Communities across Calderdale are continuing the recovery effort after the devastating flooding in Calderdale on Boxing Day 2015. The terrible impact of these floods has been shocking, and Calderdale Council is doing all it can within available resources to help communities return to normal. One of the ways the Council is helping is by providing… read more … about Funding for residents affected by flooding>>
Joint press release issued by Calder Valley Flood Support Hebden Bridge Town Hall flood services are being driven by Hebden Bridge Community Association, Calderdale Council, the Environment Agency and the goodwill of local and far flung volunteers. David Browning from Hebden Bridge Community Association says: ‘We’re proud our local Town Hall is working brilliantly to… read more … about Pulling together>>
Calderdale Council has now received news of funding from government to help support residents and businesses affected by flooding. The Council has immediately agreed to make a £500 hardship payment to householders who have been severely affected by the floods. This is in addition to the Council tax and Business rate relief already announced. The Council… read more … about Funding for flood hit residents and businesses>>
Calderdale Council has confirmed there will be rapid financial support available for households and businesses affected by the floods. For residents, Council Tax payments will be suspended for up to six months for homes that are severely affected and there will also be individual grants. The Council is asking for financial assistance from the Government… read more … about Council support for flood hit homes and businesses>>
Where can I report instances of flooding or damage caused by flooding? The Council has opened its Contact Centre for urgent issues and flooding reports. It will be open 24 hours on 01422 288001 between 8.45am-5pm and 01422 288000 outside of those hours. Do I need to leave my home? We advise residents to stay… read more … about Flooding FAQs>>
16- to 24-year-olds in Calderdale who are struggling to find work or get into further education are being invited to take part in a free event. The Grow Your Future event, run by Calderdale Council, is about helping young people to manage their money and find jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities. It takes place on… read more … about Young people get chance to grow their future>>
The way that benefit applications are made will soon become easier and more efficient as a new electronic way of claiming for both Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction is being introduced. Following approval at Cabinet, the Council is now introducing a new way to claim online, using e-forms and an online verification system Calderdale… read more … about Introducing electronic claims>>
A Calderdale resident is celebrating after winning the £6000 cash prize offered for people who pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. Calderdale Council is one of four Yorkshire boroughs that took part in the competition, as part of a campaign to encourage people to pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. The initiative has… read more … about Calderdale resident scoops big prize in Direct Debit competition>>
It’s getting to the time of the year when colds and flu start to take hold, and Calderdale Council is urging people to take precautions to avoid infections, including getting their flu vaccination. The flu vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce harm from flu. Every year, the NHS provides the vaccine… read more … about Reducing your flu risk>>
