Ambitious plans to spend £8m to improve Calderdale's road network

Almost £8m will be invested in Calderdale's highways over the next 12 months, according to a report which will be considered by Calderdale Council's Cabinet.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jul 2018, 12:02 BST
Updated 26th Jul 2018, 13:17 BST
Councillor Barry CollinsCouncillor Barry Collins
Councillor Barry Collins

READ: Where £8m will be spent to improve Calderdale's roadsThe Highways Capital and Revenue Programmes report, which will be considered by Cabinet, sets out the planned highways projects for 2018/19.

READ: Calderdale Council given more money to tackle potholes

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The report outlines the different sources of funding which the Council has received and how the money will be allocated to improve the highways network.

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Strategy, Councillor Barry Collins, said: “The Council has ambitious plans for our road network, with approximately half a billion pounds of investment planned between now and 2022 for development schemes, infrastructure projects and safety improvements.

READ: Pothole shame: The most complained about roads in Calderdale

“This impressive figure includes plans for an extensive programme of work which will help us to tackle a number of areas which we need to address, from reducing congestion, re-surfacing roads and repairing retaining walls to improving street lighting across the borough.”

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READ: Funding to unlock £64m homes and transport plans for CalderdaleCabinet will be asked to approve the highways programme within the report at the next meeting.

This will be held at 6pm on Monday 30 July 2018 at Halifax Town Hall.

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