Archive - The Calderdale Lead

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

March 2026

Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Water team up to improve River Calder

The two organisations have signed a new agreement to improve health of the river

Mar 22 • Andrew Greaves

Halifax set to bid to become UK's first 'Town of Culture'

Councillors back bid which will be submitted by the end of this month.

Mar 18 • Andrew Greaves

Halifax MP hosts community session to see how £20m grant should be spent

Community clean-ups, land development for SEND provision and a new boxing club all suggested

Mar 15 • Andrew Greaves

Calderdale firm scoops £100k 'big ideas' grant from West Yorkshire mayor

Mind Body Goals developed Luma³ Editions, a tool that offers breathwork and mindfulness techniques

Mar 11 • Andrew Greaves and The Calderdale Lead

Calderdale has highest number of 'economically inactive' residents in West Yorkshire

Councillors updated on work figures which showed less than 20% 'wanted a job'

Mar 8 • Andrew Greaves

Green vote no longer a 'wasted vote' says Calderdale leader after by-election win

Martin Hey says he found positive reaction on doorstep in Greater Manchester

Mar 1 • Andrew Greaves

February 2026

Calder Valley MP ready to take on pub giants to secure better deal for landlords

Josh Fenton-Glynn wants to tackle problems faced by those running tied houses

Feb 25 • Andrew Greaves

Halifax businesses unite for Fiver Fest as punters urged to support indies

Totally Locally event has been a huge success across the country

Feb 22 • Andrew Greaves

Calderdale councillors agree on tougher measures for anti-social behaviour by e-bike riders

Motion at full council was backed by all parties and council will now explore all options

Feb 15 • Andrew Greaves

Road misery for Calderdale drivers as 'hole' closes major route

Emergency road closure in place on A646 Halifax Road at Eastwood

Feb 11 • Andrew Greaves

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