Category Archives: Towns

The latest plans to improve transport links for Elland, including updates on the planned new rail station and new walking and cycling routes, will be available to view at an upcoming information event in the town. The new rail station for Elland is being delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Calderdale… read more … about Find out more about plans for Elland Rail Station and improved access routes>>

Image of how the new Elland station could look

A new hybrid pitch at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, built to FIFA standards, is now ready for kick-off. The mix of grass and synthetic material provides a high-quality surface, safeguarding the ongoing playing of football and rugby league at the stadium. Work to upgrade the pitch saw the old surface fully removed, and the… read more … about New Shay Stadium pitch to kick off season in style>>

New Shay pitch from above the ground showing the stands and pitch

Todmorden Library is fully reopening, with a special event to mark the occasion and celebrate the Victorian history of the building. The current library building in Todmorden opened in 1897, constructed by Todmorden Industrial and Co-operative Society.  A huge celebration took place in the town for its opening. The town’s library has remained at this… read more … about Celebrating Todmorden Library’s fascinating heritage and thriving future>>

Todmorden Library building

Completion of the first project in the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal transformation has been marked by a special visit to the town by Government officials. The end of work to improve the environmental performance of Grade II listed Fielden Hall is a major milestone in the UK Government funded Todmorden Town Deal – the… read more … about Todmorden tour marks milestone moment in town’s transformation>>

Group of people looking up at camera, celebrating work in Todmorden

Over £2.5million of funding has been secured to support improvements to popular walking and cycling routes in Calderdale, including work along the canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot. Calderdale Council has been successful in its bid for funding to support improvements to active travel routes in the borough. The funding received is part of the fifth… read more … about Funding boost for canal improvement work>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

People living, working, studying or visiting Calderdale are being asked to share their feedback on their regular journeys, how and why they travel and what the future of travel should look like in the borough. Calderdale Council is developing a new borough-wide transport strategy to plan for the future of travel in the borough and… read more … about Have your say to shape the future of travel in Calderdale>>

Graphic showing a town with people travelling in different ways with the text 'Help shape the future of transport in Calderdale!'

Calderdale Council’s strong commitment to making life in the borough better for everyone, is being highlighted as part of the annual corporate performance report. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 30 June 2025, Councillors will discuss the annual report which contains a summary of the Council’s performance between April 2024 to the end of March… read more … about Delivering for Calderdale>>

Cllr Scullion smiling outside the Town Hall

Halifax is once again flying the Purple Flag, as the town has been awarded the prestigious accreditation for the fifteenth year running. Purple Flag is the gold standard for town centres, like Green Flag for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. The award scheme recognises excellence in the management of the evening and nighttime economy…. read more … about Fifteen years flying the Purple Flag>>

Above Halifax

Investment and growth opportunities in Calderdale are being highlighted on the national stage, as Calderdale Council attends the UK’s Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event (20-22 May 2025) being held in Leeds,  is a three-day networking event, exhibition, and conference. It brings together over 16,000 professionals from national and local government,… read more … about Investment conference to showcase growth opportunities in Calderdale>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall