UK Armed Forces personnel will be deployed to Calderdale today (Saturday 15 February) to support the ongoing recovery from last weekend’s flooding and the preparations for Storm Dennis. All available teams from Calderdale Council and partner organisations, as well as volunteers across the borough, continue to work 24/7 to support the major flood recovery efforts… read more … about Armed Forces to support Calderdale flood response and Storm Dennis preparations>>
Calderdale Council is preparing for Storm Dennis, which is expected to hit the UK this Saturday and into Sunday. The Council is continuing the clean up from Storm Ciara, after the period of intense rain and strong wind last weekend caused surface flooding in Calderdale. Community hubs have been open all week and will remain… read more … about Preparing for Storm Dennis>>
Around 600 businesses in Calderdale flooded by Storm Ciara Grants available for eligible SMEs The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (the LEP) has created a £2 million recovery fund for businesses in Calderdale that were devastated by flooding following Storm Ciara. The LEP, working in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Calderdale Council, has set up the Calderdale Business Flood Recovery Fund to… read more … about LEP creates £2 million recovery fund for flood hit businesses in Calderdale>>
Storm Ciara brought devastating flooding across Calderdale on Sunday 9 February. Heavy and persistent rain led to widespread flooding, causing several road and building closures and flooding to homes and businesses. Local residents, flood wardens and teams from Calderdale Council and other organisations showed their amazing community spirit, braving the bad weather and working around… read more … about Calderdale’s response to flooding>>
Joint press release from the Environment Agency and Calderdale Council Great progress is being made constructing the new bridge – a vital part of the Mytholmroyd flood alleviation scheme – and it is set to be open by spring 2020. The demolition of the existing Caldene Bridge will begin as soon as the new bridge… read more … about New bridge to help reduce flood risk in Mytholmroyd set to open in Spring>>
Press release from the Environment Agency Storm and flood damage increase chance of experiencing mental health issues by 50% Low-income renters amongst those most at risk Environment Agency calls on people to ‘Prepare, Act, Survive’ this Flood Action Week People who experience damage caused by extreme weather such as storms or flooding can be 50… read more … about Environment Agency urges people to prepare for flooding to reduce impacts on mental health>>
Calderdale Council is a “national leader in flood management” and has a “strong track record of leading and delivering on a number of key transport issues at the national and regional level”. That was just some of the feedback given by a team of experts from the Local Government Association (LGA) when they carried out… read more … about Top marks for Council’s Highways Service in independent review>>
Press release from Yorkshire Water The Boxing Day floods in 2015 had a significant impact on Calderdale and since then Yorkshire Water has been working with partners on a number of projects to help slow the flow of water and reduce flood risk. Above Todmorden, the landscape is being transforming by a pioneering Natural Flood… read more … about Hebden Bridge Reservoirs to be lowered to help reduce flood risk>>
As Calderdale prepares to mark the fourth anniversary of Storm Eva, it’s a time to reflect on the huge progress which has been made to protect the Calder Valley from future flooding. On Friday 20 December 2019 the Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Board, which was set up in the aftermath of the 2012 floods,… read more … about Four years on from the Boxing Day floods>>
