Plans have been revealed for new, improved playground facilities near the lower site of Ash Green Community Primary School in Mixenden, Halifax, and local people are being asked to share their thoughts. The existing play area on Sunnybank Road in Mixenden is due to be upgraded with proposals for new equipment including swings, slides, climbing… read more … about Funding of over £100,000 set to transform play facilities in Mixenden>>
A bus station in West Yorkshire has won a prestigious award at a ceremony in Leeds. Halifax Bus Station was one of three West Yorkshire schemes shortlisted for the Chartered Institute for Highways and Transportation Awards, Yorkshire & the Humber 2023. The facility, which boasts a state of the art “green roof”, won in the… read more … about Halifax Bus Station recognised with green award>>
Plans for a new, revitalised market at the heart of Brighouse have moved forward as part of the £19.1 million investment in the town centre. Following the three-week engagement process in the summer by Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board, the design of the distinctive new market building has been finalised, a planning… read more … about Milestone for Brighouse Town Deal as plans progress for new market>>
Think you know Halifax? An event at the Borough Market will showcase how the town is being transformed thanks to unprecedented investment. It’s a chance for local people to see how their experience of Halifax will be changing for the better, and to get involved in the conversation about its vibrant and sustainable future. At… read more … about Event invites people to share ambitions for Halifax town centre>>
A transformed market area and a new community hub in Elland are moving a step closer, as part of the £6 million transformation of the town centre. Calderdale Council is investing in a thriving future for Elland through the Future High Streets Fund. This will improve public spaces and the main shopping areas, and provide… read more … about Elland transformation takes shape>>
Construction of the new Halifax Bus Station has reached a major milestone, with some bus services, a new travel centre and accessible toilet facilities opening to passengers from Sunday 1 October 2023. This is an exciting step forward for the £20.5 million investment into Halifax town centre. Ten of the new station’s 19 bus stands… read more … about Major step forward for Halifax Bus Station as work continues on £20.5 million new facility>>
A major planting scheme will soon get underway in Halifax as part of the A629 Calder and Hebble phase 1b project. Over 100 semi-mature trees will be planted on site and an additional 250 trees will be planted nearby, together with a new wildflower meadow. A native scrub and willow habitat will be created between… read more … about New home for nature on the A629>>
The transformation of the historic Halifax Borough Market has moved a step closer, after the multi-million-pound revitalisation project reached significant milestones. Calderdale Council is investing nearly £4.5 million into a thriving future for the market hall as a focal point for shopping, business and leisure in Halifax, after it successfully secured £11.7 million from the… read more … about Securing a thriving future for historic Halifax Borough Market>>
As The Piece Hall continues to help Calderdale and its communities thrive, and in the runup to the borough’s Year of Culture 2024, the Council is continuing to invest in this unique destination for the next two years. To sustain The Piece Hall’s wide-reaching activity programme and major contribution to culture and the economy, in… read more … about Supporting The Piece Hall as a key cultural destination>>
