Town centre plans go under microscope
PROGRESS on key plans which will reshape Halifax town centre will be discussed by Cabinet members when they meet in virtual form next Monday (December 7, from 6pm), viewable on the council’s YouTube channel.
The A629 Phase 2, Halifax town centre project, which is being funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and aims to improve pedestrian and cycle access into and within Halifax town centre, also includes an upgrade of roads around the town and better connectivity between the bus and rail stations.
Following the Grade II listing of the former Hughes Corporation building, designs for the area between the rail station and The Piece Hall have been redeveloped, with the building now incorporated in the plans.
Planning consent has recently been granted for the revised scheme and earlier this month, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority approved progression to the next stage of development.
As part of the next steps for the project, Cabinet will now discuss the process of acquiring the land needed for the improvement work.
Members are asked to note the progress of discussions and approve the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders if required.
The council’s Cabinet member for regeneration and strategy, Clr Jane Scullion, said ahead of the meeting: “Following final agreements with land owners, we hope that work on the project can start next year with an estimated completion date of 2024. Work will be taking place around the town centre, so we’ll be managing the project in phases to minimise disruption.”