Archive - The Calderdale Lead

Concern over vicar's axing as independent chair of Calderdale Council's standards committee

New Reform UK council has disposed of Rev Canon Hilary Barber's services after 16 years

May 24 • Andrew Greaves

Work starts on multi-million pound Todmorden town centre transformation

Heart of Todmorden project will develop Bramsche Square and the surrounding area

May 20 • Andrew Greaves

Shay campaigners engage legal teams to fight Halifax stadium sale decision

Calderdale Council has agreed to sell to Huddersfield Giants rugby league owner Ken Davy

May 13 • Andrew Greaves

Rampant Reform take over Calderdale Council after election misery for Labour

Plus, Calderdale MPs vow to hold new regime to account after vote shocker

May 10 • Andrew Greaves

Works at Copley Cricket Club could protect against 'one in a hundred years' flooding

Plans have been submitted for the latest part of the flood alleviation scheme at Copley

May 6 • Andrew Greaves

April 2026

Calderdale couple get Freedom of the Borough in recognition of philanthropic work

The Greenwoods have made significant contributions to local community projects, heritage, and charitable causes.

Apr 30 • Andrew Greaves

Residents rage over 'Berlin Wall of Elland' at new social housing development

There is concerns the height of the 30-property development will 'dwarf' existing houses

Apr 26 • Andrew Greaves

Election candidates urged to back bid to save Square Chapel Arts in Halifax

Campaign group has issued a plea after of May 7 polls

Apr 22 • Andrew Greaves

Calder Valley MP calls on Government to 'better recognise' peat as carbon store amid windfarm plans

Company behind the proposed site has opened 'statutory consultation'

Apr 15 • Andrew Greaves

Campaigners to keep pressure up for much-needed lift at Todmorden station

Funding for the work has already been secured but no work has started yet

Apr 12 • Andrew Greaves

Brewery tap plan for Hebden Bridge railway station submitted

Halifax-based Darkland Brewery need listed-building consent for the ambitious plans

Apr 8 • Andrew Greaves

Residents celebrate as incinerator leaves Sowerby Bridge after decade-long campaign

The company behind the site said last month they had 'no intention' to operate incinerator

Apr 1 • Andrew Greaves

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