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>>
Nearly 70 businesses attended an event last week to find out about opportunities to help transform the Grade I listed Piece Hall and create a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. On Friday 7 March 2014, tradespeople from across Calderdale, Yorkshire and beyond met the shortlisted main contractors bidding for the contract for… read more … about Businesses flock to be part of Halifax’s future>>
The start of the construction work for the Piece Hall transformation is just around the corner, and work continues behind the scenes to put in place the management of this exciting attraction for when it reopens in 2016. The recent incorporation of the Piece Hall Trust is an important milestone for the project, as its… read more … about Trust in the Piece Hall’s future>>
Businesses are being given the opportunity to be part of the Piece Hall transformation, and to help develop a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. Do you have the skills or supplies to work on these projects to create a vibrant, world-class cultural quarter? Suppliers are invited to Heath Training Centre in Halifax… read more … about Be part of Halifax’s future>>
The Piece Hall in Halifax is closing on Friday 17 January 2014, so that works can be carried out, starting later in 2014. Although some shops have already closed or relocated, a number are still trading and open for business. Please see relocation details for businesses on the Piece Hall website. The Grade 1 Listed Piece… read more … about Next steps for the Piece Hall>>
Soak up the wonderful heritage, enjoy the magical festive lights and discover unique gifts at the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax this Christmas. The Piece Hall is open for business throughout the festive period, before closing on 17 January 2014 so that works can be carried out to transform the building into a… read more … about Open for business>>
