People make places great. We all have a stake in the towns, villages and communities of Kirklees.
6 Pledges worth £24318 hrs ago
By Slaithwaite Building Connections Group
To strengthen community connections & improve accessibility by funding a design for the replacement of the bridge over the River Colne at Upper Mills in Slawit, after it was knocked down in 2025
Through engaging with the Council we know it's not a Council asset, but its value to the community is recognised. The Council has thus offered to support by commissioning the design work needed to understand what a replacement could involve, cost, and what agreements are required. This collective effort is the 1st step; without it there is no route to progressing a replacement bridge Our role is to raise the funding for the design. These funds will enable the Council to commission specialist design work and determine an estimated cost, creating the evidence needed to help the community, landowners, the Council and potential funders investigate the next steps This campaign aims to raise enough funding to enable the Council to commission the design. Future decisions about construction, funding, ownership and ongoing maintenance will be considered separately once the design work is complete and implications are known Costs are subject to slight changes following receipt of a formal quote
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Why it's a great idea:
Strengthens community bonds by fostering a shared sense of pride and belonging. This is the necessary first step in replacing the bridge that will inform all next steps. It will help Kirklees Council support the community-led partnership by providing the technical information needed to investigate future options, without committing the Council to fund construction or assume future maintenance responsibility at this stage. If we can deliver on a replaced bridge it will provide a clear, tangible benefit to all, in turn promoting active travel and a more pleasant way to get into the village.
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Location Slaithwaite
About the space
Colne Valley River, off Manchester road by the steps from the bus stop, by Lingards road connecting to Upper Mils and the canal path
Council
Kirklees Council
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People make places great. We all have a stake in the towns, villages and communities of Kirklees.
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £16,956
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Target (inc. fees) £16,956
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The Slaithwaite building connections group was founded by local residents who are passionate about maintaining and improving vital community assets, such as this vital bridge.
The group, set up by Dan, Sue and Sarah have a background in community work, fund raising and complex capital projects, and share a common passion to ensure everyone in the community can access and enjoy green space, of which this bridge enables.
We're involved in this campaign because we think it's a huge shame the bridge over the River Colne at Upper Mills has not been replaced since it was knocked down during a storm in January 2025.
The fundraising will be organised by the Slaithwaite building connections group but the funds will be held by the Valleys Anchor Community Interest Company, set up to specifically support local community projects like this.
Project Owner: Slaithwaite Building Connections Group The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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