Calderdale Council is working with local school children to help raise awareness of the impacts of inconsiderate parking. The Pavements are for People campaign highlights the problems caused by motorists parking on pavements – an issue that is of particular concern around schools in the borough. Pedestrians are put at risk when people park their… read more … about Schoolchildren remind motorists that ‘Pavements are for People’>>
Calderdale Council is reviewing parking across the borough, ensuring the right parking is provided in the right place, considering the requirements of individual towns in the borough. As part of the Council’s agreed Parking Strategy, work is taking place to develop individual Parking Area Plans for each of the six towns in Calderdale – Brighouse,… read more … about Supporting the right parking in the right place>>
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>>
Plans to transform travel and public spaces in and around Halifax town centre are moving forward, with Calderdale Council appointing the construction contractor to carry out the works. The A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre scheme is an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund…. read more … about Contractor appointed for major Halifax town centre improvements>>
Work is progressing as part of a major road improvement programme which is set to improve journey times, reduce congestion and support active travel. The A646/A6033 Corridor Improvement Programme stretches from Todmorden to Skircoat Moor, near Halifax and is being delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It aims to address long-standing issues… read more … about Transforming travel around Hebden Bridge>>
Calderdale Council is proposing changes to its parking charges across the borough, considering a number of factors to ensure it provides the right parking in the right place. A review of charges takes place every two years in Calderdale, to ensure the Council’s approach to both on-street and off-street parking is appropriate and continues to… read more … about Supporting the right parking in the right place>>
Work to transform Elland town centre is progressing, with local feedback being used to develop revised plans for the Southgate area of the town and the Coronation Street car park. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is set to transform the centre of Elland, through improvements to public spaces and the… read more … about Council reveals new plans for Elland town centre following local feedback>>
A new policy to ensure that car parking in Calderdale meets the needs of all users and supports the Council’s priorities is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Having the right amount of parking in the right locations and at the right price is important to help the local economy thrive. The parking strategy being… read more … about Managing parking in Calderdale>>
Shoppers in Calderdale will be able to park for free on Saturdays in selected car parks across the borough in the run up to Christmas. On Saturdays throughout December, parking will be free in the following car parks: Halifax – High Street and Mulcture Hall Road Brighouse – Parsonage Lane Elland – Timber Street Sowerby… read more … about Free festive parking in Calderdale>>
