Category Archives: Flooding

LEP creates £2 million recovery fund for flood hit businesses in Calderdale

Posted on 13/02/2020 by Calderdale Council

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>>

Calderdale’s response to flooding

Posted on 10/02/2020 by Calderdale Council

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>>

New bridge to help reduce flood risk in Mytholmroyd set to open in Spring

Posted on 21/01/2020 by Calderdale Council

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>>

Environment Agency urges people to prepare for flooding to reduce impacts on mental health

Posted on 21/01/2020 by Calderdale Council

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>>

Top marks for Council’s Highways Service in independent review

Posted on 03/01/2020 by Calderdale Council

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>>

Hebden Bridge Reservoirs to be lowered to help reduce flood risk

Posted on 18/12/2019 by Calderdale Council

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>>

Four years on from the Boxing Day floods

Posted on 17/12/2019 by Calderdale Council

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>>

Stay prepared for future flooding

Posted on 13/11/2019 by Calderdale Council

Calderdale people are being reminded to stay prepared for future flooding, to ensure they can protect themselves and their property. On Thursday 7 November, prolonged heavy rain caused surface water issues across the borough and the closure of the A646 at Callis Bridge. It was a near miss for Calderdale – fortunately there were no… read more … about Stay prepared for future flooding>>

See new plans for Brearley Fields wetland reserve

Posted on 11/11/2019 by Calderdale Council

Plans for a new wetland nature reserve at Brearley Fields will be on show at Mytholmroyd Christmas Market on Saturday 16 November. The scheme will improve biodiversity and the river environment, boost flood attenuation and bring health and wellbeing benefits to people in the adjacent villages of Mytholmroyd and Luddendenfoot. The area was severely affected… read more … about See new plans for Brearley Fields wetland reserve>>