Category Archives: Regeneration

A new co-produced strategy, setting out a shared commitment to the north Halifax area over the next 10 years, is being considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The communities of north Halifax are on the outskirts of the town, including the villages of Ovenden, Illingworth and Mixenden. These communities benefit from many special qualities, including distinct… read more … about A shared commitment to north Halifax>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

The restoration of the bandstand and transformation of the bowling pavilion in Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park has taken a step forward as Town Deal partner, Todmorden Town Council, opens an Invitation to Tender for contractors to deliver work on the Bandstand and Bowling Pavilion. The re-development of the bowling pavilion and renovation of the bandstand… read more … about Todmorden Town Deal’s exciting improvements to Centre Vale Park progress to Invitation to Tender>>

Group gathered in front of Todmorden bowling pavilion

A special business breakfast event, held in Todmorden, offered local businesses and tradespeople the chance to find out more about growth opportunities in the town, including those associated with the multi-million-pound Town Deal projects. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the Todmorden Town Deal Board and Todmorden Learning Centre, hosted the Todmorden Business Breakfast, which provided… read more … about Business breakfast serves up local opportunities>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney welcome speech a the Todmorden Business Breakfast

Plans are progressing to create a vibrant new public space in the heart of Todmorden, where people will be able to spend time, gather and take part in events, festivals and specialist markets. Calderdale Council is investing around £3.5 million to transform Bramsche Square in the town centre, to create a welcoming, attractive and flexible… read more … about Designs for vibrant Todmorden town square revealed in new images>>

Work is underway to upgrade the complex junctions around the King Cross area of Halifax, using funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund. Approximately £500k has been secured to fund valuable investment on the following road junctions at King Cross: A58/A646/Warley Road/King Cross Road; A58/Queens Road; A58/Haugh Shaw Road (Tesco) and… read more … about Upgrades to King Cross junction>>

Green light

Construction hoardings at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, have now been removed, revealing how work is progressing to transform future visits to the venue. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of the top live performing arts venues in the region. Funding from the Government’s Future High… read more … about Improved access takes centre stage in theatre work>>

Victoria Theatre, Halifax

The £6 million transformation of Elland town centre is now complete, ensuring it remains a thriving, safe and enjoyable place to spend time. The completion of work at Southgate was the final step in this ambitious project, which was made possible with over £6 million of funding from the UK Government’s Future High Streets Fund…. read more … about Elland transformation marks next chapter for historic market town>>

Brighouse Open Market will move to a new, temporary home this autumn so work can begin on the rebuild of their permanent home on the canalside as part of the £19.1 million Town Deal transformation. As part of the UK Government-funded Town Deal, Calderdale Council is working with the Brighouse Town Deal Board to deliver… read more … about On the move – Brighouse’s market prepares for temporary home>>

A free shuttle bus, currently in operation in Halifax town centre and the west of the town, has expanded its route to better support access whilst improvement works are taking place. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is funded by UK Government through the… read more … about Free shuttle bus supports town centre access>>

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