The first 20 new-build homes in the ground-breaking Beech Hill regeneration scheme are nearing completion. A partnership of organisations, including Calderdale Council, Together Housing and Esh Construction, are working with the local community to transform the Beech Hill area of Halifax, supporting thriving towns and places. This involves building 106 new affordable homes and refurbishing… read more … about First new homes at Beech Hill near completion>>
A major new state-of-the-art skills hub is set to be established in Brighouse, supporting high-tech manufacturing and creating opportunities for local people and businesses. The Industry 4.0 Skills Hub is supported by Calderdale Council as part of the Brighouse Deal, with approximately £650,000 of Town Deal funding being invested in the project. Industry 4.0 is… read more … about New facility sparks industrial evolution in Brighouse>>
Work is due to begin on the creation of a new wetland nature reserve at Brearley Fields in Mytholmroyd. The project, which is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, will transform the former playing fields into a valuable wetland habitat and enhance naturally managed flood risk. The wetlands will feature two large ponds… read more … about Innovative wetland project to reduce flood risk and create wildlife habitats>>
The latest plans to improve options for walking and cycling journeys in north and west Halifax are now available, with updates to the proposals shaped by local people following public consultation. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is working on two Improved Streets for People projects, which focus on a number… read more … about Drop-in sessions present latest proposals to improve walking and cycling in north and west Halifax>>
Further options designed to improve public spaces in the centre of Elland are being presented at an event in the town on Saturday 18 March 2023. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is set to transform the centre of Elland, including improvements to public spaces and the addition of landscaping and… read more … about Event showcases new plans to transform the centre of Elland>>
The rebuild of a fire-damaged Calderdale school has moved a step forward after the planning application was submitted to the Council. On 1 February 2022, an arson attack at Ash Green Community Primary School in Mixenden caused a huge fire, destroying four classrooms and other areas in the upper site of the school. The extent… read more … about School rises from the ashes>>
A major project contributing to the regeneration of North Halifax has reached a key milestone, with the construction contractor being announced for the Mixenden Community Hub scheme. Following a thorough tender process, Calderdale Council has appointed Code Building Solutions to build the Hub. This project is part of the wider Strategic Plan for North Halifax,… read more … about Mixenden Hub takes further step forward>>
This national Empty Homes Week, (Monday 27 February – Sunday 5 March) Calderdale Council is highlighting the support available and the work that takes place to help bring empty properties back into use, as well as the positive impacts that can be achieved. Long-term empty homes can cause nuisance to neighbours, potentially attracting anti-social behaviour… read more … about Reducing the number of empty homes in Calderdale>>
Todmorden Town Deal Board is delighted to announce that the final three exciting projects proposed in its Town Investment Plan have now received the go ahead for investment from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, meaning the full £17.5million Town Deal programme of eight projects is fully approved for delivery. The news follows… read more … about £17.5m investment secured for Todmorden’s Town Deal programme>>
