Christmas is over, and although the decorations might be up for a 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 after Christmas. At Ogden Water nature reserve, outside Halifax, they… read more … about A tree-mendous recycling idea>>
Residents across Calderdale can find all the information they need to be winter wise this year. Winter is on its way and temperatures have really dropped in recent weeks. Calderdale Council is busy making sure it’s prepared for a period of bad winter weather and is advising residents to do the same. After the success… read more … about Be prepared, be winter wise!>>
Councillors in Calderdale are looking at ways to make the borough a healthier place, by exploring the relationship between healthy people and healthy environments. Calderdale Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel has appointed a Scrutiny Review Group made up of councillors across political parties, who will discuss a number of objectives at forthcoming meetings. These… read more … about Focus on a healthy environment for a healthy Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council has retained its spot at the top of the charts for household waste recycling in Yorkshire and Humberside. Recently released figures show that Calderdale is leading the way in recycling, with a household waste recycling rate of over 60%. It is the only authority in the Yorkshire and Humber region that is… read more … about Recycling rate tops the chart!>>
Goosey goosey gander, where shall I wander? If you want to catch a glimpse of some exciting new artwork, then Hebden Bridge is the answer, as life-size woven willow goose sculptures have swooped down to Old Gate. It’s thanks to the hard work of young volunteers involved in Calderdale Council’s Community Taskforce, which gives young,… read more … about Youngsters spread their wings to create goose sculptures>>
On Monday 3 November 2014 the Environment Minister, Dan Rogerson, visited parts of the Upper Calder Valley affected by unprecedented floods in 2012 and further flooding in 2013. More than 1000 homes and businesses were damaged. A great deal of progress has been made in the last two years to reduce the risk and impact… read more … about Environment Minister visits flood-affected Calder Valley>>
Work is about to start on the repair of the Eastwood Household Waste Recycling Centre in Todmorden following an incident which caused damage on Saturday 19 July. The cost of the repairs is in the region of £220,000 and will be met by SITA UK’s insurers. There will be no cost to the Council or… read more … about Repairs Begin at Eastwood Recycling Centre, Todmorden>>
Flood warning sirens in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd will be sounded next week as part of the Environment Agency’s annual maintenance tests. The test is planned ahead of the Agency’s Flood Action Campaign in November, and the flood groups in the Upper Valley are taking the opportunity to test their own plans and… read more … about Flood warning sirens and flood plans put to the test>>
Calderdale Council will become the first local authority in England to offer smokers caught dropping litter the chance to attend stop smoking sessions rather than pay a fine, if the scheme is approved by Cabinet on Monday 13 October 2014. Currently if anyone is caught dropping a cigarette end they are issued with a fixed… read more … about Smokers asked to quit or pick up the tab>>
