Calderdale’s flood wardens, who volunteer to be the ‘eyes and ears’ on the ground during flooding incidents, now have a new piece of equipment to help them with their role. Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency have funded some new radios, which flood wardens will use to give and receive messages quickly and easily in… read more … about New radios to boost flood warden communications>>
By April 2017 Calderdale will have welcomed 50 Syrian refugees to the borough, fulfilling the pledge made by the Council in September 2015. The Council made the commitment to offer a new home to the refugees as part of the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme. The Cabinet will discuss a report on the progress and… read more … about Supporting our Syrian refugees>>
On Friday 20 January 2017 there are 100 days to go until the Tour de Yorkshire comes to Calderdale, and the Council is encouraging local community groups to apply for grants of up to £5000 to help them put on events and festivals to celebrate. Calderdale’s vibrant towns and spectacular events will be in the… read more … about Boost for Calderdale events and festivals>>
On Tuesday 17 January 2017 Elland Bridge opened to pedestrians and cyclists. The first people to walk across the newly rebuilt bridge were Joe Braithwaite, Chair of Elland and District Partnership, Joanne Wood and her colleagues and children from Elland-based Waters Edge Day Nursery. Take a look at the video(external link) of the first pedestrians… read more … about Elland Bridge now open to pedestrians and cyclists>>
2017 is a big year for Elland. It marks 700 years since the town received a Royal Charter to hold a weekly market and be classed officially as a market town. To celebrate this momentous anniversary in Calderdale’s history, a series of events will be held in the town throughout the year, led by the… read more … about 700 years of Elland>>
Christmas has been and gone for another year, and while the decorations might be up for while longer, many will 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 in… read more … about Get Christmas tree-cycling>>
Flood-affected residents and businesses across Calderdale are being reminded that time is running out to apply for grants to repair and protect their properties, as the application deadlines are fast approaching. Calderdale was the worst hit area by the unprecedented floods last Boxing Day, with over 2000 residents and more than 1000 businesses flooded. Calderdale… read more … about Last chance to apply for flood grants>>
New flood groups are now set up in Elland, Copley, Luddendenfoot and Sowerby Bridge. Flood groups are groups of local people who volunteer to help their local communities with issues regarding flooding. Groups are already established in Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Todmorden, and have been an important community resource in identifying and helping to address… read more … about New flood groups to help communities>>
Since unprecedented floods hit Calderdale on Boxing Day 2015, Calderdale Council has been working tirelessly with other organisations and local people to help the borough recover and to protect communities from further flooding. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “The floods caused devastation across 25 miles of Calderdale. Over 2000 residents and more than… read more … about One year on from the floods>>
