Tourism in Calderdale generated over £271 million for the local economy in 2013, an increase of £23 million from 2010, according to a new report published by Calderdale Council. It’s just one of the findings within Calderdale Council’s new Visitor Economy Strategy 2015-2018, which will be discussed by the Cabinet on Monday 10 August 2015…. read more … about Visitors flock to Pretty Gritty Calderdale>>
Halifax schoolchildren enjoyed a visit to the historic Piece Hall to see how progress is being made on the major heritage regeneration project. Contractor GRAHAM Construction and Calderdale Council invited students from Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College as the first of six scheduled school visits. Nine youngsters and three staff from the school were… read more … about A Piece of history for Halifax students>>
Work on the transformation of the Piece Hall in Halifax is being done particularly carefully after a species of bat was found in the historic building. The Transformation Project works are funded by Calderdale Council and a major award from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Grade I listed building is being refurbished and conserved, creating… read more … about Piece Hall bats make themselves at home>>
Fascinating behind-the-scenes footage of the historic Piece Hall being transformed and the new Central Library and Archive being built will be available for generations to come, as budding young photographers and film makers embark on a new project to document the changes to the sites as conservation and construction work progresses. Local film and photography… read more … about Students snap a piece of history>>
7.30pm Tuesday 5th May 2015 Heritage Quay, Central Services Building, University of Huddersfield Members and guests of Huddersfield Civic Society are invited to attend a talk about the transformation of one of England’s most significant buildings – the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax. Currently closed until Summer 2016 the Piece Hall… read more … about The Piece Hall Transformation Project and Piece Hall Trust>>
An exciting opportunity to invest in Halifax town centre has arisen as plans for the Northgate House and Central Library and Archive site take a major step forward. Calderdale Council has received a funding boost from the Leeds City Region to put towards the demolition of the two buildings, which are located next to each… read more … about Next steps for Northgate House and Halifax Central Library>>
Work to transform the historic Piece Hall into a thriving visitor attraction has been given a major funding boost. The Piece Hall Trust is delighted to announce that the Garfield Weston Foundation has made a significant contribution of £250,000 towards the transformation project. Garfield Weston is a family-funded, grant-making trust which has been supporting UK… read more … about New year, new funds for Piece Hall>>
Work is well underway to transform the historic Piece Hall and create a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax town centre. As part of this work, diggers and other heavy vehicles are accessing the site from Square Road. To keep pedestrians safe, part of the footpath alongside Square Church on Square Road has… read more … about Take extra care while work underway>>
Halifax is a step closer to being a world-class cultural destination following the appointment of a construction company to transform the historic Piece Hall and create a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in the town centre. Calderdale Council awarded the building contract to GRAHAM Construction after a tendering process which will ensure both the… read more … about GRAHAM gets green light for Piece Hall transformation and new library>>
