Sowerby Bridge Library is reopening on Monday 8 January following the completion of major refurbishment works. The library is over 100 years old and suffered from a number of age-related issues. It closed last summer to allow repairs to the roof, the installation of a new boiler system, plus upgrades to the library space with… read more … about Investing in Sowerby Bridge and Mytholmroyd libraries>>
Welcome to Yorkshire has unveiled the first set of Tour de Yorkshire roadshows which will take place across the county in the run up to this year’s races. The roadshows give a detailed view of the route and provide local residents, businesses and community groups with all the information they need to embrace the fourth… read more … about Tour de Yorkshire shows go back on the road>>
Calderdale Council is prepared for the snow which is forecast overnight and tomorrow morning (Friday 29 December 2017). The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow in West Yorkshire. The heaviest snow is expected to fall between 8am and 10am on Friday, with up to 5.5cm possible from 6am. Six gritters are… read more … about Preparing for snow>>
This party season, Calderdale Council’s community safety wardens are out and about around the clock to help keep local communities safe. Last month, an increased number of community safety wardens started to patrol Calderdale’s streets 24/7, to help keep the borough safe and clean throughout the year. Cllr Susan Press, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for… read more … about Wardens keep Calderdale safe this festive season and all year round>>
Christmas is just around the corner, and while the decorations might be up for while longer yet, many will be soon be thinking about how to get rid of the Christmas tree. In the UK approximately 250 tonnes of Christmas trees that could have been recycled are simply thrown out. Ogden Water Local Nature Reserve… read more … about Tis the season to tree-cycle>>
Over the last two years the local community, Calderdale Council and partner organisations have been working hard to recover from the floods that hit Calderdale on Boxing Day 2015 and to prepare for future flooding. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “We are extremely proud of the way that local communities and businesses have… read more … about Two years on from the floods>>
A Hebden Bridge business whose stock and machines were badly damaged by flooding is now thriving with the help of funding from Calderdale Council. Print Bureau is a design, print and marketing company based in Hebden Bridge. The floods of Boxing Day 2015 left the company unable to continue production in-house and it was temporarily… read more … about Flooded local business bounces back>>
Press release from Slow the Flow and the Environment Agency If your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time in the ‘great outdoors’, keep fit and healthy, give something back to the community and help prevent Calderdale from flooding, why not volunteer for Slow the Flow during 2018. Over the past year the Calderdale… read more … about Make a New Year’s resolution to Slow the Flow in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is responding to public concerns about gritting and revising its approach following the further bout of persistent and severe weather last week. This has led to further actions to ensure a level of gritting across Calderdale that is consistent with previous practice. The Council has fully reassessed its pilot policy, resulting in the… read more … about Winter gritting – Council responds>>
