Mytholmroyd is getting ready for the Tour de France, as a temporary feature on New Road is being removed so the race can safely travel through the town. The temporary kerbs were installed last summer near the Shoulder of Mutton public house, and the improvements have been well-received, with residents commenting on how much safer… read more … about Works taking place in Mytholmroyd>>
Motorists in Calderdale are being urged to keep a look out for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other vehicles whilst driving. Working with the West Yorkshire Safer Roads partnership a regional campaign launched on Monday 2 June 2014, with a Top Gear style commuter challenge between Bradford and Leeds during Monday morning’s rush hour. The campaign… read more … about Look out! Shared road, shared responsibility>>
Motorists in Mytholmroyd are being advised that a section of New Road in the town will be subject to evening closures for five days so that essential repairs can be carried out to the carriageway. The works, which are being managed by Amey on behalf of Calderdale Council, will take place from Monday 19… read more … about Evening closures for road improvements>>
Nearly 500 local people have helped shape plans for development in Calderdale over the next 15 years. 11 workshops took place around Calderdale in February and March 2014. Hundreds of people gave their comments and suggestions about their local community and potential need for new development. Calderdale Council is working on the Land Allocations and… read more … about Shaping our local area>>
Road users in Calderdale could soon benefit from more accurate information about works taking place on major roads in the borough. No one likes road works, but in order to carry out essential repairs, it’s sometimes necessary for utility companies to dig up our highways. This can cause disruption, particularly when works go on longer… read more … about Permit plans to cut disruption>>
Calderdale commuters could benefit from two new rail projects if plans to be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet are agreed. Plans to lobby central Government to prioritise investment in the electrification of the Calder Valley rail line will be considered by members of the Cabinet. Electrified railways are more energy efficient, produce lower emissions and… read more … about Calderdale rail proposals on track for debate>>
Calderdale Council has released its road closure information for the Tour de France early, allowing people to plan ahead and make the most of the race weekend on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July. During this weekend there will be a lot of extra traffic on the roads across Yorkshire so plan your journeys carefully…. read more … about Get ready and plan ahead for the Tour in Calderdale>>
During the bad weather, Calderdale Council teams are continuing to work tirelessly to keep communities safe. When gale force winds and heavy rain hit the borough on Wednesday 12 February, the forestry team worked flat out around the clock to help residents. The team on standby responded to over a dozen call outs across Calderdale,… read more … about Bad weather – keeping communities safe>>
It’s now less than 6 months until the Tour de France cycles through Calderdale, and it’s estimated that the race will bring around 160,000 spectators to Calderdale alone! With so many people eager to catch a glimpse of the cyclists, it’s important that Welcome to Yorkshire and Calderdale Council can manage demand on the day…. read more … about Tell us where you’re watching>>
