On Monday 3 November 2014 the Environment Minister, Dan Rogerson, visited parts of the Upper Calder Valley affected by unprecedented floods in 2012 and further flooding in 2013. More than 1000 homes and businesses were damaged. A great deal of progress has been made in the last two years to reduce the risk and impact… read more … about Environment Minister visits flood-affected Calder Valley>>
Work is about to start on the repair of the Eastwood Household Waste Recycling Centre in Todmorden following an incident which caused damage on Saturday 19 July. The cost of the repairs is in the region of £220,000 and will be met by SITA UK’s insurers. There will be no cost to the Council or… read more … about Repairs Begin at Eastwood Recycling Centre, Todmorden>>
Flood warning sirens in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd will be sounded next week as part of the Environment Agency’s annual maintenance tests. The test is planned ahead of the Agency’s Flood Action Campaign in November, and the flood groups in the Upper Valley are taking the opportunity to test their own plans and… read more … about Flood warning sirens and flood plans put to the test>>
Calderdale Council will become the first local authority in England to offer smokers caught dropping litter the chance to attend stop smoking sessions rather than pay a fine, if the scheme is approved by Cabinet on Monday 13 October 2014. Currently if anyone is caught dropping a cigarette end they are issued with a fixed… read more … about Smokers asked to quit or pick up the tab>>
A community project to bring the Rochdale Canal to life has taken the crown in a national award recognising fantastic work to transform the country’s historic canals and rivers. Towpath improvements, unique artwork, engaging signage, stunning wildflowers and canal-side events have helped make the Rochdale Canal and its surrounding area an exciting place to live,… read more … about Top award for community canal project>>
Calderdale Council, five local bowling clubs and the Friends of Centre Vale Park are working together to secure the future of the bowling pavilion in the popular Todmorden park. The Council is keen to make sure people continue to enjoy bowling there, and in response to concerns from the bowling clubs and Friends group about… read more … about Plans roll forward for bowling in Centre Vale Park>>
Councillors are calling for more action to be taken to clear derelict sites and buildings across Calderdale after the issue was discussed by the Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel. Calderdale Council’s Chair of the Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel, Cllr James Baker said: “Unfortunately we have many neglected sites and properties across Calderdale, such… read more … about Derelict sites come under Scrutiny>>
Respecting those who died for us Our war memorials are looking cleaner and brighter thanks to work by Calderdale Council to restore them to their former respectful glory. Since February 2014, 11 memorials have been restored, and a further two will be brought up to standard by November – in time for Remembrance Day. As… read more … about Caring for our war memorials>>
Calderdale residents could save money and help protect the environment, by taking advantage of our special offers on compost bins. To encourage residents to get composting, Calderdale Council has teamed up with Getcomposting.com to offer Home Compost Bins at special prices. Bins are available from only £19.98 (RRP £39), there’s also a Buy One Get… read more … about Don’t waste your waste>>
