Residents, community organisations and local partners in north Halifax are being invited to apply for roles in a new neighbourhood group, to help shape the future of the area and guide significant investment. Mixenden and parts of Illingworth have been included in the Government’s new Pride in Place(external link) programme, meaning the area will receive… read more … about Get involved in shaping the future of communities in north Halifax>>
It’s now 125 years since the Victoria Theatre in Halifax first opened its doors. To honour this historic milestone, the Council is pulling back the curtain on a year-long celebration of the venue’s rich Victorian heritage and its vibrant future. Since February 1901, the Victoria Theatre has been the beating heart of Calderdale’s cultural scene…. read more … about Going behind the curtain to celebrate 125 years at the Victoria Theatre>>
Calderdale Council’s ambitious project to transform travel in and around Halifax is moving forward. Construction work at the top of town (western side) is nearly complete, with work around the bottom of town (eastern section) following later this spring. The Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded… read more … about Next Chapter for A629 works in Halifax>>
The future of travel in Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet, as members consider two new documents to guide decision-making and investment in transport at a local and regional level. As the strategic transport authority for the region, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority must develop and regularly… read more … about Shaping the future of travel in Calderdale and beyond>>
The next steps in the £2.56million Active Todmorden project are taking shape, with work beginning soon on improving part of the National Cycle Network Route 66, known locally as ‘Tipside’. The Active Todmorden project is one part of the £17.5million Todmorden Town Deal regeneration programme, which is funded by the UK Government and is being… read more … about Active Todmorden project gets moving>>
News release issued on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Calderdale Council People, businesses and developers across Calderdale and West Yorkshire are being asked for their views on how the regional proposed Mass Transit system would best support economic growth and development across West Yorkshire. Calderdale is one of the five West… read more … about Region-wide consultation asks how best to maximise benefits of Mass Transit system>>
The Anne Lister Festival is back for 2026, celebrating the life and legacy of the famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, in her birthplace of Halifax. Anne Lister was born on 3 April 1791 and died on 22 September 1840. Her relatively short life was eventful and unconventional, and her fascinating diaries of… read more … about Festival returns to celebrate the life and legacy of Anne Lister>>
Following completion of Mixenden Community Hub in early 2025 and the opening of the brand new library and community garden there, the North Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN) has moved into the purpose-built space and is fully operational. This offers a unique opportunity to provide enhanced healthcare services at the heart of Mixenden in a… read more … about Enhanced healthcare services to add to transformative impact of Mixenden Community Hub in North Halifax>>
People in Mixenden and Illingworth can soon put their names forward to be part of a new Neighbourhood Board, to decide how the £20 million Pride in Place grant will be invested to create an even more thriving area. This is the next major step forward for the Pride in Place(external link) programme. It comes after the… read more … about Community to shape £20m investment in North Halifax>>
