On the anniversary of Calderdale Council declaring a climate emergency, a new initiative is helping to shape climate action and supporting work to make Calderdale homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. In early 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. The… read more … about Calderdale Citizens’ Jury helps to shape climate action – supporting warmer and healthier homes>>
Landowners in Calderdale could benefit from a new round of funding to support the creation of natural flood management measures on their land. Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency have launched the latest round of the NFM Grant Scheme, which aims to support farmers and landowners in implementing natural flood management (NFM) techniques. Natural flood… read more … about Grants support natural flood management in Calderdale>>
Plans to improve walking and cycling access around Elland and West Vale, including to the planned new Elland Rail Station, are moving forward with the appointment of the contractor to finalise the detailed designs for the project. The new rail station for Elland is being delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with… read more … about Step forward for project to improve routes around Elland and support development of new rail station>>
Work to protect Calderdale’s landscapes and wildlife and promote nature conservation and restoration is being outlined as part of a bold new Ecological Emergency Action Plan for the borough. Restoring nature in Calderdale offers a range of benefits, from enhancing climate resilience through improved carbon storage, to supporting biodiversity, reducing flood risk and improving air and… read more … about Launch of plan to protect and restore Calderdale’s natural environment>>
A new co-produced strategy, setting out a shared commitment to the north Halifax area over the next 10 years, is being considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The communities of north Halifax are on the outskirts of the town, including the villages of Ovenden, Illingworth and Mixenden. These communities benefit from many special qualities, including distinct… read more … about A shared commitment to north Halifax>>
Calderdale Council has approved an application by Calder Valley Skip Hire Ltd for an Environmental Permit to run a small waste incinerator plant at Belmont Industrial Estate in Sowerby Bridge. When determining the environmental permit, consideration had to be given to a number of factors, most importantly the protection of the environment and human health,… read more … about Calder Valley Skip Hire permit approved>>
Hebden Bridge sculptor, Sally Barker, is Artist in Residence at Ogden Water Nature Reserve and is inviting the public to come and see her work in a special Open Day on Saturday 23 November 2024. From 1.30 – 4pm members of the public will be invited to meet Sally and see the work she has… read more … about Artist in Residence Sally Barker to host open day at Ogden Water Nature Reserve>>
Press release from the West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme A successful bid for £36,000 is to be used to help improve the mental well-being of communities at risk of flooding. The bid for funding by West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme (WYFLIP) has been approved during the Environment Agency’s national Flood Action Week by Yorkshire Regional… read more … about Trailblazing project gets off the ground to improve the mental health of people at high risk of flooding>>
On the eighth anniversary of the Calderdale Flood Action Plan, the Council and partners are reflecting on progress and working with communities to support flood resilience this autumn and winter. This October marks eight years since the launch of the Calderdale Flood Action Plan, which was created following the floods of Boxing Day 2015. It… read more … about Supporting flood action and resilience>>
