Craig Whittaker MP has pledged his support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

Over the last six months, residents of Elland and Todmorden will have been aware of the situation developing between Calderdale Clinical Commission Group (CCG), the organisation responsible for commissioning primary health care services, and the contracted GP surgery operators Locala and Meadow D

Earlier last year Calderdale council attempted to slip though the net the demolition of the old Victorian bandstand in Todmorden after claiming that refurbishment was too costly.

"I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your support over the last year, particularly over the recent General Election.

Please note that my office will now be closed until Monday 6th January 2020.

"I am hugely thankful to the people of Calder Valley for putting their faith in me for the fourth time and electing me as their MP. It has been an absolute privilege to serve as your MP for the last 10 years and I am honoured that I have done enough to earn your support once again.

Mytholmroyd Flood Alleviation Scheme

The Environment Agency is working in partnership with Calderdale Council and VBA to deliver the Mytholmroyd Flood Alleviation
Scheme.

Click here to view the latest information.

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has announced a new round of flood defence investment today for communities across England.

Official ONS figures show that in Yorkshire and the Humber, there are now 2 588 300 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 206 937 more people have been able to access the security of a job.