Calderdale Council to set out new vision for transformation of Halifax over the next ten years
Calderdale Council’s new vision to transform Halifax is set to be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting.
At the Cabinet meeting on Monday, January 12, Councillors will be asked to approve the Halifax 2036 Place Vision, a plan for the town centre over the next ten years.
Calderdale Council says the vision is shaped by what local people and organisations have said is important to them.
It also identifies actions to support the council’s priorities for thriving towns and places, to reduce inequalities and to take action to tackle climate change.
The vision will be used to direct future investment in the town, and to help organisations and communities work together to bid for future grants.
Coun Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “Halifax is a place of innovation and business, rich culture and heritage, strong local pride and community spirit, and it’s already benefitting from an exciting time of unprecedented investment to help make life better for everyone.
“The 2036 Place Vision embraces all of this and uses it as the starting point to create an even stronger future where everyone thrives, in vibrant communities, where businesses can grow, people live healthy, fulfilled lives and feel supported, and we protect our environment.
“It’s about being proud of our past, and even more excited about what’s to come.
"A town where together, we get things done.
"This is what builds a thriving town, place and economy.”
Through the Place Vision, the joint objectives are for Halifax to be:
- An innovative, creative and enterprising town: maximising the town’s economic growth through its can-do attitude.
- An accessible town: making it easier and healthier to get around the town.
- A liveable town: increasing access to good-quality homes, jobs, opportunities and services.
- A healthy, happy and hopeful town: creating a place that people enjoy and where they feel safe, secure, happy and truly at home.
- A historic and cultural town: building on its existing profile as a cultural, heritage and filming destination to benefit the whole community and attract more visitors, future residents and investors.
- A green and resilient town: bringing more green spaces and nature into the heart of the town to boost health, wellbeing and climate resilience.