The next phase of improvement works on the A629 between Halifax and Huddersfield has moved a step closer, with the submission of the planning application for the Calder and Hebble junction. The A629 is a key route through the borough, and the planned major upgrade will reduce journey times, relieve congestion and improve pedestrian and cycling… read more … about Next step for A629 improvements>>
Three people have been fined for misusing blue badge permits. Calderdale Council prosecuted three people last month for separate offences of illegally displaying a blue badge permit. All were found guilty (two found guilty in absence) and the court issued fines and costs, totalling over £1000. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhood Services,… read more … about Fines for blue badge misuse>>
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for freezing rain across the region for Saturday 15 December. This is in addition to the existing yellow warning for snow/ ice issued yesterday. In response, the Council’s winter service is on full, 24 hour standby, working throughout the borough to keep the local road network moving…. read more … about Preparing for bad weather>>
Calderdale Council, along with neighbouring authorities, is asking for people’s opinions on two proposed new policies which relate to the private hire and taxi trades. This time of year, people may be using taxis more often than usual and hackney carriage and private hire drivers have an important role to play in making sure people… read more … about Have your say on taxi policies>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating the completion of highway improvements between Salterhebble Hill and Shaw Hill – the first project being delivered as part of the £120m A629 improvement programme, funded by the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund. Final milestones have been reached with the seeding of the innovative ‘living wall’ alongside Salterhebble Hill, the reopening of… read more … about A629 Salterhebble to Shaw Hill project complete!>>
A programme of work to help inform major transport schemes in Calderdale is being considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Councillors will look at options for the development of a ‘multi-modal transport model’. This is a complex transportation project which would look at the current use and performance of the transport network in the borough, assessing… read more … about Supporting the delivery of major transport projects>>
The A629 Salterhebble to Shaw Hill transport scheme is entering its final stages with the recent completion of work at Dryclough Lane. Final resurfacing work took place on Dryclough Lane last week and the road has now reopened to traffic. Major access improvements and junction remodeling at Dryclough Lane have helped to deliver improved and… read more … about Moving forward with A629 scheme>>
A well-used bridge in Todmorden has been improved for the local community and visitors, after a £20,000 project was completed nearly a year ahead of schedule. The Todmorden Town Board identified the need to spruce up the Golden Lion road bridge, and funded the project. Calderdale Council, in partnership with national waterways and wellbeing charity… read more … about Bridge improved for community ahead of schedule>>
Calderdale Council’s plans to keep the borough safe and moving this winter, and proposals for improved salt storage from next winter, will be discussed at the Cabinet meeting on Monday 1 October 2018. Cllr Susan Press, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhood Services, said: “We always start planning for winter well in advance… read more … about Getting ready for winter>>
