Council reviews conservation area's effects on town

Andrew Robinson

THE people of Elland are being given the chance to say how they think the town’s heritage can best be protected

The market town – which is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book and was once more important than nearby Huddersfield and Halifax – is cherished for its heritage, a fact recognised when much of the town centre was designated a conservation area in 1992.

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This conservation area designation helps to protect the character and appearance of this part of the town.

Calderdale Council is now re-evaluating the statues and the effect that it is having and wants local people to make their views known.

The council is asking:

n Does it work in protecting and enhancing the special heritage of the town?

n Is it wide enough? Do the boundaries need to be changed?

n What matters to the people of Elland?

n What makes the town’s heritage special?

A draft appraisal document will be produced looking at these and other issues.

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Events are taking place this month and next which include an exhibition at Elland library and drop-in sessions with members of the council’s conservation team.

The drop-in sessions are at Elland library next Wednesday, February 24 between 9.30am and noon, at Elland market on Friday 26 between 9.30am and 2pm and at the Cartwheel Club on Saturday 27 between 10am and 3pm.

A public meeting will also take place at the Cartwheel Club that Saturday between 11am and noon.

Elland and Halifax libraries in have further details, as does Calderdale Council’s website.

Alternatively, information about the conservation area and the consultation is available from either Sheena Campbell or Kate Peach on 01422 392267.