Halifax retains purple flag status for seventh year

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    Halifax has been awarded Purple Flag status for the seventh consecutive year for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out.

    Purple Flag is the gold standard for town centres, like Green Flag for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. The award scheme recognises excellence in the management of the evening and night time economy.

    Halifax benefits from the continued work with groups such as Street Angels, Bus Oasis and the White Ribbon Campaign.

    Halifax was the first town in Yorkshire to hold a Purple Flag. Leeds was awarded the accolade in 2017 for the first time.

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