Archive - The Calderdale Lead

Activists scale Hebden Bridge Library to fly Pride flag

The 'Dawn Climbers' carried out the stunt in response to Calderdale Council's refusal to fly flag in Pride Month

Jun 17 • Andrew Greaves and The Calderdale Lead

Calderdale Council slams windfarm consultation as 'inadequate'

Calderdale Energy Park has defended the consultation but has extended deadline for some residents due to 'glitch'

Jun 14 • Andrew Greaves

Halifax MP fights for compensation after O2 mast down for months

Kate Dearden says lives and livelihoods affected by mobile phone outage

Jun 10 • Andrew Greaves

Pride flag will not fly over Calderdale Council buildings for Pride Month

The rainbow flag will not be flown on any public building, including Shibden Hall

Jun 7 • Andrew Greaves

Campaign group celebrate as sale of Shay Stadium halted

Huddersfield Giants' Ken Davy pulled out of the purchase on Monday

Jun 3 • Andrew Greaves and The Calderdale Lead

May 2026

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

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