Category Archives: Towns

Work is progressing as part of a major road improvement programme which is set to improve journey times, reduce congestion and support active travel. The A646/A6033 Corridor Improvement Programme stretches from Todmorden to Skircoat Moor, near Halifax and is being delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It aims to address long-standing issues… read more … about Transforming travel around Hebden Bridge>>

Hebden Bridge

Work to transform Elland town centre is progressing, with local feedback being used to develop revised plans for the Southgate area of the town and the Coronation Street car park. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is set to transform the centre of Elland, through improvements to public spaces and the… read more … about Council reveals new plans for Elland town centre following local feedback>>

Visual showing preferred option for Southgate, Elland

Brighouse residents and businesses are being invited to discover and discuss the latest designs for the future of the town as work continues on the Town Deal which will see £19.1 million of investment over the next three years. The Brighouse Deal aims to transform the town centre, making it a more attractive place to… read more … about Brighouse’s £19.1 million Town Deal investment – Discover and discuss the latest plans>>

Brighouse view

The incredible legacy of Anne Lister has inspired a series of performances which are taking place as part of the Anne Lister Birthday Festival. The famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791. To celebrate the anniversary of her birth, Calderdale Council is supporting a… read more … about Anne Lister’s story inspires new performance works>>

College students learn about Anne Lister

The first 20 new-build homes in the ground-breaking Beech Hill regeneration scheme are nearing completion. A partnership of organisations, including Calderdale Council, Together Housing and Esh Construction, are working with the local community to transform the Beech Hill area of Halifax, supporting thriving towns and places. This involves building 106 new affordable homes and refurbishing… read more … about First new homes at Beech Hill near completion>>

A major new state-of-the-art skills hub is set to be established in Brighouse, supporting high-tech manufacturing and creating opportunities for local people and businesses. The Industry 4.0 Skills Hub is supported by Calderdale Council as part of the Brighouse Deal, with approximately £650,000 of Town Deal funding being invested in the project. Industry 4.0 is… read more … about New facility sparks industrial evolution in Brighouse>>

Industry 4.0 Skills Hub in Brighouse

The latest plans to improve options for walking and cycling journeys in north and west Halifax are now available, with updates to the proposals shaped by local people following public consultation. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is working on two Improved Streets for People projects, which focus on a number… read more … about Drop-in sessions present latest proposals to improve walking and cycling in north and west Halifax>>

Proposals for Nursery Lane roundabout

A major project contributing to the regeneration of North Halifax has reached a key milestone, with the construction contractor being announced for the Mixenden Community Hub scheme. Following a thorough tender process, Calderdale Council has appointed Code Building Solutions to build the Hub.   This project is part of the wider Strategic Plan for North Halifax,… read more … about Mixenden Hub takes further step forward>>

Mixenden Community Hub site

Halifax is again flying the Purple Flag, as the town has been awarded the prestigious accreditation for the thirteenth 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 night time economy…. read more … about Halifax flies the Purple Flag for a great night out>>