Funding from the Government for the Discretionary Housing Payment scheme has been increased from £134,149 in 2012/13 to £384,941 for 2013/14, to help people who will be affected by the introduction of welfare reform. The scheme, which is an emergency fund to help reduce hardship whilst people find alternative solutions to housing issues, was launched… read more … about Helping those in housing need>>
Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency are continuing to work together with the local community to resolve the drainage issues at Centre Vale Park in Todmorden. A plan of action has been agreed with the aim of establishing exactly what the problems are, and to identify potential solutions that can be put into place as… read more … about Resolving drainage issues at Centre Vale Park>>
The five West Yorkshire councils plus York and Metro continue to develop a ground breaking Transport Fund that will see significant investment in the region’s transport network to create new jobs and support economic growth. Reducing congestion, improving the flow of freight and making it easier for people to commute to and from expected major… read more … about Keeping West Yorkshire moving>>
