Halifax Development Board

This brings together representatives from Calderdale Council, local business and the voluntary and community sector. They work together to promote and support investment for the development of Halifax and surrounding areas. This is in line with the aims and objectives of related government and externally funded programmes and project initiatives.

What the Board works to do

• Make sure that Halifax Town Centre and the surrounding areas are attractive places to live, visit and work.
• Maximise the investment opportunities in Halifax for sustainable development.
• Revitalise the built environment in Halifax.
• Link with Calderdale Council's Local Plan and any Local Neighbourhood Plans. This includes consideration of town centre traffic management issues.
• Feed into the development of Halifax Town Centre Masterplan, The Next Chapter and Halifax Business Improvement District (BID).
• Involve and engage local community groups, businesses and people in the work of the Board.

Regeneration in Halifax

The council has led and invested historically innovative regeneration developments within Halifax. This includes:

• The Piece Hall.
• The new library.
• Beech Hill Housing development.
• The reimaging of the Northgate House to create a 6th Form Academy with both retail and high quality offices.

Halifax successfully bid for the Government's Future High Streets Fund. This aims to renew and reshape town centres in a way that drives growth, improves experience and ensures future sustainability.

The funding plan for Halifax town centre focuses on:

• Improved access for visitors
• Create more welcoming spaces
• Moving visitors and shoppers around the town to areas which have not benefitted from previous investment.

Funding for this project was secured from the Future High Streets Fund in May 2021.

Current projects we are doing

Borough Market

This iconic Victorian market is being updated. This will create a warmer and more welcoming place for people to shop, eat, drink and spend time.

For more about this, visit: Halifax Borough Market (The Next Chapter).

Victoria Theatre

For more people to enjoy what this venue has to offer, this iconic Grade II listed building is being enhanced.

• We will improve access to make it easier to get into the theatre;
• and create a new food and beverage offer.

For more about this, visit: Victoria Theatre (The Next Chapter).

George Square and George Street

A new public square is being created, where people can meet, socialise and relax. It will be more welcoming, safer and a greener spaces for all to enjoy.

For more about this, visit: George Square (The Next Chapter).

Art and About Trail

A trail is being created to showcase new art and other points of interest that exist in the town centre.

For more about this, visit: Art and About (The Next Chapter).

Northgate House

• The former central library has been transformed into a brand new sixth form academy.
• The old council buildings have been redeveloped into over 50,000 square feet of high-quality office and retail space.

These are both located around a new public square.

For more about this, visit: Halifax Northgate (The Next Chapter).

Alleyways

Old Cock Yard and Cheapside are historically significant medieval alleyways. These will be made more attractive places to visit.

They will be rejuvenated, with safety concerns addressed and improved lighting.

Westgate phase 2 and Palatine Chambers

Support for a local developer to bring derelict land and buildings back into use. This scheme will provide high quality spaces for local business. The work will create a public realm that complements Westgate phase 1. It will provide visual links with Borough Market and the Piece Hall.