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New Research Underway To Realise Todmorden’s Potential As A Destination Of Choice
Todmorden Town Deal Board has commissioned an exciting research study to understand more about why visitors choose to visit Todmorden and how the town can attract more visitors in the future.
A Wheelie Great Time Had By All!
A great day was had by all who came along to the official opening event of the new Todmorden Wheels Park in Centre Vale Park on Sunday 29th August – with a packed programme of activities for Skateboarders, Scooter users and BMX bikers of all ages & abilities.
Todmorden Wheels Park Official Opening – 29th August 2021
We’re delighted to announce that our joint funding with the Town Council has meant that the Wheels Park has finally been realised and was opened ahead of schedule this month. The official opening event will take place on Sunday 29th August 2021
Our Commitment To Youth Engagement Shows Green Shoots
The Town Deal Board made an early commitment to ensure we brought the youth of the Todmorden with us on this transformational journey for the town. We are seeking to engage the under 25’s in all aspects of the town deal’s projects.
Todmorden’s Town Investment Plan: The Next Steps
Following the great news that we have been offered £17.5M by the government, we know that there are many questions that our fellow Todmordians will want answers to. It’s an old adage but, Rome was truly not built in a day and…
Revision of Town Board Governance & Terms of Reference
In June the board voted to revise the draft Term of Reference it was given by the council in 2020. A significant change was to rescind the co-chair post held by the council and a private sector member of the board. This will be replaced by a post of single private sector chair…
£17.5M For Our Town Investment Plan!
Todmorden Town Deal Board is pleased to announce that the town has been awarded £17.5M towards realising the town’s vision for the future, following submission of the Todmorden Town Investment Plan in January 2021.
Sparkling Facelift for Facade of Todmorden’s Hippodrome Theatre
Todmorden’s much loved community-owned theatre, The Hippodrome is celebrating a fantastic makeover of the facade of its 500-seater Edwardian building just in time to welcome audiences and participants back to live performance, thanks to Todmorden Town Deal Accelerator funding.
Centre Vale Park Bandstand Economic Impact Report
Bringing the bandstand in Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park back into use for outdoor performances could bring in almost £2.2m to the local economy over three years according to a report commissioned by the Todmorden Town Deal Board.
New Wheels Park Under Way For Todmorden
The new Wheels Park in Centre Vale Park Todmorden is great news for skateboard, scooter and BMX enthusiasts and has been designed with the help of wheels park users coordinated by Todmorden Town Council and young people from Todmorden High School.
Cargodale Moves Into A New Home In Todmorden Market Hall
Todmorden’s growing reputation for innovating eco-friendly solutions is one step closer with Cargodale, the town’s electric cargobike delivery service, moving into a new home in Todmorden Market Hall, thanks to investment from Todmorden Town Deal Board’s Accelerator fund.
Statement On Proposed Hotel
A number of people have been contacting us in regard to the proposed hotel and location of it, as outlined in the Town Investment Plan (TIP). The first thing to say is all of the TIP is an outline proposal, some of which may or may not get funding.
Todmorden Town Hall’s Makeover Underway With Refurbished Railings
Todmorden’s much loved Town Hall is benefiting from a series of refurbishments to restore this wonderful building to its former glory, and to create a space fit for purpose for community use whilst preserving its heritage.
Young People Share Their Ideas On The Future Of Their Town
Young people from Todmorden High School relished the opportunity to have their say in a specially organised workshop on the plans and ideas in the Todmorden Investment Plan (TIP) through which the town stands to gain up to £25M of investment funding through the Town’s Fund scheme.
Centre Vale Park Bandstand Restoration Project
Todmorden Community Bandstand Group (TCBG) would like to restore our historic and iconic bandstand in the town’s Centre Vale Park and bring it back into use as a venue for all kinds of events, performances and celebrations.