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The new Halifax Bus Station has been declared Transport Project of the Year in a prestigious national awards ceremony. The facility came out on top against six others shortlisted in the same category at the British Construction Industry Awards last week. The £20 million project, which fully opened in July this year, was praised by… read more … about Halifax Bus Station wins national award>>

Halifax bus station opening. Gathering of people celebrating with the Mayor of West Yorkshire in centre.

Residents in Mixenden enjoyed a family fun day event to celebrate the reopening of the Sunny Bank Road play area and the Mixenden Urban Park. Calderdale Council is delivering improvements in the area around Ash Green Community Primary School, with funding from the Council, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Active Calderdale. This has… read more … about Fun in the sun as new and improved play facilities reopen>>

Sunny Bank play area with people enjoying the equipment

Todmorden residents are invited to have their say on updated plans for walking and cycling routes through the town. The Active Todmorden project is one of the eight projects which make up the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme, which is funded by the UK Government and overseen by Todmorden Town Board. Calderdale Council is… read more … about Changes afoot for Active Todmorden project>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

Progress to deliver a new rail station in Elland has taken a major step forward after a contractor was appointed for the final stage of development work. Surveys will take place on site over the coming months to develop the detailed design of the project. A full business case will follow, allowing the project to… read more … about Elland Rail Station project takes another step forward>>

Visual showing how new Elland station could look

A free shuttle bus, currently in operation in Halifax town centre and the west of the town, has expanded its route to better support access whilst improvement works are taking place. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is funded by UK Government through the… read more … about Free shuttle bus supports town centre access>>

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A new, impressive steel and glass canopy is the latest milestone in work to transform Halifax Borough Market. 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 in Halifax. Recent progress has included the… read more … about Market improvements taking shape>>

Halifax Borough Market with new canopy

Work is due to begin on a new town square for Sowerby Bridge, providing a flexible and welcoming space, with improved facilities for pedestrians. The new Sowerby Bridge Square will be built on the site of the old market building and will include landscaping, with tree planting and rain gardens. The area will be welcoming… read more … about Starting work on new community space for Sowerby Bridge>>

Artist's impression showing how the new Sowerby Bridge Square could look.

The next steps for the planned improvements around the A641, a key route through Brighouse, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver a series of improvements to better connect communities between Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse, and Woodhouse, and improve options for walking, wheeling, cycling… read more … about Step forward for A641 improvements>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

The new Halifax Bus Station was officially opened by the Mayor of West Yorkshire at a ceremony this morning (Friday 26th July). The bus station is the latest infrastructure project to be delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Calderdale Council, following Mayor Tracy Brabin’s pledge to “deliver, deliver, deliver” for the… read more … about Mayor of West Yorkshire officially opens new Halifax bus station>>

Halifax bus station opening. Gathering of people celebrating with the Mayor of West Yorkshire in centre.