New CCTV cameras that provide clearer images and use less power have been officially launched in Calderdale as part of a £680,000 upgrade. On Friday 29 January 2016, Calderdale Council, West Yorkshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire, Mark Burns-Williamson, formally marked the start of a new era for community safety… read more … about New era for CCTV in Calderdale>>
The suspension of parking charges in flood affected areas of Calderdale has now been extended until the end of February 2016. After the unprecedented flooding of Boxing Day, Calderdale Council announced that parking charges in flood affected areas would be formally suspended, to help communities return to normal. Charges were due to be reintroduced in… read more … about Free parking extended for flood-hit communities>>
That’s the message from visitor centres, markets, the majority of businesses and tourist attractions as Calderdale continues to recover from the unprecedented flooding on Boxing Day. It’s now one month on from the floods, and although local communities are still recovering from the impact of the flooding, many shops and businesses have managed to reopen… read more … about Calderdale is open for business>>
One month on from the shocking floods in Calderdale, the total value of business grants approved by the Council has hit the £1million mark. The flooding on Boxing Day affected businesses all over the borough, with an estimated 1635 businesses suffering from flood damage, and many still closed. A number of these businesses have been… read more … about Business grants total £1 million>>
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Alert of Rain (very low likelihood, medium impacts), which is valid from 06:00 on Tuesday to 15:00 on Wednesday. Visit Eye On Calderdale (link is external)(external link) for the latest information and flood alerts. Rain will become heavy and persistent at times during Tuesday and into Wednesday. The rain will… read more … about Storm Jonas: Be prepared>>
Calderdale Council is asking for people’s views on whether children’s playgrounds should be smoke free, with public consultation running for the next week. The Council is committed to reducing smoking prevalence, and as part of this commitment we are proposing to make all Calderdale playground areas smoke free. If adopted, the ban could be in… read more … about Are smoke free children’s playgrounds the future?>>
Calderdale Council is continuing to crack down on fly-tipping in the borough, and has recently brought cases against two local men. In cases heard by Halifax Magistrates on Friday 15 January, Mr John Bagley of Halifax pleaded guilty to a fly tipping offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and in a separate case Mr… read more … about Crackdown on fly-tipping>>
A month after the unprecedented flooding on 26 December 2015, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, talks about the damage and recovery work so far. “The Boxing Day floods caused devastation across Calderdale. The impacts are extensive and widespread, and will be felt for a long time to come. Amongst those affected include an estimated… read more … about One month on from the Boxing Day floods>>
Proposed changes to the way health services are provided across Calderdale and Huddersfield will be discussed by Calderdale’s Health and Wellbeing Board at its next meeting on Thursday 17 March 2016. The Health and Wellbeing Board leads on the strategic planning of local health and wellbeing services in Calderdale. The Chair of the Health and… read more … about Health and Wellbeing Board to Discuss Health Proposals>>
