Homes on town-centre approach to be improved

The new housing improvement scheme is in the Der Street area of the town but there is no indication when work will begin on an equally-prominent derelict mill site nearby.

Nearby land has stood derelict for years since Hope Mill was demolished to make way for housing, workshops and offices.

The proposed project area is a prominent site on Halifax Road on the approach into Todmorden town centre. The proposed improvements will help to enhance the journey into Todmorden.

Improvements will also help to promote the development of nearby vacant sites.

The work forms part of the wider regeneration proposals for Todmorden being developed in association with Todmorden Pride and other local groups.

Owners and residents of the properties between Back Der Street and Richmond Street are being consulted on details of the proposed works which include low pressure stone cleaning, new guttering and fall pipes and re-pointing.

Participation in the scheme is voluntary – the incentive is that all the work is fully funded by way of Leeds City Region budgets.

Calderdale Council is looking to secure further funding to extend this work to other properties in the surrounding area.

Additional financial assistance is also being made available to owner occupiers to assist them if any essential repair work is needed inside their homes along with help to make all properties more energy efficient.

Work on phase one of the scheme will start in the summer and continue through the year. Up to 45 houses will be included in phase one subject to tender prices.

Coun Amanda Byrne, Council Cabinet Member for Economy and Enterprise said: "This housing improvement scheme will really help lift the appearance of this site and support the wider regeneration work that's being planned in Todmorden."