Archive - The Calderdale Lead

Cannabis and 'sexting': New report reveals Calderdale pupils' lifestyle choices

Report lifts the lid on 'risk-taking behaviour' among pupils

Nov 12 •

Calderdale Greens chief urges Reeves to ditch two-child benefit cap to help tackle poverty

Martin Hey says increase in Universal Credit and more houses for social rent is key

Nov 9 •

New capital projects get green light as councillors agree £640k spend across Calderdale

Calderdale Council Cabinet members agreed to spend £600,000 from money already in the capital spending programme

Nov 5 •

Work complete on new £3m market in Brighouse

Traders set to welcome customers to new permanent home after keys handed over

Nov 2 •

October 2025

Calderdale crime crackdown reduces shoplifting by nearly 40%

Anti-social behaviour did rise in some parts but at a slower rate than previous years

Oct 26 •

Now is the time: Calderdale Greens leader hails membership boost

Martin Hey believes the Greens' policies are now cutting through more than ever before as his party continues to grow locally and nationally

Oct 22 •

Calderdale councillors concerned over access to fireworks on TikTok

Councillors are expecting to start getting to start getting reports from people in their wards about anti-social fireworks and worries about siting of…

Oct 19 •

New film highlights the beauty of Calderdale Way

Plus, League One opposition await Shaymen in FA Cup

Oct 15 •

Owzat! Calderdale cricket club wants new nets to help boost fortunes

Plus, Halifax Town secure place in first round of FA Cup with win at Southport

Oct 12 •

New Calderdale-set TV drama to air this Sunday

Plus, Calderdale Council warns of fresh cuts to balance books...

Oct 10 •

September 2025

North Halifax given £20m Government boost as part of Pride in Place investment

Plus, councillors cross swords over sale of The Shay

Sep 28 •

Park access to be restricted if £81m flood alleviation scheme goes ahead in Hebden Bridge

Plus, residents urged to recycle metal packaging in new drive to improve performance

Sep 24 •

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