Economic Impact Assessment of the Boxing Day Floods (2015) on SMEs...
The unprecedented floods of Boxing Day 2015 had a serious impact on the borough of
Calderdale, and the Upper Calder Valley was particularly badly hit....
93% Say NO! to £1 Parking Fees
Thank you to all those who completed our survey to gauge a response to Calderdale council’s announcement that they were considering significant increases in the parking fees in the Upper Valley. Having worked so closely with Calderdale since the floods, on behalf of the businesses in planning a long-term recovery, we were extremely surprised at the timing of the announcement. Our concerns about this effect on recovering business (economically and on morale) are reflected in the comments of some 200 respondents.
What is our strategy for Business Recovery in the Upper Calder...
Bring hope - with a plan
Build business confidence – by support and mentoring,
Achieve recovery – by promotions and inward investment
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Results of our Flood Impact Survey
Within two days of the floods which hit the Upper Calder Valley we asked businesses to respond to a flood impact survey. Despite their...
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...
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...
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...
UCVR response to the valley-wide flooding
As I write, the big clear up is underway up and down the Calder Valley. Our businesses are focussed on clearing out the debris...
UCVR Master Plan 2004
This 25 year plan was created around a sophisticated community consultation process which served as a catalyst for local people to come together, to...