Local volunteers have been helping to keep the River Calder in Mytholmroyd clear of vegetation to reduce the risk of flooding, and there are still lots more chances to take part. Work by the Environment Agency has shown that removing overgrown vegetation from the river is far more effective at reducing flood risk than taking… read more … about Volunteers help to reduce flood risk>>
Kirsten Fussing, who works for Calderdale Council, has been named a ‘local government hero’ for going the extra mile to support community groups in the borough. She received the prestigious title on 30 June in the Local Authority Heroes Awards run by Locality, the leading nationwide network for community-led organisations. The awards celebrate the country’s… read more … about Kirsten is a local hero!>>
Childminders and excited children in Hebden Bridge are set to welcome the Tour de France by having their very own cycle race! On Thursday 3 July 2014 from 9.45am until 10.45am, the Upper Valley Childminders Group will meet in Calder Holmes Park with bicycles, scooters and anything else with wheels to take part in cycling… read more … about Childminders and their children enter the spirit of cycling>>
It’s now less than 2 weeks until the Grand Depart of the Tour de France, and the culmination of 100 days of art and culture, as Yorkshire Festival 2014 draws to a close. There’s already been a fantastic array of events in Calderdale, but don’t worry if you haven’t yet managed to ‘be part of… read more … about Last chance to ‘Be part of it’>>
Concerned residents who have been advised they are paying too much Council Tax, are being reminded that they can find out whether or not their homes are in the wrong band for free. Calderdale Council has received a number of calls from people who have been contacted by companies, claiming that their Council Tax bands… read more … about Warning on Council Tax calls>>
With the launch of the new bee partnership – Get Calderdale Buzzing! – this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2014) Calderdale residents now have the opportunity to help save our bees – and other pollinating insects such as butterflies, moths and hoverflies – who do so much essential work for us, pollinating many… read more … about Let’s get Calderdale buzzing! Please help our bees>>
Mytholmroyd is getting ready for the Tour de France, as a temporary feature on New Road is being removed so the race can safely travel through the town. The temporary kerbs were installed last summer near the Shoulder of Mutton public house, and the improvements have been well-received, with residents commenting on how much safer… read more … about Works taking place in Mytholmroyd>>
Calderdale is a great place to cycle and soon there will be even more opportunities to get out and about on your bike! Improvements have been taking place along the off-road sections of the Calder Valley Cycleway – the Route 66 cycleway running between Sowerby Bridge and Hebden Bridge. The full Route 66 runs between Warland and Sowerby Bridge… read more … about Ready to roll – cycleway upgrade underway>>
Calderdale Council is consulting on proposals by a local group to set up a neighbourhood forum to help shape planning and development in its local area. The group in Park ward has applied to the Council to be named as the formal neighbourhood forum. If approved, this would give the group powers to create a… read more … about Ground-breaking proposal for community-led development>>
