Community spirit people are North Halifax’s greatest asset. They are:
- Friendly and look out for each other.
- Resilient to the daily challenges they face. Remaining positive and optimistic.
- Have a strong North Halifax identity and are proud of their neighbourhoods.
- They are loyal – with people and organisations who have been there for a long time.
- During the Covid pandemic local people and organisations rallied to help one another. Setting up food banks and a range of other vital support networks. This helped mitigate some of the impacts of the pandemic.
“North Halifax is a place where people feel a strong sense of pride and identity. There is a history of innovation and community-led change. This has influence on how we do things across Calderdale and communities coming together in times of need.”
Good support services
There is a large choice of support services available, and organisations work together well. The thriving local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector really understand the area. There are excellent schools in North Halifax. This is both in terms of the number of schools available and the quality of teaching.
Access to green spaces
Proximity to green spaces and the natural environment is a key feature of North Halifax to protect and celebrate. This includes parks, trails and woodlands. From well-known attractions like Ogden Water to hidden gems like this idyllic fishing pond in Mixenden (see image).
The natural beauty of the landscape and the views shouldn’t be overlooked or taken for granted.
Leadership and innovation
There is a strong voluntary and community sector in North Halifax. We have key community anchors who innovate and lead. They drive change and often influencing how we do things in Calderdale. They played a specific and vital role in Calderdale, particularly in times of crisis. This has been recognised by communities who have seen the benefits of hyperlocal services. This includes the Council’s policy to support a flourishing and sustainable voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
North Halifax growth and investment
In 2022 North Halifax was identified as a particular priority for action by Calderdale Council’s cabinet. This focus saw North Halifax prioritised for £2.8m UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Alongside Active Calderdale funding this investment is delivering improvements to local parks, buildings and community services.
The built landscape is changing already with significant investment going into a range of physical assets across neighbourhoods. These include:
- Ash Green School.
- Beechwood Library.
- New walk, cycle and traffic schemes.
- Mixenden Hub.
- Emerging plans for Mixenden Activity Centre and the Threeways Centre.
New Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision and housing fit for the future will meet local demand. They will use land that is current underutilised.