At its meeting on Monday 2 June 2025, Calderdale Council approved plans to further improve flood protection across the borough. Councillors agreed to accept nearly £2 million in external funding to support a two-year programme of flood risk management.
This new programme builds on the progress already made in recent years. It includes strengthening flood defences, using natural methods to manage water, and making communities and infrastructure more resilient.
Calderdale is especially vulnerable to flooding because of its riverside towns and steep valleys. Over the years, floods have caused serious damage—most notably on Boxing Day 2015, when more than 3,000 properties were flooded. Climate change continues to increase the risk.
Since 2012, Calderdale Council and its partners on the Flood Recovery and Resilience Programme Board have secured £133 million in funding. This has supported many projects under the Calderdale Flood Action Plan to reduce flood risk and build long-term resilience.
Despite this progress, more work is needed to tackle the ongoing threat of flooding and the effects of climate change. The newly approved funding—mainly from DEFRA and the Yorkshire Region Flood and Coastal Committees—will provide nearly £2 million through to 2027.
This investment is another important step in protecting Calderdale’s communities and preparing for a safer, more resilient future.
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