Category Archives: Partnership work

The future of travel in Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet, as members consider two new documents to guide decision-making and investment in transport at a local and regional level. As the strategic transport authority for the region, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority must develop and regularly… read more … about Shaping the future of travel in Calderdale and beyond>>

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

The next steps in the £2.56million Active Todmorden project are taking shape, with work beginning soon on improving part of the National Cycle Network Route 66, known locally as ‘Tipside’. The Active Todmorden project is one part of the £17.5million Todmorden Town Deal regeneration programme, which is funded by the UK Government and is being… read more … about Active Todmorden project gets moving>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

News release issued on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Calderdale Council People, businesses and developers across Calderdale and West Yorkshire are being asked for their views on how the regional  proposed Mass Transit system would best support economic growth and development across West Yorkshire. Calderdale is one of the five West… read more … about Region-wide consultation asks how best to maximise benefits of Mass Transit system>>

Image showing older person and child on a bus with text How could Mass Transit support regeneration and growth in West Yorkshire?

Following completion of Mixenden Community Hub in early 2025 and the opening of the brand new library and community garden there, the North Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN) has moved into the purpose-built space and is fully operational. This offers a unique opportunity to provide enhanced healthcare services at the heart of Mixenden in a… read more … about Enhanced healthcare services to add to transformative impact of Mixenden Community Hub in North Halifax>>

Mixenden Hub building

Construction of Brighouse’s new market is now complete, and traders old and new are preparing to move to their permanent home, after Calderdale Council’s project team handed the keys over to the markets service. The new market is a key part of the Brighouse Town Deal, which is investing £19.1 million from the UK Government… read more … about Work completed on Brighouse’s new market>>

Group of people stood outside the new Brighouse Market

Calderdale Council’s ambitious project to transform travel in and around Halifax has reached an important milestone, with upgrades to the junction and area at Bull Green. The Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund. Construction is split… read more … about Bull Green upgrades latest milestone for Halifax transformation>>

Aerial image showing work at Bull Green area of Halifax

The days may be getting shorter, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and about in the Calderdale countryside, with new guides featuring inspiring routes for all abilities, across the borough. Calderdale boasts an extensive network of rights of way, with around two thousand footpaths, bridleways and other routes, totalling around 850… read more … about A Calderdale Way for all>>

Calderdale Way

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