Real-world examples of flood resilience

Here, you will find inspiring examples of how communities have acted and come together to implement innovative solutions to manage and mitigate flooding. These case studies highlight the power of local action in creating a safer and more resilient Calderdale.

Broadhead Clough Leaky Dam

Slow the Flow at Hardcastle Crags & Broadhead Clough

Slow The Flow volunteers have been helping protect Calderdale by using Natural Flood Management techniques to slow water running from the hillsides into the River Calder.

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Landowner and CMBC NFM Project Engineer inspect the Willow revetments at Annabut Lee Farm

Reducing flood risk and restoring nature at Annabut Lee Farm

Perched high on a dramatic hillside above Cragg Vale, Annabut Lee Farm sits among historic grazing land and stunning upland views. After personally experiencing the devastating effects of flooding while living in Mytholmroyd, the landowners felt a deep responsibility and a powerful motivation to be part of the solution.

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A stone dam at Norland Moor

Natural Flood Management on Norland Moor – Protecting nature and slowing the flow

Norland Moor, a cherished Local Nature Reserve and the last expanse of open moorland in the area, has recently seen a series of targeted interventions aimed at tackling flooding and erosion.

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Rock formation on Bridestones Moor

Bridestones rewilded - restoring nature, and empowering a community

Bridestones Moor is a unique landscape high above Todmorden. It’s famous for its unique millstone rock formations. Rewilded CIC is a non-profit company. It was formed by a group of passionate naturalists, ecologists, and local community members. Their mission is to restore and protect the local landscape. They achieve this through conservation, education, and community action.

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Halifax Rack and Screw Cutting Co Limited (HRS) flood preparedness measures

Discover how Halifax Rack and Screw Cutting Co Limited (HRS) overcame the devastating floods of 2015 with innovative resilience measures. This case study highlights HRS’s proactive approach to flood preparedness, ensuring business continuity and setting a benchmark for flood resilience in Calderdale. Learn about their journey from crisis to triumph and the effective strategies they implemented to safeguard their future.

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A green, sloping field featuring a series of low, curved dry stone walls built across a natural dip in the land. These leaky dams are designed to slow the flow of water down the hillside. A line of trees borders the top of the slope, and a traditional straight dry stone wall runs along the right side of the field under an overcast sky.

Community-Led NFM at Pecket Well Mill

Pecket Well Mill, a community vulnerable to flooding, faced severe challenges during Storm Ciara in February 2020, which caused significant property damage. Instead of using individual Property Resilience Grants for flood-proofing, residents collaborated on collective NFM measures.

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A person stands on a grassy area near a small attenuation basin, holding a basket, while a brown sheep walks beside them.

Leaky dams and an attenuation basin - Julie's NFM story

Julie was inspired to take action by implementing natural flood management features on her land to help protect her community and promote climate resilience.

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Two people walking through a grassy field with tall, wild grass. Dense trees and misty rolling hills appear in the background under an overcast sky.

Tree planting - Pedro’s NFM story

After witnessing the impact of repeated flooding on his community, Pedro De Wit used a landowner grant to plant trees on his property, helping to slow water runoff and reduce flood risk while also supporting local wildlife.

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Attenuation basins

Attenuation basins and tree planting - Sarah’s story

After the devastating 2015 floods, Sarah implemented attenuation basins, planted over 600 trees, and created wildlife corridors on her land to reduce flood risk and enhance biodiversity in the Calder Valley.

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