Newsletter: September flood update

8th September 2026 News

This month’s Flood Update is packed with practical advice, community success stories and the latest flood resilience news from across Calderdale. Here are just some of the stories featured in this edition:

  • Awareness of the dangers of driving through floodwater, including safety advice and a quiz to test your knowledge.
  • Himalayan balsam removal work at Rawtonstall Woods and how it helps reduce flood risk through Natural Flood Management (NFM).
  • Recruitment opportunities at Calder Rivers Trust to support flood resilience, habitat restoration and catchment management work.
  • Tips for making your garden storm-ready, with simple measures such as water butts, rain gardens and permeable surfaces.

Read the September flood newsletter

Photo of rain garden and diagram showing elements that makes up a good rain garden

 

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