Future High Streets Fund investment in Elland completed
The £6m transformation of Elland town centre which was backed by the Future High Streets Fund has been completed.
The work has seen investment in Elland’s marketplace and the new Elland Community Hub, improvement of the main shopping street, Southgate, and changes to Victoria Gardens and other parts of the public realm.
Representatives from Calderdale Council and the contractor, Eric Wright Civil Engineering, marked the overall project completion with an official visit to see the transformation first-hand – Elland Market, the main high street area and the new Elland Community Hub.
Elland Community Hub has been created through the refurbishment of the former Cartwheel Club. It opened in May and is being used for events, meetings and office space.
Cllr Sarah Courtney and Cllr Scott Patient in Victoria Gardens, Elland
Cllr Sarah Courtney, Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and transport, said: “2024 has already seen the grand openings of Elland Community Hub and the revamped market, and now we’re thrilled to celebrate the overall completion of the transformation work across the town centre.
“Elland is a real treasure in Calderdale’s mix of towns and places. The Council, residents and local businesses are ambitious for the area, and based on community feedback over several years, the Future High Streets projects are helping to sustain Elland as a thriving town for years to come, with an improved layout and feel.”
Diane Bourne, managing director at Eric Wright Civil Engineering, added: “The team has worked closely with Calderdale Council and the local community and stakeholders to ensure the works are both sympathetic to the town’s history and will also stand the test of time. It’s great to see them open and being used by the public.”
