Build-to-rent developer Placefirst has completed a 122-home scheme in Halifax’s town centre. The £21m scheme dubbed ‘Bolt Works’ is built on the site of a former multi-storey car park at Cow Green. The project is Placefirst’s most sustainable development to date, with PV panels and heat pumps used throughout. Build-to-rent (BTR) developer Placefirst has completed… read more … about Placefirst completes £21m build-to-rent scheme in central Halifax>>
Investment and growth opportunities in Calderdale are being highlighted on the national stage, as Calderdale Council attends the UK’s Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event (20-22 May 2025) being held in Leeds, is a three-day networking event, exhibition, and conference. It brings together over 16,000 professionals from national and local government,… read more … about Investment conference to showcase growth opportunities in Calderdale>>
Buildings across Calderdale are set to benefit from major energy improvement works, using grant funding of over £5million. Calderdale Council has secured funding of £5.1million from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to replace fossil fuel gas heating systems in four Council-owned buildings, with low carbon heat pumps. Inefficient heating systems will be replaced by air… read more … about Reducing carbon and costs in Council buildings>>
Calderdale schools are set to benefit from funding to support safer, active journeys for pupils, parents and staff. Calderdale Council has secured £900,000 from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of Active Travel England funding to improve routes and access to schools. Five schools across the borough will benefit from the funding, which will… read more … about Funding supports better access to Calderdale schools>>
Plans to refurbish the Riverside Centre in Todmorden will no longer progress as part of the Town Deal investment programme. The proposed Riverside Centre improvement scheme, led by Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR), was one of eight projects making up the £17.5 million UK Government-funded Todmorden Town Deal programme. The Town Deal provides investment to… read more … about Todmorden Town Deal project update>>
Grand plans for Todmorden Town Hall are becoming a reality, with a contractor appointed and work beginning on planned improvements to ensure the impressive venue has a thriving future. As part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme of investment, Calderdale Council is delivering improvements to the Town Hall, making it more accessible, welcoming,… read more … about Grand plans for a thriving future>>
Following completion of the construction of a vibrant new community facility for Mixenden in January 2025, a new library is the first unit to open. The new library at Mixenden Community Hub opened its doors and welcomed its first visitors on Thursday 6 March 2025 – World Book Day. Calderdale Council celebrated the opening, and… read more … about New chapter for Mixenden>>
A time capsule, buried by Calderdale Council in partnership with local schools in 1998, has been discovered by contractors Galliford Try whilst completing regeneration works at Bull Green in Halifax town centre. The capsule contained photos of the Bull Green roundabout and area from 1998, along with letters, stories and small toys from local school… read more … about Uncovering a snapshot in time>>
Plans to improve walking and cycling access around Elland and West Vale, including to the planned new Elland Rail Station, are moving forward with the appointment of the contractor to finalise the detailed designs for the project. The new rail station for Elland is being delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with… read more … about Step forward for project to improve routes around Elland and support development of new rail station>>
