Author Archives: Calderdale Council

New images have been released showing how work around Halifax town centre will transform travel, with new safer ways for people to get around and welcoming areas into and around the town centre. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the… read more … about Images show Halifax’s new town centre>>

Artist's impression showing the amended layout of the road around the rail station in Halifax

The new box office at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax is now open, as extensive improvement works and upgraded facilities at the venue reach the final stages. Funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund is being used to update and enhance the Grade II listed building, improving the experience for those visiting and ensuring that… read more … about Showtime for new theatre box office>>

Two members of staff working at computers in new theatre box office

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>>

Cllr Durrans

New traders at Halifax Borough Market are making use of the new type of stalls installed as part of wider improvements at the historic building. Work is continuing on the £4.5million Future High Streets Fund project to update the Victorian market, helping to secure its thriving future as a focal point for shopping, business and leisure… read more … about Modern new stalls support a thriving future for Halifax Borough Market>>

Woman at stall in Halifax Borough Market, showing modern new style of stall

Calderdale Council has joined over 300 organisations across the country in pledging to be an Age-friendly Employer. The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Around 60% of the Council’s workforce is aged over 50 and it’s estimated that there are over 31,000… read more … about Calderdale commits to Age-friendly Employer Pledge>>

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A £3.2 million project to make it easier and more pleasant to walk, wheel and cycle around Todmorden is set to move forward. Calderdale Council has listened to feedback from local people on what they want the ‘Active Todmorden’ project to look like. Active Todmorden aims to create healthier communities by enabling everyone to walk,… read more … about Moving forward with active travel in Todmorden>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

Businesses in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge, and those in between the towns, remain open and trading as normal whilst the A646, Halifax Road remains fully closed. An emergency road closure is in place in both directions at the junction with Stony Lane, Charlestown, between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, as Yorkshire Water carry out major repairs… read more … about Information about the emergency road closure of the A646, Halifax Road>>

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Construction of the new Mixenden Community Hub is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in the transformation of north Halifax. Developing a space where people can look after their health, learn, relax and socialise has been a longstanding ambition, and making it a reality is a significant moment for the Mixenden community, Calderdale Council, its… read more … about Delivering for the north Halifax community>>

The Environment Agency has completed detailed designs for the Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk to 400 homes and businesses  Planning permission has been secured to construct an overflow from the canal which is the first of a series of works to reduce flood risk in Hebden Bridge. The work will be starting… read more … about Work continues to reduce flood risk to people in Hebden Bridge >>

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