Calderdale Council is working with key partner, Pennine Housing to deliver investment to the areas of Mixenden, Illingworth and Ovenden as part of the North Halifax Transformation Project.

Wates will regenerate the area and build 500 homes on council and Pennine Housing sites.

The scheme will also include a large extra care scheme, for older or disabled people, providing high quality housing to meet their care and support needs.

Wates Living Space Homes was appointed through a competitive procurement process to deliver the scheme.

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Skills and the Environment, Cllr Jenny Lynn, said: “A lot of work has already gone in to making the most of this area, and by working with Pennine Housing, we have good scope to further improve the facilities in this part of Calderdale.

“Now Wates Living Space Homes has been appointed as developer, we can continue to progress this exciting scheme, bringing new jobs, improved open space and good quality housing and extra care facilities to North Halifax.”