First, we would like to say thank you to everyone that took part in the Commonplace engagement, we received more than 2,000 contributions from 429 respondents. We have produced a summary of the key messages you told us which is shown below ( <a href="https://www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/9429/widgets/30317/documents/14106">click here for PDF link</a> ). <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1627487381/projects/thea641/757e6eb1-2f23-426c-88d3-84d94b30dfcb.png" />Working with partners, building on existing knowledge and using the feedback we received through the Commonplace engagement, we have developed a shortlist of schemes that seek to provide better connections, better access and better places for communities and all users of the A641. We have now launched a public consultation on this shortlist of schemes. We want your views on the proposed improvements so we can identify and develop the best schemes to form a final package of schemes. At present West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has allocated funding of £75.5 million to the scheme through the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund, with additional development funding from the Transforming Cities Fund, but the proposals in this consultation exceed that funding. The schemes that are taken forward, and the designs of these schemes, will be based on your feedback. This means your views are crucial to ensure that the schemes taken forward meet the needs of the community.To find out more about our proposals and take part in the consultation, please visit <a href="https://www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/a641">https://www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/a641</a> . Please note this consultation will close on the 15 August 2021 . We are also looking for Community Champions to help us reach more people in the community throughout the development of this project. If you think you can help us to spread the word about this consultation and future engagement, then please let us know by emailing yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk. Thank you again to everyone that has taken part so far, we look forward to hearing your feedback on our proposals.

What you told us and further consultation

Tomorrow, 18th March, the A641 Commonplace site will close to comments , so far we’ve had a great response with over 5,000 visitors to the site and nearly 2,000 contributions.From what you’ve told us so far the top problems are:<li>Streets feel unsafe</li> <li>Roads are congested and difficult to cross</li> <li>Areas are not walk or cycle friendly</li>Your top suggestions are:<li>Reduce traffic levels</li> <li>Provide better junctions and crossings</li> <li>Improve facilities for walking and cycling</li>Do you have friends, colleagues and family members that you think could contribute? If so, they only have 24hours left so please share this News item via the social media buttons.Once the site is closed the A641 project team will review all comments, suggestions and ideas and use the feedback to further develop proposals. In May we’ll issue a report summarising the feedback received through this Commonplace engagement and we’ll let you know how we’ve used the feedback to shape the A641 proposals, and then in Summer 2021 we will be launching a public consultation on the proposed package of schemes. Thank you to everyone that has taken part so far but this is just the start of the conversation on how to improve travel in and around Brighouse, and along the A641.The A641 Project Team

24hours until the A641 Commonplace site closes

Today this A641 Commonplace website had its 1000th visitor – thank you to everyone that has taken the time to visit and contribute. So far most of the comments have been around Brighouse but it’s great to see your comments and contributions along the corridor. From what you’ve told us so far…the top five problems are:<li>Streets feeling unsafe</li> <li>Roads being congested</li> <li>Roads being difficult to cross</li> <li>Areas not being pedestrian or cycle friendly</li> <li>Slow journeys</li>…and your top five suggestions are:<li>Provide new/better road crossings</li> <li>Improve junctions to reduce delay</li> <li>Reduce the level of traffic</li> <li>More space for walking and cycling</li> <li>New / better cycling paths</li>The site remains live for a few more weeks and will close on the 18th March – once closed we will review all comments, suggestions and ideas and use the feedback to further develop our proposals.Do you have friends, colleagues and family members that you think could contribute? If so, please share this News item via the social media buttons... Thank you,The A641 Project Team

1,000 visitors to the A641 Commonplace site

Our survey covers the A641's route from Huddersfield to Bradford through the Eastern part of Calderdale. It is important we get as much feedback as possible from local communities and road users of all kinds so we can deliver a roadway that benefits traveller no matter their mode of transport.

We want to hear your views  on the A641

During the life of this project, Calderdale Council may want to have discussions with members of the business community, residents and visitors. Please indicate if we may contact you by email to invite you to participate.