Todmorden residents are invited to have their say on updated plans for walking and cycling routes through the town. The Active Todmorden project is one of the eight projects which make up the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme, which is funded by the UK Government and overseen by Todmorden Town Board. Calderdale Council is… read more … about Changes afoot for Active Todmorden project>>
Progress to deliver a new rail station in Elland has taken a major step forward after a contractor was appointed for the final stage of development work. Surveys will take place on site over the coming months to develop the detailed design of the project. A full business case will follow, allowing the project to… read more … about Elland Rail Station project takes another step forward>>
A plan to eradicate all road deaths and serious injuries across the region by 2040 has officially launched. The West Yorkshire Vision Zero Strategy is an innovative development in how road safety will be improved and lives saved. It will focus on the safe system approach – safe roads, behaviours, speeds, vehicles and an effective… read more … about Plan to stop road deaths and serious injuries in West Yorkshire launched>>
A free shuttle bus, currently in operation in Halifax town centre and the west of the town, has expanded its route to better support access whilst improvement works are taking place. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is funded by UK Government through the… read more … about Free shuttle bus supports town centre access>>
Work is due to begin on a new town square for Sowerby Bridge, providing a flexible and welcoming space, with improved facilities for pedestrians. The new Sowerby Bridge Square will be built on the site of the old market building and will include landscaping, with tree planting and rain gardens. The area will be welcoming… read more … about Starting work on new community space for Sowerby Bridge>>
The new Halifax Bus Station was officially opened by the Mayor of West Yorkshire at a ceremony this morning (Friday 26th July). The bus station is the latest infrastructure project to be delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Calderdale Council, following Mayor Tracy Brabin’s pledge to “deliver, deliver, deliver” for the… read more … about Mayor of West Yorkshire officially opens new Halifax bus station>>
The new Halifax Bus Station will make it easier for people to travel by bus in Calderdale and beyond when it opens in full later this month. All 19 of the station’s bus stands will be ready from Sunday 21 July, with services which ran from stops in the town centre moving to the new… read more … about Halifax Bus Station to open in full later this month>>
Residents, businesses and road users in Calderdale are being asked to have their say on plans to increase the Council’s enforcement powers, supporting safer roads for all. Moving traffic offences in Calderdale are currently enforced by West Yorkshire Police, but Calderdale Council is planning to apply for new powers from the Department of Transport to… read more … about Have your say on plans for new enforcement powers>>
Improved road layouts, better facilities for walking and cycling and enhanced public transport connectivity will help transform Halifax town centre, with local people invited to have their say on the latest designs. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre scheme, an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the West… read more … about Shaping future travel in and around Halifax>>
