Saturday 6 February is National Libraries Day and Calderdale libraries are giving families the chance to celebrate by holding a range of free activities across the borough. From quizzes and crafts to exhibitions and piano performances, there’s something for everyone.Todmorden Library will be celebrating 120 years at the heart of town life with displays about… read more … about Fun for all the family on National Libraries Day>>
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Alert of Rain (very low likelihood, medium impacts), which is valid from 06:00 on Tuesday to 15:00 on Wednesday. Visit Eye On Calderdale (link is external)(external link) for the latest information and flood alerts. Rain will become heavy and persistent at times during Tuesday and into Wednesday. The rain will… read more … about Storm Jonas: Be prepared>>
A month after the unprecedented flooding on 26 December 2015, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, talks about the damage and recovery work so far. “The Boxing Day floods caused devastation across Calderdale. The impacts are extensive and widespread, and will be felt for a long time to come. Amongst those affected include an estimated… read more … about One month on from the Boxing Day floods>>
As residents and businesses in flood hit areas of Calderdale recover from the devastating floods of Boxing Day, Calderdale Council is offering advice for making insurance claims and ensuring reputable contractors are hired for any building work needed. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, Cllr Barry Collins, said: “Knowing how to claim… read more … about Advice on insurance and repairs following flooding>>
Communities across Calderdale are continuing the recovery effort after the devastating flooding in Calderdale on Boxing Day 2015. The terrible impact of these floods has been shocking, and Calderdale Council is doing all it can within available resources to help communities return to normal. One of the ways the Council is helping is by providing… read more … about Funding for residents affected by flooding>>
Calderdale Council estimates that a massive 1,250 businesses have been affected by the Boxing Day floods. These businesses can apply to the Council for financial support to help them get back on their feet. A grant of up to £2,500 per business is available to help them open up and start trading again after damage… read more … about Support for flood-hit businesses>>
Joint press release issued by Calder Valley Flood Support Hebden Bridge Town Hall flood services are being driven by Hebden Bridge Community Association, Calderdale Council, the Environment Agency and the goodwill of local and far flung volunteers. David Browning from Hebden Bridge Community Association says: ‘We’re proud our local Town Hall is working brilliantly to… read more … about Pulling together>>
Calderdale Council is deploying all available resources today, working with partners to coordinate the response to Boxing Day’s devastation. A number of severe flood warnings were issued yesterday in the borough following record river levels. This was mirrored elsewhere across the North putting a major strain on resources available to deal with impacts. In… read more … about Council coordinate response to unprecedented Calderdale flooding>>
The ambition to host a world record breaking dance event is among the first commissions revealed today for the Yorkshire Festival 2016. Big Disco will see the world’s largest disco ball (10m diameter), on loan from Bestival, suspended from a crane above Duke Studios in Leeds while more than 20,000 people dance to the same track,… read more … about Explosive first shows announced for Yorkshire Festival 2016>>
