Category Archives: Next Chapter

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>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Transport

In a major milestone for Halifax’s brand new leisure centre for everyone, work is now underway on site at North Bridge to prepare for construction. At the same time, the detailed design stage – the final step before the building phase starts – is progressing well, ensuring every detail for the new centre is meticulously… read more … about New leisure centre for Halifax takes big leap forward>>

Work to breathe new life into Todmorden Town Hall is progressing well, with the completion of the first improvements at the iconic building. As part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme of investment, led by Todmorden Town Deal Board, Calderdale Council is delivering improvements to the Town Hall, making it more accessible, welcoming, flexible and… read more … about Investing in a thriving future for Todmorden Town Hall>>

Todmorden Town Hall

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>>

Image of how the new Elland station could look

Completion of the first project in the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal transformation has been marked by a special visit to the town by Government officials. The end of work to improve the environmental performance of Grade II listed Fielden Hall is a major milestone in the UK Government funded Todmorden Town Deal – the… read more … about Todmorden tour marks milestone moment in town’s transformation>>

Group of people looking up at camera, celebrating work in Todmorden

Ambitious plans to make it more pleasant to walk, wheel and cycle around Todmorden have now been revealed. The £2.56million Active Todmorden project aims to create healthier communities by enabling everyone to walk, wheel or cycle for everyday journeys and improving access to the town’s attractions, whilst maintaining a welcoming and attractive area. This is… read more … about Step forward for Active Todmorden plans>>

Illustration showing Mr Beans cafe in Todmorden

The project to build the new leisure centre for Halifax town centre is moving forward, as Calderdale Council has appointed a contractor to focus on the final designs, costings and programme ahead of construction. The Council is delivering the new leisure centre in a central location, at North Bridge in Halifax. The project has been… read more … about Final design stage for Halifax Leisure Centre>>

Paul Ellenor (Regional Director for Yorkshire & North East - Tilbury Douglas), Cllr Jane Scullion (Leader - Calderdale Council) and Shaun Pearson (Regional Operations Director - Tilbury Douglas) at Halifax Town Hall

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>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

The transformation of Halifax Borough Market continues to progress, with the completion of work in the Albany Arcade area the latest milestone for the project. The Grade II* listed Halifax Borough Market is being transformed, with £4.5 million from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund being used to update the Victorian market, helping to secure… read more … about Milestone moment in market transformation>>

Albany Arcade improvements with pop up stalls