Joint press release with the Canal & River Trust This weekend, a pedestrian footbridge over the Calder and Hebble Navigation will be installed, providing an alternative crossing point to the closed Elland bridge. The new bridge will be installed at the site of the flood damaged bridge, to allow pedestrians to cross at this location…. read more … about New pedestrian bridge to be installed in Elland>>
Calderdale Council is launching a Floods Commission in response to the unprecedented flooding on Boxing Day 2015. Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council said: “There are very few parts of Calderdale which were unaffected by the devastating floods. Since Boxing Day I have heard many stories of the distressing and challenging circumstances that local… read more … about Council launches Floods Commission>>
Library services in Hebden Bridge are getting back on their feet after the Boxing Day floods caused over £100,000 of damage to books, equipment, fixtures and fittings. Calderdale Council teams have been working tirelessly to clean up after the deluge and to keep providing services for local people while Hebden Bridge Library is closed for… read more … about Flood-stricken library bounces back>>
Calderdale Council has announced that a Repair and Renew grant is now available for properties affected by the floods on Boxing Day 2015. Up to £5,000 can be claimed for work that will help to protect buildings against future flooding. This can be for work which will help to reduce flood damage, or which will… read more … about Council announces further fund to prevent future flood damage>>
Calderdale Council has announced that parking charges in flood affected areas will be formally suspended, to help communities return back to normal. Enforcement had already been put on hold following the devastating floods of Boxing Day, but the Council is now extending this period of relief until the end of January. After this time the… read more … about Parking charges lifted for flood hit communities>>
Press release from Yorkshire Water We announced today that we will suspend charges for our customers who were forced out of their homes by the recent floods. Eligible customers will have their charges suspended until such time as they are able to reoccupy their properties. We are also making an allowance for those eligible customers… read more … about Bills Suspended for victims of flooding>>
As residents and businesses in flood hit areas of Calderdale recover from the devastating floods of Boxing Day, Calderdale Council is offering advice for making insurance claims and ensuring reputable contractors are hired for any building work needed. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, Cllr Barry Collins, said: “Knowing how to claim… read more … about Advice on insurance and repairs following flooding>>
Calderdale Council estimates that a massive 1,250 businesses have been affected by the Boxing Day floods. These businesses can apply to the Council for financial support to help them get back on their feet. A grant of up to £2,500 per business is available to help them open up and start trading again after damage… read more … about Support for flood-hit businesses>>
A number of roads across Calderdale have been affected by the severe floods on Boxing Day. Teams are working hard to keep the borough moving, but some continued travel disruption is unavoidable due to flooding damage and safety reasons. Many people will be returning to work or school tomorrow (Monday 4 January), so ahead of… read more … about Check before you travel>>
