A new partnership is tackling pollution in the River Calder – cutting sewage overflows and improving water quality across our borough.
That means:
✔️ Cleaner, safer water for our communities
✔️ Better spaces for families to walk, play and enjoy nature
✔️ A healthier environment for future generations
The Memorandum of Understanding with Yorkshire Water has been developed off the back of a detailed review led by Cllr Kimber.
The review brought partners together and set out clear, practical recommendations to tackle river pollution, from reducing sewage discharges and addressing misconnections, improving drainage coordination and investing in nature based solutions.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Housing, Cllr Scott Patient, said:
“The issue of river pollution is something that’s rightly had a large amount of national focus, and we’re passionate about the health of our local waterways and committed to doing all we can to improve them.
“Sadly, the River Calder, which flows across parts of West Yorkshire and through many Calderdale towns and villages, faces challenges relating to pollution. There are a number of different causes, but we’re determined to do all we can to deliver change locally and we’ve been working closely with local partners and communities to try and highlight these and develop a plan to tackle the issue.
“The signing of a shared Memorandum of Understanding with Yorkshire Water is a milestone in this work, and the first agreement of its kind in the region. It aims to deliver real and lasting change, providing a focus for our joint working and supporting a positive working partnership
This is about the basics done right – protecting our environment and improving everyday life in Calderdale. 🌿
We expect real results from this partnership, therefore we will continue to hold Yorkshire Water to account.
This is Labour working with partners to get results for local people.
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