Archive - The Calderdale Lead

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

Town hall chiefs urged to set up 'hardship' scheme to help with business rates

Councillor argues scheme is needed to help offset challenges businesses face

Feb 8 • Andrew Greaves

More free breakfast clubs for Halifax schools as MP's lobbying reaps success

The breakfast clubs have already been having an impact on learning across the town

Feb 4 • Andrew Greaves

Campaigners to host lantern procession to mark year since Square Chapel Arts Centre closure

Centre closed suddenly last year with some acts not having been paid for shows

Feb 1 • Andrew Greaves

January 2026

Fancy standing for election? Calderdale Council is ready to help!

Authority is holding information sessions for candidates looking to take first step to power

Jan 28 • Andrew Greaves

'We might not be here in five years': Care home funding crisis in Calderdale

Some homes say they do not expect to still be open in five years

Jan 25 • Andrew Greaves

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