Plans to recover from the recent flooding and prepare for future events are being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. On 9 February 2020 Storm Ciara brought devastation across Calderdale, at least 695 homes and 572 businesses were flooded, seriously damaging major infrastructure, roads and bridges and resulting in the closure of several schools. Having addressed… read more … about Recovering from Storm Ciara>>
Elland Road in Brighouse is likely to remain closed for between 6 months and a year to allow for significant works to take place. A large crack appeared in the road on Monday 24 February, around the junction with Park Road, by Ash Grove Pipeworks, requiring the road to be completely closed. Initial investigations have… read more … about Update on Elland Road>>
Calderdale is open for business, with villages and towns returning back to normal after the recent flooding in the borough. Although local communities are still recovering from the devastating impact of flooding, visitor centres, markets, many businesses and tourist attractions in Calderdale have now reopened or are operating from different or altered premises. Right across… read more … about Calderdale is open for business>>
Calderdale residents and businesses whose properties were flooded by Storm Ciara are encouraged to apply for grants to help them recover and become more resilient. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “Devastating flooding has hit 1,187 homes and businesses across Calderdale. Sadly, the latest figures suggest that over a third of the homes and… read more … about Funding for flood-hit communities>>
Residents and business owners in Calderdale are invited to the upcoming meeting of the Flooding Scrutiny Panel, to contribute to discussions around the response and recovery following recent storms. Around 1200 houses and business properties across Calderdale were flooded on Sunday 9 February 2020 and the borough was impacted further by Storm Dennis and subsequent… read more … about Reflecting on recent flood events>>
The Government has now confirmed Calderdale Council will receive funding to help support residents and businesses affected by Storm Ciara. Around 1200 residential and business properties across Calderdale were flooded on Sunday 9 February 2020. Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “I’m delighted by this announcement as it’s something we’ve been pushing for… read more … about Flood relief at last>>
As the major recovery from Storm Ciara continues across Calderdale, the Council is calling for the Government to support the Calder Valley – to ensure that the 1,200 flooded homes and businesses get the urgent help they need to get back on their feet, and to help manage the significant, ongoing risk of devastating floods… read more … about Council calls for Government response>>
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>>
