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River running through Hebden Bridge beside a tree-lined footpath.

Hebden Bridge Flood defences delayed until 2028, and funding still isn’t approved

The Environment Agency has told Calderdale Inside Out that construction now won’t start until early 2028, and doesn’t expect the funding to be in place until mid-2027.
Nick Meir 26 Aug 2026
Open moorland landscape with a lone tree and stone wall.

“Show us the evidence”: peat scientist challenges Calder Valley MP over Walshaw Moor wind farm

MP Josh Fenton Glynn says he has evidence the proposed Calderdale Wind Farm won't damage protected peat on Walshaw Moor. UK peatland expert Richard Lindsay is calling on him to reveal that evidence.
Nick Meir 18 Sep 2025
Wide view across open moorland beneath a blue sky.

World leading scientist issues flood warning over Calderdale Windfarm plan

Calder Valley flood risk could increase as a direct result of Walshaw plans
Nick Meir 08 Jun 2025
Footpath beside fencing and an industrial building at a proposed battery storage site.

Approve now, fire safety later: "lunacy"

Calderdale Inside Out podcast speaks to a fire safety expert who condemns plans to green light one of the UK's biggest battery storage plants in Calderdale
Nick Meir 25 May 2025

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