A month on from this year’s Anne Lister Birthday Festival, Calderdale Council is reflecting on the festival’s success and its part in the borough’s Year of Culture. The Anne Lister Birthday Festival took place from 29 March to the 6 April, celebrating what would have been the 234th birthday of Halifax’s famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer,… read more … about Anne Lister Birthday Festival welcomes the world to Culturedale>>
Plans to refurbish the Riverside Centre in Todmorden will no longer progress as part of the Town Deal investment programme. The proposed Riverside Centre improvement scheme, led by Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR), was one of eight projects making up the £17.5 million UK Government-funded Todmorden Town Deal programme. The Town Deal provides investment to… read more … about Todmorden Town Deal project update>>
A time capsule discovered during construction work in Halifax town centre is going on display at the Piece Hall Visitor Centre in the town. The time capsule from 1998 was found by contractors Galliford Try during works on the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is being delivered by Calderdale Council. Originally buried… read more … about Time capsule from 1998 to go on display at The Piece Hall>>
Grand plans for Todmorden Town Hall are becoming a reality, with a contractor appointed and work beginning on planned improvements to ensure the impressive venue has a thriving future. As part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme of investment, Calderdale Council is delivering improvements to the Town Hall, making it more accessible, welcoming,… read more … about Grand plans for a thriving future>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor of West Yorkshire A multi-million-pound project to improve walking, wheeling and cycling facilities in West Yorkshire is taking a major step forward. The new £5.1 million West Yorkshire Places scheme includes proposals such as new street crossings and lighting, improved green spaces and traffic calming measures…. read more … about New £5.1 million proposals to improve active travel across West Yorkshire>>
Following completion of the construction of a vibrant new community facility for Mixenden in January 2025, a new library is the first unit to open. The new library at Mixenden Community Hub opened its doors and welcomed its first visitors on Thursday 6 March 2025 – World Book Day. Calderdale Council celebrated the opening, and… read more … about New chapter for Mixenden>>
The latest proposals for improvements to the eastern side of Halifax town centre are now available, showing how travel around this part of town will be transformed. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus… read more … about Have your say on proposals for the east of Halifax>>
Over 70 events and activities are taking place across Halifax to celebrate the birthday of one of the town’s most famous residents. The famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791. To celebrate what would have been Anne’s 234th birthday, Calderdale Council is supporting a… read more … about Celebrating Anne Lister’s life and legacy>>
A time capsule, buried by Calderdale Council in partnership with local schools in 1998, has been discovered by contractors Galliford Try whilst completing regeneration works at Bull Green in Halifax town centre. The capsule contained photos of the Bull Green roundabout and area from 1998, along with letters, stories and small toys from local school… read more … about Uncovering a snapshot in time>>
