Mytholmroyd resident Esther Waite has taken measures to protect her property’s electrical supply following the floods of December 2015, which left her without power for several days. Using grant funding provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the electrical system and meter, which were previously located in the basement, have been moved… read more … about Resident powers up property in preparation for any flooding>>
Commenting on Calderdale Council’s enforcement review, Cllr Susan Press, Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhood Services, said: “We’re taking a new, more efficient, firm but fair approach to enforcement. We committed to doing this in the Council’s 2018 budget, and local people tell us how important it is to tackle issues like fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour,… read more … about Enforcement review>>
Calderdale residents are being warned about a Council Tax scam that is trying to get hold of their personal details fraudulently. If you receive a text message or phone call saying you are entitled to a Council Tax refund as your property banding has been reduced, it is fake and you must not act on… read more … about Council Tax scam alert>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce: Calderdale Council has met with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce as part of its ongoing preparations for the UK leaving the European Union on 29 March 2019. The organisations are working together to ensure local businesses are as prepared as possible… read more … about Helping businesses prepare for Brexit>>
From Monday 25 February 2019, changes to existing parking charges will be introduced on a number of streets and in car parks across Calderdale. Following approval by Cabinet in November 2018, parking tariffs are now being amended in a mix of on-street and off-street existing pay and display locations. The cost of parking in many… read more … about Changes to parking charges in Calderdale>>
Press release from the Environment Agency A new footbridge has been installed and flood walls built as part of the initial phase of construction of flood defences in Mytholmroyd to be completed. This phase is along Cragg Brook with the new steel bridge for pedestrians upstream of the railway viaduct between the back of the… read more … about First part of Mytholmroyd flood defences finished>>
Over 160 new homes could be built in Ovenden after Calderdale Council’s Cabinet approved plans for the release of land for new housing. An initial design includes 78 extra care apartments and 91 affordable homes. Extra care housing can provide an alternative to residential care and support people so that they can remain independent and… read more … about Offering Extra Care in Ovenden>>
An outdoor screening of the award-winning film, Bohemian Rhapsody, is coming to Halifax later this year. The Shay Stadium will host the Cinema Under the Stars event on Friday 17 May from 7pm. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere from the pitch and watch the celebrated film on a giant screen. Bohemian Rhapsody (rated 12a) is… read more … about We will rock you, at the Shay>>
Repair work on the spa pool facility at Todmorden Sports Centre is scheduled to take place from Monday 25 February. The spa pool facility has been out of action for some time following a safety inspection of equipment at the centre. A programme of repairs in now in place; however due to the complexity of… read more … about Repairs to take place on Todmorden spa pool>>
