Todmorden Businesses – what they want from networking events
In October 2017 we ran a pilot survey in Todmorden, a town which had established a new business network in 2015/16, but it was...
Guess how much businesses lost in Calderdale during the flooding?
Actually we should not be guessing how much the damage is to our local economy following the flooding. So the UCVR has brokered a joint research project between Leeds University and Calderdale council. This is will be a major post flooding economic impact survey designed to provide accurate and credible data for representation to government and other agencies for business recovery support.
UCVR Business Flood Recovery Team update
The team now have a Facebook Page which is place to share practical information to help businesses and sole traders in the Upper Calder...
Report from the Chair – Where do we go from here?
In 2014 the active members of the UCVR steering group took a long hard look at the organisation. There were many positive achievements in...
“Harry and the Flood” children’s book project hosted by UCVR
A unique story evolved from the Flooding of the Upper Calder Valley on Boxing Day 2015.
Partnership with EMpowered People brings £1.2m Investment
A partnership with EMpowered People at our Riverside Centre project means we have achieved an initial investment of £1.2m to improve facilities and to...
OUT NOW: Economic Impact Report – Boxing Day Floods 2015
At the UCVR we said we would not let up in the pursuit of long-term economic support for flood affected businesses in the Upper...
Update on the UCVR response to Flooding and Business Recovery
The UCVR was the first organisation to respond swiftly to the needs of businesses in Upper Calder Valley after the Boxing day floods. We...
Closure of the last bank in Sowerby Bridge: A snapshot of...
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UCVR Business Recovery Survey
Thank you to all businesses who have already filled out our survey. If you have not yet filled it in then could we ask...











