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'''Mixenden''' is a village in [[Calderdale]], on the outskirts of [[Halifax, West Yorkshire|Halifax]] in the county of [[West Yorkshire]], England. The name Mixenden derives from the Anglo Saxon 'mixen' (compost or dung heap) and 'den' usually refers to pasture land, usually for pigs |
'''Mixenden''' is a village in [[Calderdale]], on the outskirts of [[Halifax, West Yorkshire|Halifax]] in the county of [[West Yorkshire]], England. The name Mixenden derives from the Anglo Saxon 'mixen' (compost or dung heap) and 'den' usually refers to pasture land, usually for pigs. |
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[[File:Mixenden reservoir (25th July 2010).jpg|thumb|left|Mixenden Reservoir]] |
[[File:Mixenden reservoir (25th July 2010).jpg|thumb|left|Mixenden Reservoir]] |
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During the 1970s, after the building of [[tower blocks]] in Mixenden, social problems and unemployment led to a tarnished reputation. Although much has been done to regenerate the area, its isolation from other neighbourhoods and its position, {{convert|3|miles|km|0}} north-west of Halifax, continues to contribute to a social separation from the rest of Calderdale. |
During the 1970s, after the building of [[tower blocks]] in Mixenden, social problems and unemployment led to a tarnished reputation. Although much has been done to regenerate the area, its isolation from other neighbourhoods and its position, {{convert|3|miles|km|0}} north-west of Halifax, continues to contribute to a social separation from the rest of Calderdale. |
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Not many of these are left and the one remaining pub, the Crown and Anchor, called last orders in 2010 and was later converted into cottages. |
Not many of these are left and the one remaining pub, the Crown and Anchor, called last orders in 2010 and was later converted into cottages. |
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Currently in Mixenden there are two public schools, three newsagent's with off licences |
Currently in Mixenden there are two public schools, three newsagent's with off licences, one launderette, one fish and chip shop, two pizza/Indian takeaways, one Chinese takeaway, two sandwich shops, a library, a council-funded activity centre and a doctors' surgery (Caritas Group Practice Mixenden). |
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There are also numerous public children's play areas that are maintained by [[Calderdale|Calderdale Council]]. |
There are also numerous public children's play areas that are maintained by [[Calderdale|Calderdale Council]]. |
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To the north-west of the village is a large reservoir that is maintained by [[Yorkshire Water]] |
To the north-west of the village is a large reservoir that is maintained by [[Yorkshire Water]].<ref>[http://www.ogdenwater.org.uk/resinfo.php "Ogden Water Country Park & Nature Reserve"], Ogdenwater.org.uk, Individual registered web site</ref> |
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As of January 2017, The councillors for the Mixenden Ward are Clr Barry Collins, Clr |
As of January 2017, The councillors for the Mixenden Ward are Clr Barry Collins, Clr Lisa Lambert and Clr Daniel Sutherland. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 00:20, 9 April 2019
| Mixenden | |
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.jpg) Mixenden Tower Blocks | |
  Mixenden Location within West Yorkshire | |
| Population | 12,739 (Ward. Illingworth and Mixenden. 2011) |
| OS grid reference | SE061284 |
| • London | 170 mi (270 km) SSE |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HALIFAX |
| Postcode district | HX2 |
| Dialling code | 01422 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Mixenden is a village in Calderdale, on the outskirts of Halifax in the county of West Yorkshire, England. The name Mixenden derives from the Anglo Saxon 'mixen' (compost or dung heap) and 'den' usually refers to pasture land, usually for pigs.
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During the 1970s, after the building of tower blocks in Mixenden, social problems and unemployment led to a tarnished reputation. Although much has been done to regenerate the area, its isolation from other neighbourhoods and its position, 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Halifax, continues to contribute to a social separation from the rest of Calderdale.
At one time like many other villages it boasted of 3 pubs, a nightclub, 3 fish and chip shops, numerous family businesses including a butcher's, a baker's, a newsagent's, a grocer's, a garage with petrol, a doctors' surgery, a library and two factories, two churches and two schools. Not many of these are left and the one remaining pub, the Crown and Anchor, called last orders in 2010 and was later converted into cottages.
Currently in Mixenden there are two public schools, three newsagent's with off licences, one launderette, one fish and chip shop, two pizza/Indian takeaways, one Chinese takeaway, two sandwich shops, a library, a council-funded activity centre and a doctors' surgery (Caritas Group Practice Mixenden).
There are also numerous public children's play areas that are maintained by Calderdale Council.
To the north-west of the village is a large reservoir that is maintained by Yorkshire Water.[1]
As of January 2017, The councillors for the Mixenden Ward are Clr Barry Collins, Clr Lisa Lambert and Clr Daniel Sutherland.
See also
References
- ^ "Ogden Water Country Park & Nature Reserve", Ogdenwater.org.uk, Individual registered web site
External links
Media related to Mixenden at Wikimedia Commons- Ward data - Calderdale Council
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