Press release from Environment Agency Work to remove gravel from Hebden Water will be starting next week as part of the Environment Agency’s recovery work following the floods at Christmas. There are several locations where gravels have deposited in Hebden Water, a tributary of the River Calder, since the floods. This includes Old Gate, Waterside… read more … about Gravel removal work begins at Hebden Water>>
Deadlines have now been removed for applications to Calderdale Council’s Repair and Renew grant for owners of residential and business premises affected by the Boxing Day Flood in the Calder Valley. Timescales for the applications have now been lifted, however, funds from the government are limited and people wanting to make an application should register… read more … about Deadline lifted for funding to protect your home or business>>
More people could receive funding to help recover from the Boxing Day floods, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss the eligibility criteria of flooding grants. In response to the devastating flooding on Boxing Day, funding was made available to support affected households and businesses. To date, Calderdale Council has paid over £2 million to properties affected… read more … about Applying for funding to protect homes and businesses>>
Calderdale Council is offering grants of up to £5000 for local voluntary and community groups organising festivals or events after the Boxing Day floods. The aim is to celebrate all that’s great about Calderdale, sending out a clear message that it’s open for business. The new fund is part of the Council’s continued work to… read more … about Funding boost for Calderdale festivals>>
Work to remove the collapsed section of the Whitesands building on Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd, starts on Tuesday 1 March. The building, formerly Whitesands Travel Agents, was overwhelmed during the Boxing Day floods, spilling rubble and building debris into the River Calder. In order to remove this risk and improve the appearance of the site, Environment… read more … about Removal of collapsed building in Mytholmroyd overwhelmed in Boxing Day floods>>
It’s now two months on from the devastating floods that hit Calderdale on Boxing Day, and communities are slowly beginning to return to normal, with many shops and businesses reopening. Council services will also shortly return to normal as well. In affected areas parking charges were suspended and skip hire has been free of charge… read more … about Services return to normal after flooding>>
The flood roadshows set up by Calderdale Council are well underway, and hundreds of residents and businesses have already been to find out more about the plans to help reduce the impact of future flooding. Sessions have been held in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge so far and feedback from attendees has been positive, with comments… read more … about Still time to share views on flooding>>
As part of our post flood recovery Calderdale Council is working with local community organisations and volunteers to get feedback from the people who helped out after the Boxing Day floods. Volunteers worked tirelessly to help communities after the flooding. The Council is now looking for the opinions of these volunteers to find out what… read more … about Have your say on the flood response>>
Work to enable the road and school to reopen and residents to return to their homes at flood-affected Scout Road, Mytholmroyd, has moved a step closer as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet approved up to £400,000 of funding on Monday 15 February. Storm Eva on Boxing Day caused a landslip which has blocked Scout Road, led to… read more … about Next steps for Scout Road>>
