Skip navigation www.calderdale.gov.uk FacebookTwitterRSS Plans to refurbish the Riverside Centre in Todmorden will no longer progress as part of the Town Deal investment programme The proposed Riverside Centre improvement scheme led by Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR) was one of eight projects making up the £17.5 million UK Government-funded Todmorden Town Deal programme The Town Deal provides investment to drive long-term economic and productivity growth The project was originally approved by Todmorden Town Deal Board to promote economic growth by supporting the visitor economy and to deliver an all-ability cycling track alongside plans to refurbish and modernise the pavilion building.  In line with similar projects across the country the Riverside project faced significant cost pressures so UCVR submitted an alternative proposal to Todmorden Town Deal Board The Board considered that key parts of the original project that would have enhanced the visitor economy and therefore the economic benefits to the town The Board concluded that the Riverside project could no longer go ahead as part of the Todmorden Town Deal programme The funding that would have been used for the Riverside Centre will be reallocated to other projects in the Town Deal programme to ensure no economic benefits from the original project will be lost The overall investment programme is progressing well Work has started on the refurbishment of the Hippodrome Theatre the Town Hall and the bandstand and bowling pavilion at Centre Vale Park where the tennis courts have been completed Construction of the Enterprise Centre is underway and summer will see the start of work on improvements to the public spaces at Bramsche Square “We know how disappointing the Board’s decision will be for Upper Calder Valley Renaissance we have an agreed process in place to ensure all our projects meet the aims of the Todmorden Investment Plan within the funds available the project as resubmitted by UCVR did not meet these aims.” Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Transport “We know how hard UCVR has worked on its ambitious proposals for the Riverside Centre and that this isn’t the news that those involved in the project want to hear “We remain committed to Todmorden’s transformation Following Todmorden Town Deal Board’s decision as accountable body for the Town Deal programme has discussed the issue with Government and we are reassured that funds can be retained for reallocation to other Town Deal projects You can search for archived press releases from 1999 to 2013. 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Always accept cookies Read our Privacy policy Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitswest yorkshirenewsTodmorden Town Deal project scaled back due to 'cost pressures'A plan to refurbish the Riverside Centre has been dropped - but other elements of the scheme are progressing Some of the projects funded by a town’s £17.5 million funding award are now visibly progressing – but one element has been dropped Plans to refurbish the Riverside Centre in Todmorden will no longer progress as part of the community’s Town Deal investment programme The proposed Riverside Centre improvement scheme at Walsden was one of eight projects making up the UK Government-funded Todmorden Town Deal programme and to deliver an all-ability cycling track alongside plans to refurbish and modernise the pavilion building with this element facing significant cost pressures UCVR submitted an alternative proposal to Todmorden Town Deal Board But the Board considered key parts of the original project that would have enhanced the visitor economy had been withdrawn and concluded that the Riverside project could no longer go ahead as part of the programme Funding that would have been used will be reallocated to other projects in the Town Deal programme But other Town Deal Board-approved elements are progressing with work starting on refurbishment of the Hippodrome Theatre – Steve Clarkson of the theatre recently updating Todmorden ward forum on progress Todmorden Town Hall and the bandstand and bowling pavilion at Centre Vale Park where the tennis courts have been also been completed Construction of the Enterprise Centre at Ferney Lee is underway and the Board says summer will see the start of work improving public spaces at Bramsche Square Sponsor for the park projects including the Grade II-listed bandstand and bowling pavilion is Todmorden Town Council and a major milestone recently reached by appointing Rosslee Construction Ltd as contractors for both projects said: “It’s been a real privilege to work on the restoration of two much-loved landmarks that hold deep significance for the town “Local support for the restorations has been vital in our work and it’s been fantastic to see the community’s passion for preserving local heritage.” the Edwardian Bandstand is one of only five surviving open fronted ‘theatre’ style bandstands It was hit by an arson attack in the late 1990s and after refurbishment also suffered vandalism fenced off for safety reasons and in need of repair The restoration work has been made possible following a successful grant application for £250,000 made by Todmorden Town Council to the National Heritage Lottery Fund The look and feel of the new bowling pavilion will hark back to the original building Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House 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architects practice leading on Todmorden’s new market canopy The town is revamping its town square and town hall Buttress said: “It’s been a real privilege to work on the restoration of both Todmorden bowling pavilion and Todmorden bandstand – two much-loved landmarks that hold deep significance for the town “The local support for the restorations has been vital in our work and it’s been fantastic to see the community’s passion for preserving local heritage.” Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The developer’s plans to build an 18-storey 164-apartment block in the South Bank area will be reviewed by Leeds City Council on Thursday following a viability assessment that concluded the project will only be possible if no affordable housing is included Contractor Bowmer & Kirkland topped out on the 368 BTR apartments last April and has now handed over for occupation completing phase one of the £300m regeneration scheme Register for free 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The beer mats will be distributed in venues across the borough Anyone successful in collecting all nine will be able to find GPS coordinates that may lead them to some buried treasure The project features sites which are steeped in local history and folklore Catholes Stone and a huge stone monolith on the moors some of which many people may never have heard of or could even walk past regularly without realising it Artist in Residence Programme Manager at Everybody Arts “We are so excited to see the outcome of David’s work with the Folklore Centre Highlighting the folkloric sites in and around Todmorden feels significant at this moment in which folk customs are experiencing a cultural resurgence.” “Thanks to David’s painstaking research and beautiful artistic reinterpretations the local lore will be available to people across Calderdale and beyond.” Commenting on his experience as a CultureDale Artist in Residence “It’s been a truly fantastic experience being artist in residence at the Folklore Centre The centre is a uniquely inspiring environment for an artist and researcher like myself “Holly Elsdon has established one of the most vital archives and venues in the North West I hope my resulting work will inspire many more people to visit this significant venue and to further explore the surrounding moors of Todmorden.” “It’s been wonderful having David here and working with other folklorists and enthusiasts in this very potent folkloric area The workshops have been well attended and have excited a range of conversations that we hope will continue into the future both here at the Folklore Centre and beyond “We are really grateful to Everybody Arts and CultureDale for facilitating this project which is not only good for David and us but for Calderdale’s wider awareness of its intangible heritage of legend and custom.” The CultureDale Artist Residency Programme connected four Calderdale artists with some of the most iconic venues in the valley and their surrounding communities Sally Barker was the artist in residence at Ogden Water Nature Reserve; Rachael Elwell at The Smith Art Gallery; Nikta Mohammadi at King Cross Library and David Chatton Barker at the Folklore Centre Local people are invited to have their say on the Todmorden Neighbourhood Plan which would set out planning policies for future development in the area The Todmorden Neighbourhood Plan had been prepared by Todmorden Town Council with ongoing engagement with the local community and Calderdale Council aspirations and policies for the growth of Todmorden up to the year 2032 The document has been developed by the Town Council over the last 10 years and throughout the thorough engagement and consultation there has been a focus on identifying and to addressing key issues which are important to the town The Plan has moved through various stages of development and approval over the last few years which are necessary before it can be adopted the Plan could now progress to local referendum people will be able to have their say on whether the Neighbourhood Plan should be adopted “Do you want Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Todmorden to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?” Calderdale Council will receive a report in April 2025 to formally adopt the Neighbourhood Plan as part of the Statutory Development Plan Calderdale Council’s Corporate Lead – Planning “The Todmorden Neighbourhood Plan has been developed by the Town Council over the last ten years It aims to help guide future development in the town and surrounding villages ensuing that the necessary growth is sustainable and complements and reinforces the existing character of the town retaining the qualities that make it special “The town of Todmorden and surrounding villages have been shaped by the area’s industrial past with its steeply sloping landscape influencing growth and development around the area’s waterways distinctive architecture and a wide range of small and independent shops The town has retained a spirit of innovation and resilience “These passionate communities have helped shape the Neighbourhood Plan through extensive engagement and consultation Local people are now being asked to consider the final document and have their say as part of a local referendum on the plan’s adoption.” Todmorden Library users are advised to prepare for upcoming temporary changes to library services whilst work takes place to replace part of the building’s roof Parts of the extension to the original Todmorden library building contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) Regular monitoring has taken place at the library for some time This includes carrying out scans of the relevant areas to check for movement While these scans have not identified any issues with the structure as a precaution and to give complete assurance to staff and the public the Council is removing the RAAC from the roof the library will be fully closed from Monday 17 February 2025 The library will reopen on Saturday 22 February with a smaller than usual selection of book stock and a limited amount of study space There will also be reduced heating and some of the works could be noisy The works are scheduled to be complete in summer 2025 The library computers will still be available and customers can access stock from other libraries can also be accessed on the Council’s website The accessible entrance to the library will be out of use from Friday 14 February and throughout the works period a click and collect service will be available from inside Todmorden Market Hall which will allow those who can’t access the library to reserve and collect items from a more accessible location The opening hours here will be Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to 1pm Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Resources “We’ve been working on a solution to the issues with the roof at Todmorden Library for some time and we’re now at a point where we can replace the section of roof which contains RAAC “Although our regular monitoring has not identified any safety concerns with the material it’s important that we remove the RAAC to prevent any issues in future “Careful planning has taken place to minimise the impact on customers and ensure that we can continue to offer a service despite the works there will be some disruption for library users Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Service and Communities “We understand how important the library service is for people in Todmorden and whilst construction work takes places at the library we’ve put in place measures to minimise disruption as much as possible “Although the main building will be closed for just a few days we acknowledge that the accessible entrance will be out of action for a longer period so we’re offering a click and collect service at Todmorden Market Hall throughout the disruption period Our online resources will also be available 24/7 “People can also enjoy alternative warm and welcoming spaces including the provision at Todmorden Sports Centre providing a friendly and welcoming space where people can meet The restoration of the bandstand and transformation of the bowling pavilion in Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park has taken a step forward as Town Deal partner opens an Invitation to Tender for contractors to deliver work on the Bandstand and Bowling Pavilion The re-development of the bowling pavilion and renovation of the bandstand are key elements of a package of improvements to Centre Vale Park funded through Todmorden Town Deal’s £17.5M investment programme including upgrading of the existing tennis courts and the creation of a Multi-Use Games Area The Centre Vale Park project aims to develop opportunities for local residents and visitors to improve their health and wellbeing and benefit from higher quality sports leisure and recreation facilities in the park The Grade II listed Edwardian bandstand in Centre Vale Park is one of only five surviving open fronted ‘theatre’ style bandstands in the UK remaining a highly visible and historic local landmark in the town for over a century The project will see a full restoration of the unique structure securing its future for community use for performance The redevelopment of the bowling pavilion will provide a brand new flexible and accessible base for the various community groups who are active in the park Todmorden Bowling Association and Friends of Centre Vale Park Progress to this significant stage in the project follows the granting of planning permissions earlier this year and the execution of leases from Calderdale Council enabling Todmorden Town Council to take on ownership of both the bandstand and the bowling pavilion our approach is to foster and support local partnerships that can deliver the robust processes and due diligence required to achieve our ambitions across a range of priorities We are delighted that through this collaborative approach another milestone has been reached for our Centre Vale Park project.  “We are especially keen for local companies to review the Tender package and consider if they might be in a position to put themselves forward to take part in the necessary procurement process.” Todmorden Town Council and Todmorden Town Deal Board “Reaching this stage of development for both the bandstand and the bowling pavilion has been highly complex requiring a collaborative and diligent partnership between Todmorden Town Council and Calderdale Council alongside dedicated strategic support from Todmorden Town Deal Board “We are delighted that after months of hard and detailed work from the officers and project managers involved the procurement process is now underway to secure the appointment of contractors for these important features of the Centre Vale Park project.” “This is a significant step forward for the Centre Vale Park project as part of the Todmorden Town Deal and we’re pleased to be supporting this work The improvements at this much-loved facility will ensure that it can continue to be a place where people can enjoy to meet spend more time and live healthy and active lives “The Grade II listed bandstand and the bowling pavilion are both key landmarks in the park and their restoration will ensure that more people can use and enjoy these heritage assets “As part of our priority for thriving towns and places we want local businesses to get involved in this and other projects as part of the £17.5million Town Deal and benefit from the major opportunities offered by this investment.” The Invitation to Tender has also been enabled through the securing of just under £500K additional funding by Todmorden Town Council to match the Town Deal investment including £250k Community Ownership Fund award for the Bandstand and £200k from the National Lottery Heritage Fund towards the Bowling Pavilion it is hoped to appoint a contractor in the new year and the aim is for completion of the works in Autumn 2025 The Friends of Todmorden Town Hall are organising a series of celebratory events to mark 150 years since the opening of the flagship building Todmorden Town Hall opened on 3 April 1875 amidst a day of extraordinary festivities.Triumphal arches were set up across the streets A  procession numbering 4000 people marched for four hours in foul weather accompanied by nine brass bands and people from as far afield as Bolton and Bradford A statue of John Fielden was unveiled and a nine-course banquet laid on for 400 special guests but Todmorden’s Grade I listed Town Hall remains at the heart of the community and is owned and managed by Calderdale Council we want to involve the whole town in what we hope is going to be a memorable celebration From classical music to disco; heritage exhibition and tours; theatrical performances and feasts the Heritage Lottery and our local wind farm community benefit funds has also enabled us to put on these events for free or a donation “We are encouraging people to try something new or volunteer with us for the 150th and in the process support our cultural organisations – please get in touch if you can donate some time We want to make sure that our fabulous Town Hall remains at the heart of our community for another 150 years.” Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities “Calderdale is known for its beautiful and distinctive heritage buildings and we are very lucky to have Todmorden Town Hall as a focal point for the community “The Council has a priority for thriving towns and places Caring for and preserving our heritage is an important part of this We have been proud to invest in this magnificent building over the years to enhance its use and we thank all the local people and volunteers who have supported this through the years Further transformation is on its way thanks to the Todmorden Town Deal investment “The Friends of Todmorden Town Hall have created a fantastic programme of events to celebrate the building’s big birthday which coincides with the last two months of Calderdale’s Year of Culture.” Celebrations will run from 22 March to 6 April starting with a heritage concert by Todmorden Orchestra whose association with the Town Hall goes back to 1875 The building will be open to the public for several hours every day with a specially curated exhibition will be a projection-mapped film using the frontage of the building to tell the story of the town and its people past and present A heritage themed Iftar (to break the Ramadan fast) and a Community Banquet celebrating the contributions of volunteers to the town will reflect the feast in 1875.  ‘Tod Life’ will feature snippets of life in the Town Hall played in the actual rooms they originally took place Another tradition of children’s discos is being revived and open to everyone with a theme of ‘Disco for the Young of All Ages’.  Todmorden Hippodrome has re-established its popular script-writing competition ‘Town Hall Voices’ – the winners of which will be performed in a special auditorium within the Town Hall ballroom Events will culminate on Saturday 5 April with a festival of music-making featuring Todmorden Community Brass Band Music for the Many; 3 Valleys Gospel Choir and the Todmorden Choral Society who have also been performing in the Town Hall since it opened The anniversary celebrations will end with an opportunity to take a heritage tour with the Friends of Todmorden Town Hall A £3.2 million project to make it easier and more pleasant to walk wheel and cycle around Todmorden is set to move forward Calderdale Council has listened to feedback from local people on what they want the ‘Active Todmorden’ project to look like Active Todmorden aims to create healthier communities by enabling everyone to walk wheel or cycle for everyday journeys and improving access to the town’s attractions whilst maintaining a welcoming and attractive area This is just one part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal regeneration programme which is funded by the UK Government and is being delivered in partnership with the Todmorden Town Deal Board The Council proposed options for how the Active Todmorden project could work Taking on board the local community’s concerns about some of the plans the Council refined the proposals and added a further option focusing more on improving walking and wheeling in the town The Council engaged with the community on the updated proposals in November 2024 Feedback from that engagement has informed the approval of the walking and wheeling improvements as the preferred option and it will now move to the next stage of design This option still includes improvements for cycling based on local feedback and to ensure the proposals can be delivered on time the Council has removed the dedicated cycle lane element on Burnley Road This is no longer being considered and there will be no removal of parking through Patmos Gardens at this time “Todmorden is set to transform thanks to the multi-million-pound Town Deal which supports our priority for thriving towns and places we want people to have even more ways to travel actively for their health and wellbeing and the environment and to have better access to the town’s distinctive natural landscape “We have listened to what local people want and have decided to go ahead with the walking and wheeling focused option making it safer and easier for people to get around town Thank you to everyone who shared their views.” “It’s great news that the option for investment in more walking and wheeling around the town as well as some cycling provision from the canal into the town and in the park itself has now been confirmed by our project partner as the preferred way forward for the Active Todmorden Project “It’s a priority for the Board that the plans develop a more connected Todmorden that help residents and visitors to move around more easily and comes with better signage to the station and other areas of Todmorden “We look forward to the preferred plan moving forward to the next stage and appreciate the contribution of many residents and businesses who have shared their feedback within the process to date.” The walking and wheeling improvements will be seen from Rochdale Canal to Centre Vale Park The detailed designs for these plans will be progressed in early 2025 with construction due to complete in spring 2026 Eight projects make up the Todmorden Town Deal and in addition to work on active travel and public spaces work also includes the redevelopment of the Town Hall and Hippodrome Theatre; improvements at Centre Vale Park and Todmorden Community College; the creation of a new Enterprise Centre at Ferney Lee; and the development of new sports opportunities for all abilities at the Riverside Centre For more information about the Todmorden Town Deal, visit www.todmordentowndeal.co.uk(external link) the transition to the new Vision 34 for Calderdale will begin encouraging local communities to be bold and ambitious about what we can do next to make Calderdale a better place for all Grand plans for Todmorden Town Hall are becoming a reality with a contractor appointed and work beginning on planned improvements to ensure the impressive venue has a thriving future As part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme of investment Calderdale Council is delivering improvements to the Town Hall The plans aim to ensure that the much-loved Grade I listed building is fit for modern-day use securing its future for the next generation and creating opportunities to host a wider variety of events which can be enjoyed by more people Code Building Solutions has now been appointed as the contractor to carry out the works with work on site now underway and due to be completed this autumn The plans build upon recent improvements to the acoustics and décor in the magnificent main hall and work to the building’s exterior “The million-pound improvements at Todmorden Town Hall will reinvigorate this cherished building ensuring it remains a focal point for the local community and that everyone can access and enjoy all it has to offer “The Town Hall is 150 years old this year and it’s wonderful to be able to celebrate this milestone by making the most of this magnificent heritage building and ensuring it has the facilities to make it fit for the future “The works are part of the wider Town Deal regeneration programme with this significant investment breathing new life into Todmorden creating a thriving and resilient town and caring for and preserving its important heritage.” “Ensuring our fine heritage buildings like Todmorden Town Hall have a secure and sustainable future for generations to come We are delighted that these fantastic improvements are now underway and that the Town Hall will have even more to offer to our communities and the town when the works are completed.”  “We’re proud to be continuing our longstanding relationship with Calderdale Council on such a significant and cherished landmark “As a local contractor with extensive experience delivering heritage and civic projects across the borough we’re passionate about preserving the character of Todmorden Town Hall while making it more accessible It’s a privilege to play a role in securing the building’s future for the next generation.” Eight projects make up the Todmorden Town Deal and in addition to work on Todmorden Town Hall the programme also includes improvements to active travel and public spaces; the redevelopment of the Hippodrome Theatre; improvements at Centre Vale Park and Todmorden Community College; the creation of a new Enterprise Centre at Ferney Lee; and the development of new sports opportunities for all abilities at the Riverside Centre Credit: ITV NewsA key commuter route between two West Yorkshire towns will close again just weeks after a collapsed sewer caused weeks of disruption to residents and businesses The A646 Halifax Road between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden will close for 10 days 14 February through to the morning of 24 February Residents and businesses voiced frustrations at the length of time previous work took following a sewer collapse on 13 December Yorkshire Water said it needed to carry out work at Charlestown village to strengthen a different section of sewer 65 metres upstream from the previous damage The first phase of repairs will last three days and take place 24 hours a day Contractors will then revert to working between 8am and 5pm for another week In a statement Yorkshire Water said: "The work will be to repair a section of sewer and improve the resilience of the wider section of sewer that runs under the road by reinforcing it with a structural liner Yorkshire Water's head of customer services James Harrison said: "We absolutely understand the impact this closure will have following the closure of the same road in recent months but we want to make sure our sewer is as 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the HGV route is via the M62 and local traffic is being diverted via the A58 through Littleborough Calderdale Council is urging people to follow the signed routes to avoid additional problems for local communities narrow roads are not suitable for heavy volumes of traffic The Council has placed extensive signage on surrounding routes to advise of the closure point and remind people that businesses remain open.  Hebden Bridge and as far as Stony Lane, can be reached from the Halifax side and people can access as far as Charlestown from the Todmorden side The Council continues to liaise with Yorkshire Water and is requesting regular updates on the work and its potential timescales “We absolutely understand how disruptive this emergency road closure is and as a local resident I know that people living and working in the area are concerned about the timing and duration of the closure “We’re doing all we can to advise people that businesses are still open as normal and would appreciate people’s support Our towns can still be accessed up to the closure point and trains are running as normal “We have also increased signage advising of diversion routes and specific locations of the closure going well beyond national guidelines to give people as much information as possible and to try and minimise the impacts on local communities “Please follow the official diversions and do not attempt to drive beyond the closure point The road is closed for people’s safety and barriers are in place to make sure that everyone remains safe.” The award-winning magazine celebrating Lancashire and Yorkshire Known as the down-to-earth alternative to Hebden Bridge Todmorden provides a welcoming refuge for those looking to escape the high prices of its famous neighbouring town We talk to locals about why visitors should discover the hidden gems under the shadow of Stoodley Pike… It’s so close to the city but also surrounded by hills; it’s the best of both worlds There are always lots of things going on for kids which is perfect for me and the young ones We love to go and see the shows that they perform at the Hippodrome as well as the coffee mornings they hold there The park also puts on some great events that we often go to There’s been a big influx of new people into Todmorden in the last 20 years We’ve got lots of interesting little shops which really showcase the creativity of the town the bakers and cafes — there’s such a varied number of things that you can come and see here there are great things for outdoorsy types but also people who just want a really nice piece of cake and coffee The Hebden Bridge Arts Festival is this coming weekend which is great for going around the different studios and seeing all the amazing creations The Folk Festival is also brilliant because even if you don’t attend any of the music events you can see the Morris dancers on the street having a wonderful time which is great; lots of people come because of that Many people come up from Hebden because they find it too touristy—I like it better here because it’s much quieter The burlesque festival is amazing; it’s held every year at the Hippodrome I also go to the orchestra at the Town Hall and the Lamplighter festival and the housing is far more affordable than down South There are huge numbers of people moving in from Manchester because there’s just so much to do — Incredible Edible It’s definitely the Handmade Parade; it’s not to be missed because it’s just so fantastic and there’s always good music going on somewhere People will always say hello and chat about dogs It’s a very welcoming and down-to-earth place to live We saw live music at the Unitarian Church the other week Discover more about Todmorden in our A-Z here Interviews & Northern Folk NorthernLife is an award-winning magazine for northerners created by northerners, providing an ideal opportunity for readers to celebrate their northern heritage, past and present. 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Park and Todmorden Community College the creation of a new Enterprise Centre at Ferney Lee and the development of new sports facilities at the Riverside Centre Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and transport said: “The Town Hall is 150 years old this year and it’s wonderful to be able to celebrate this milestone by making the most of this magnificent heritage building and ensuring it has the facilities to make it fit for the future said: “As a local contractor with extensive experience delivering heritage and civic projects across the borough Building on the success of the 2025 edition of the global property expo where Place led a Northern delegation of public and private sector organisations to the South of France the foundations for next year’s plan have now been put into place early to allow your business as much time as possible to get organised Search for Beyond The Wizards Sleeve 0) 90%);pointer-events:none;}Beyond The Wizards Sleeve offered local businesses and tradespeople the chance to find out more about growth opportunities in the town including those associated with the multi-million-pound Town Deal projects in partnership with the Todmorden Town Deal Board and Todmorden Learning Centre which provided valuable insights and practical support for local enterprises looking to grow and win contracts for projects in the area Local tradespeople including electricians plumbers and other small and medium sized enterprises attended the event and heard about training opportunities to support more sustainable practices and advice about how to bid and win contracts to deliver projects and services Those attending were able to find out more about the many opportunities associated with the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal, funded by the UK Government and led by Todmorden Town Deal Board Local suppliers and contractors will be needed to deliver the major regeneration projects as part of the Town Deal including improvements at Centre Vale Park as well as a brand-new Enterprise Centre.  The Business Breakfast was an opportunity to find out more about the projects and how to be involved in the procurement process or as part of the supply chain Businesses could also register for free support from the Council’s partner which can help traders become suppliers or sub-contractors and tap into opportunities to work with the public sector The event also offered the chance to network with other businesses and to meet and talk to representatives from the Council Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) and the School of Natural Building Attendees shared some great feedback about the event “(The event included) really good practical information for local businesses to tap into Todmorden Town Deal and projects for public sector.” “It was a real pleasure to attend the Business Breakfast event in Todmorden and promote the many opportunities within the town “It was also great to hear from the Chair of the Town Deal Board who spoke about the exciting future for the town how local enterprises can get involved and the Board’s determination to make sure the Town Deal programme has a real and lasting positive impact on the town “The £17.5million Town Deal is set to transform Todmorden and this substantial investment brings with it significant opportunities for businesses This event aimed to raise awareness of the many ways that local tradespeople can be part of the exciting regeneration projects with advice about how to be part of the process for the Town Deal and other initiatives Supporting local enterprise also helps to create a more inclusive economy by ensuring economic opportunities and investment benefits local communities.” enterprise and trades community has an excellent and wide range of skills expertise and experience to offer both locally and beyond It’s a priority for the Board that the various works and contracts that are being generated through our Programme benefit local trades and businesses as far as possible “I am delighted that so many Todmorden businesses came along to the event which also introduced them to training opportunities offered at Tod College for undertaking work within the growing retrofit market to improve energy efficiency in our older buildings.” Todmorden residents are invited to have their say on updated plans for walking and cycling routes through the town The Active Todmorden project is one of the eight projects which make up the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme which is funded by the UK Government and overseen by Todmorden Town Board Calderdale Council is the project lead for the Active Todmorden scheme The project will enable more people to walk or cycle as part of their everyday journeys and improve access for everyone to Todmorden Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Transport said: “We want Todmorden to continue to be a strong and thriving town where people want to spend time and enjoy their surroundings “So we’re very committed to improving opportunities within the town for walking and cycling call into one of our local cafes or the market meet friends or simply take a stroll to enjoy the fresh air “We recognise that there’s been significant public interest in the current proposals for the Active Todmorden project and I want to thank everyone who has given their feedback so far and from conversations with the Town Board that some people have concerns about the scheme in its current form specifically around Patmos Gardens on Burnley Road “It’s really important that we get the right scheme for Todmorden As the project lead we will now review how this particular section fits with the other parts of the scheme and explore alternative options for that particular location so that we can deliver a scheme that works for the programme and for Todmorden “Then we’ll hold a further engagement session so that people can take a look at the revised options and let us know what they think.”  “We’re pleased that the Council continues to listen to the views being put forward during the engagement process and that they’re working in partnership with the Town Board on the development of the Active Todmorden project which will improve the experience of visitors and locals alike whether they’re shopping in our local independent shops and market or getting out into the great countryside on our doorstep.”  Residents and businesses will have the chance to comment on the new proposals at an engagement stall to be held at Todmorden Market in October.  Dates will be advertised nearer the time For those unable to attend, the plans and engagement documents will be made available at www.todmordentowndeal.co.uk(external link)  The £3.2 million Active Todmorden project is designed to promote healthier communities and create a more attractive and welcoming town which aims to: For more information about the Todmorden Town Deal, visit www.todmordentowndeal.co.uk(external link), and www.calderdalenextchapter.co.uk(external link) for Active Todmorden and other major projects across Calderdale.  The Town Deal programme aims to regenerate towns and deliver long-term economic and productivity growth The UK Government has offered Town Deals to 101 places that submitted proposals committing over £2.35bn of investment across around 700 projects nationwide.  A recent review of the Minerals Division Europe and Africa (EMEA) region has highlighted significant overcapacity This is compounded by limited current demand and modest projected growth in the UK and European domestic markets traditionally served by the facility The Minerals Division’s key growth markets within EMEA for mining future facing commodities such as copper are mostly located in Central Asia The proposal also includes plans to invest in a new engineering This new facility will consolidate the operations of the Division’s existing Rochdale service centre the proposal would result in the closure of the Todmorden plant by the end of 2025 with production being relocated to other facilities in the EMEA region including to the Division’s South African foundries in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg Weir says it is committed to minimising redundancies and providing robust support to affected colleagues during the transition.  Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com XFASTINDEX Castle Hill Primary School on Halifax Road in Todmorden is a leaky crumbling two-block school that was built in 1912 and needs replacing Galliford Try will oversee its demolition and put up a single replacement building bringing all pupils together under one roof The new stone-fronted school building will be part two-storey with a floor area of approximately 1,500 sqm Pupils will be relocated to a temporary structure for 18 months while work takes place the new school will feature level access across the site addressing both internal and external mobility challenges It is expected to be net zero carbon in operation The new school design references the original Victorian Castle Hill School “ensuring a connection to the site’s heritage while delivering a high-quality The contract was awarded under the Department for Education's (DfE) Construction Framework 2021 Got a story? 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