Calderdale Council will be holding its biggest ever live training exercise across Calderdale on Friday 14 October 2016. Operation Calderdale16 will test the emergency response of the Council, the emergency services and partners to a major flooding incident, including a live search and rescue. Taking part will be a range of Council services, together with… read more … about Council to lead exercise to test emergency response>>
A major milestone in the rebuilding of Elland Bridge in Calderdale is underway, with its new arch being lifted into place to make the new bridge much stronger and more resilient. This marks the start of the final stages of the work by Calderdale Council and the Canal & River Trust to reopen the former… read more … about New arch takes shape at iconic Elland Bridge>>
Hebden Bridge Library is fully reopening on Thursday 29 September, after refurbishment following the flooding at the end of last year. The Boxing Day floods caused over £100,000 of damage to books, equipment, fixtures and fittings. Around 5000 books, DVDs and CDs were ruined. The shelving, other furniture, counter and self-service machine were also damaged… read more … about A new chapter for flood-hit library>>
It’s time for new beginnings, with Calderdale students back in the classroom for the new term, and flood-affected schools getting back to normal after tireless efforts to get back on their feet. Inspiring stories of sheer determination and community spirit have been widespread across Calderdale since the Boxing Day 2015 floods, and that includes the… read more … about Back to school in Calderdale>>
Work to resurface the A646 Falling Royd in Hebden Bridge is taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September, allowing the road to reopen to two-way traffic. The unprecedented Storm Eva floods caused a concrete beam which supports the carriageway to slip down the hill, causing a 30 metre long crack, which required a… read more … about Work on A646 nears completion>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council has reacted with disappointment to the publication of the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review. The review was set up after devastating floods hit the North of England in December 2015, including significant damage to homes, businesses and the highways network across the Calder Valley. The Government commissioned the review to… read more … about Calderdale disappointed by national flood review>>
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet are discussing plans for the future of the site of the former Hebden Vale Centre, which was badly damaged in the 2015 floods. The Hebden Vale Centre was previously used as a children’s centre and a day centre for older people. During the flooding on Boxing Day 2015, the building was seriously… read more … about Breathing new life into the Hebden Vale Centre>>
Work to allow flood affected Scout Road in Mytholmroyd to reopen is now in its final stages as a safety fence is being installed, offering protection for those using or living on the road. Storm Eva on Boxing Day 2015 caused a landslip which blocked Scout Road. This led to the relocation of Scout Road… read more … about Work on Scout Road progresses>>
Local community groups can apply for a share of a new £50,000 fund set up by Calderdale Council to helpput on events and festivals in the area. The Council has launched the second round of grants under a scheme set up in March 2016 to help boost tourism, trade and morale after the Boxing Day… read more … about £50,000 fund launched for events and festivals>>
