The new, improved Hebden Bridge market opens on Thursday 13 April in its new location of Lees Yard on the edge of St George’s Square. Local residents and businesses have had a long-standing aspiration to see the market move from its current location on the Valley Road car park to this new site. Work has… read more … about A new start for Hebden Bridge market>>
Calderdale Council is about to launch a transformation programme for its various markets, by investing over £500k in roof repairs at Todmorden Market Hall and Halifax Borough Market. The roofs of both markets are in varying states of disrepair. Work will start first at Halifax Borough Market, from Monday 3 April and is scheduled to last… read more … about Making markets fit for the future>>
The historic sets of gates at Halifax Borough Market are getting a makeover – carefully being restored to their former glory. The eight sets of gates used to secure the market are all original meaning they’re over 120 years old. Unfortunately, not only are the gates showing their age, they’re becoming more difficult to move,… read more … about Historic gates to be restored>>
Work is due to start later this month on the long anticipated relocation of Hebden Bridge market. Hebden Bridge market currently runs twice a week on the Valley Road car park. Local residents and businesses have had a long-standing aspiration to see it move from this location. In response, Calderdale Council is now ready to create… read more … about Market makes its move>>
Do you love your local market? If so, vote for your favourite in the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) awards. The NABMA awards are among the most respected and highest accolades for markets in the country. Voting is now open in the Britain’s Favourite Market category, with people invited to cast their vote… read more … about Cast your vote for your favourite market>>
2016 has been an eventful year for Calderdale markets. The Council’s Markets Team recently won the prestigious National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) Team of the Year award, and when you look at the year’s achievements and the events still to come, it’s easy to see why. The year didn’t get off to the… read more … about Markets make their mark in 2016>>
Calderdale shoppers are invited to discover the benefits of shopping locally during Love Your Local Market fortnight. From Tuesday 17 to Tuesday 31 May, Calderdale markets will be joining more than 1200 other markets across the UK and Europe to celebrate Love Your Local Market fortnight. Now in its fifth year, the fortnight aims to… read more … about Love Your Local Market>>
An £80,000 fund to improve and maintain stalls, cleaning equipment and recycling in Calderdale markets has been recommended by the Council’s Economy and Investment Panel. The funding would allow the Council to modernise its market service, reduce running costs and ensure that people can enjoy the much-loved local markets for years to come. Repair work… read more … about Proposed funding boost for Calderdale markets>>
Hebden Bridge Market has been crowned one of Britain’s best markets in a prestigious national competition. The popular market has been namedBest Small Outdoor Market in the Great British Market Awards run by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA). Cllr Barry Collins, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, said: “This… read more … about Hebden Bridge Market is one of Britain’s best>>
