighted on the national stage, as Calderdale Council attends the UK’s Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event (20-22 May 2025) being held in Leeds, is a three-day networking event, exhibition, and conference. It brings together over 16,000 professionals from national and local government,… read more … about Investment conference to showcase growth opportunities in Calderdale>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor of West Yorkshire A multi-million-pound project to improve walking, wheeling and cycling facilities in West Yorkshire is taking a major step forward. The new £5.1 million West Yorkshire Places scheme includes proposals such as new street crossings and lighting, improved green spaces and traffic calming measures…. read more … about New £5.1 million proposals to improve active travel across West Yorkshire>>
The latest proposals for improvements to the eastern side of Halifax town centre are now available, showing how travel around this part of town will be transformed. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus… read more … about Have your say on proposals for the east of Halifax>>
Plans to improve walking and cycling access around Elland and West Vale, including to the planned new Elland Rail Station, are moving forward with the appointment of the contractor to finalise the detailed designs for the project. The new rail station for Elland is being delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with… read more … about Step forward for project to improve routes around Elland and support development of new rail station>>








