Local people will have the opportunity to discuss the development plans in their area at six Local Plan workshops which have been set up by Calderdale Council. The workshops will be held at six venues across Calderdale to give residents the chance to help shape the Council’s Local Plan. Each workshop will include exercises and… read more … about Sign up to a Local Plan workshop>>
Hebden Bridge Market has been crowned one of Britain’s best markets in a prestigious national competition. The popular market has been namedBest Small Outdoor Market in the Great British Market Awards run by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA). Cllr Barry Collins, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, said: “This… read more … about Hebden Bridge Market is one of Britain’s best>>
Drivers in Calderdale are being advised that a section of Burdock Way (A629) in Halifax will be closed for urgent repair works this weekend. The Burdock Way flyover at the junction with King Cross Street will be closed from 8pm on Saturday 6 February until 8pm on Sunday 7 February 2016. A recent routine inspection… read more … about Burdock Way to be closed for repairs>>
Calderdale Council has appointed Paul Cobbing as the Independent Chair of the Calderdale Floods Commission. Paul is the Chief Executive of the National Flood Forum, a national charity dedicated to supporting and representing communities and individuals at risk of flooding. Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “Paul is the ideal candidate for the role… read more … about Cobbing takes the Chair for the Calderdale Floods Commission>>
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>>
