The Board's main aims are to promote and support the investment case for the town centre and local area. Their work comes at a critical time, with the town set to benefit from a high level of investment.
They have given support and guidance to help secure £6.3 million from the Government's Future High Street Fund. Also, an agreement to build a station link to Elland.
What the Board works to do
- Make sure that Elland is an attractive place to live in, to visit and has a vibrant economy.
- Consider economic, social, transport and environment issues and aspects in the area.
- Strengthen the events and cultural offer of the town to celebrate its unique heritage.
- Identify and realise chances for investment in the area.
- Revitalise the built environment in the area.
- Take forward the plan for the town centre.
- Involve and engage local community groups, businesses and people in this work.
Meeting minutes
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
For earlier minutes and documents, please email: rob.shipway@calderdale.gov.uk.
Terms of Reference
These are set out for the Board and detail:
- Aims.
- Purpose.
- Objectives.
- Ways of working.
- Roles.
- What members are responsible for.
For details, please see:
Board members
- Councillor Angie Gallagher (Elland Ward).
- Councillor Christine Prashad (Greetland and Stainland Ward).
- Councillor David Veitch (Elland Ward).
- Councillor Sarah Courtney (Calder Ward).
- Councillor Peter Hunt (Elland Ward).
- Gary Scott (Private sector).
- David Wilkinson (VCSE).
- Graham Hale (VCSE).
- Harriet Fletcher (VCSE).
- Pauline Shaw.
- Graham Sykes.
- Karen Norman.
Useful links
- For the latest news of Elland's regeneration, visit: Think you know Elland? (Calderdale Next Chapter).
Who to contact
For more details about Town Boards or to discuss agenda items, please email: rob.shipway@calderdale.gov.uk.