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>>
Feedback from local people and organisations is being used to help shape a series of planned improvements stretching from Halifax town centre to communities in the north of the town. The A629 north project is focused on improvements between Orange Street roundabout in the town centre, to Ogden in north Halifax, including Lee Mount, Ovenden… read more … about Feedback helps shape plans to improve travel in and around north Halifax>>
Key infrastructure improvements in south east Calderdale are being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet at the meeting on Monday 11 March 2024. In line with the Council’s priority for thriving towns and places, the Cabinet will consider two reports relating to south east Calderdale, which aim to support economic growth, bring opportunities for local people… read more … about Progressing plans for south east Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is proposing updates to its policy on free travel between home and school for eligible children and young people. The Council offers free home to school transport as part of its legal duty and its priority to reduce inequalities, supporting families who need it most. Some children and young people need extra help… read more … about Help with home to school transport>>
