People in Calderdale are being reminded to check their flood preparation plans, to ensure they can protect themselves and their property. It’s almost eight months since the most recent serious flooding event in Calderdale, when over 1200 properties were affected by flooding caused by Storm Ciara. As winter approaches again, Calderdale Council is advising members … Continue reading Preparing for future flooding
Floods
VSI Alliance Calderdale Flood Appeal Launched
Newsflash from the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team Calderdale Flood Appeal Launched The Community Foundation for Calderdale has launched an appeal for people to give to a fund to help those affected by the devastating floods on 9th February. More information and to donate: https://localgiving.org/appeal/2020FloodAppeal/ To receive e-updates from VSI or to provide information … Continue reading VSI Alliance Calderdale Flood Appeal Launched
Storm Ciara – Communities helping each other
Ladies from the AWAAS Group in Park Ward, with ladies from the Reach Out Group from Sowerby Bridge got together today to cook a hot meal for those affected by the floods on Sunday. They cooked dahl and basmati rice at The Outback in Park Ward , which was then delivered to 60 properties in … Continue reading Storm Ciara – Communities helping each other
Public meeting this Friday for information on the new Flood RE Insurance Scheme
A public meeting for flood-hit residents will take place this Friday 1st July and will be hosted by Halifax MP Holly Lynch. The meeting will focus on the Flood RE Insurance Scheme which is a Government-backed scheme, designed to reduce home insurance premiums for more than 350,000 homes in flood risk areas.The meeting will run from 6pm … Continue reading Public meeting this Friday for information on the new Flood RE Insurance Scheme
Funding boost helps festivals flourish
Calderdale Council has awarded over £11,000 to five local community groups to help them put on events and festivals to celebrate all that’s great about Calderdale. The Council invited voluntary groups to apply for grants last month to help boost tourism, trade and morale after the Boxing Day floods. Robin Tuddenham, Calderdale Council’s Director of … Continue reading Funding boost helps festivals flourish