Calderdale has the highest number of Green Flag parks per head of any local authority in Yorkshire and Humber– and that’s official. Seven parks in Calderdale have been judged as being some of the very best in the UK, and are among a record-breaking 1,476 parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious… read more … about Calderdale parks are number one!>>
Having clean streets and public areas is important to everyone, and Calderdale Council takes a firm stance on tackling litter and dog fouling. The Council has successfully prosecuted two individuals in the borough for environmental offences. The cases were heard at Halifax Magistrates Court last month. For Jamie Newburn of Halifax, not cleaning up after… read more … about Pick up or pay up>>
Eastwood Recycling Centre in Todmorden is expected to be closed until November 2014, as extensive repairs are needed following an incident which caused damage on Saturday 19 July. This comes just seven months after reopening following major renovations to improve the facilities. A man has been charged with criminal damage and detailed investigations are underway… read more … about Update on Eastwood Recycling Centre, Todmorden>>
There are now two extra pairs of hands to help look after the countryside of Calderdale. Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Water are embarking on the second year of a joint project to help people get the most out of their visit to the borough’s countryside and reservoirs. To help with this project, two assistant countryside… read more … about Looking after Calderdale’s countryside>>
A state of the art sand pit with water has now opened at Manor Heath Park, bringing the seaside to Halifax this summer! There’s no need to make any long trips to the coast to enjoy the sun (hopefully) and sand this year, children can build sandcastles and paddle in the water in the safety… read more … about Manor Heath Park brings the seaside to Halifax>>
Local residents and community groups are being asked to help with a campaign to protect wildlife in Calderdale. Himalayan Balsam is an invasive weed from Asia which is spreading rapidly through Calderdale’s woodlands, open spaces and riverbanks, and is a serious threat to our natural environment. So Calderdale Council is fighting back, and we need… read more … about Protecting our wildlife – we need your help!>>
Crow Wood Park in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, could soon be given the prestigious Centenary Field status, meaning it would be protected forever in honour of local people who lost their lives in the First World War. To mark the upcoming anniversary of the War’s outbreak, independent charity Fields in Trust and The Royal British Legion… read more … about Protecting parks and honouring heroes>>
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>>
It’s two years since unprecedented flooding hit the Upper Calder Valley, including Hebden Bridge, and one year since the flooding in Walsden. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will mark these anniversaries with a review of the progress which has been made to reduce the risk and impact of future flooding in the Upper Calder Valley. … read more … about £3m flood funding to protect towns>>
