Progress is being made in the development of two documents which will help guide future planning decisions. A number of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) are currently in development, providing more detailed advice and guidance on policies in the Council’s adopted Local Plan. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 11 December, members will… read more … about Supporting the creation of successful and resilient places>>
Work is progressing on plans to improve roads and public spaces in and around the centre of Halifax, with feedback from residents and businesses being used to develop the designs. The A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project aims to create new welcoming spaces and improve accessibility and traffic circulation around the town. It will… read more … about Feedback used to shape plans for improved travel in Halifax>>
Work to progress the development of two documents which will help guide future planning decisions, is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 13 November, Members will consider two reports relating to the development of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD). These documents provide more detailed advice and guidance on policies… read more … about Shaping future development in Calderdale>>
A bus station in West Yorkshire has won a prestigious award at a ceremony in Leeds. Halifax Bus Station was one of three West Yorkshire schemes shortlisted for the Chartered Institute for Highways and Transportation Awards, Yorkshire & the Humber 2023. The facility, which boasts a state of the art “green roof”, won in the… read more … about Halifax Bus Station recognised with green award>>
The hidden wonders found in the local Calderdale landscape are the focus of a new exhibition at Bankfield Museum, Halifax. Works by watercolour artist Jane Austin are on display at the museum as part of the new exhibition, Three Miles from Home. Each piece on display captures scenes which can be found within three miles… read more … about New exhibition explores hidden Halifax>>
The Calderdale Food Network is hosting a pop-up food and drink event at Halifax Borough Market, showcasing local organisations and allowing people to experience a taste of what Calderdale has to offer. The 2023 Calderdale Food Gathering is taking place in the historic surroundings of the Albany Arcade at Halifax Borough Market on Thursday 5… read more … about Market event celebrates food and drink in Calderdale>>
Friday 22 September 2023 marks 183 years since the death of Anne Lister, and organisations around Calderdale are taking part in a programme of events to celebrate her remarkable life and legacy. The famous diarist, landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister, was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791 and died on… read more … about Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Anne Lister>>
Work to transform Elland town centre has taken a major step forward, with Calderdale Council appointing the contractors to deliver the projects. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is being invested in the centre of Elland, supporting improvements to public spaces, the main shopping areas around Southgate and the refurbishment of… read more … about Plans for Elland take a step forward>>
People in Calderdale are invited to have their say on documents to support the delivery of two new garden communities in Calderdale. Woodhouse Garden Community in Rastrick and Thornhills Garden Community in Brighouse are a major part of delivering the Local Plan that was adopted in March 2023. Together, they have capacity to provide around… read more … about Help shape the delivery of garden communities>>
