Calderdale Council has sent out annual canvass forms to all households in the borough. Residents must check their details on the form and ensure they are correct so they can vote and have their say on decisions that affect them. The Council does an annual canvass to keep the electoral register up to date, and… read more … about Calderdale residents urged to take action to ensure they can vote>>
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. With elections taking place in Calderdale in May 2021, this is an important opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part. The annual canvass ensures that Calderdale… read more … about Don’t lose your voice – residents in Calderdale urged to look out for their voter registration details from Calderdale Council>>
Calderdale residents are being urged to register to vote, to ensure they can have their say in the upcoming General Election. The deadline to register is midnight on Tuesday 26 November 2019. If residents aren’t registered, they’re not able to vote. Residents who are not registered at their current address can do so online at… read more … about Preparing for the General Election>>
Over 3000 young people across Calderdale cast their votes in this year’s elections for the UK Youth Parliament. Ballot boxes were placed in secondary schools and youth provision around the borough and young people voted to elect two of their peers to be representatives at the national Youth Parliament. The successful candidates were Krish Nair… read more … about Young people cast their votes for Youth Parliament>>
A review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations for Parliamentary elections is taking place in the Halifax and Calder Valley constituencies. The Council-led review, which is required by law to take place every five years, will look at existing polling stations and potential alternative venues, as well as the polling districts they serve…. read more … about Have your say as part of polling places review>>
The first ever National Democracy Week starts on Monday 2 July and Calderdale Council is marking the occasion with a special event at The Piece Hall in Halifax. National Democracy Week aims to encourage more people to get involved in democracy and increase voting participation across the UK. The #Vote100 event at The Piece Hall… read more … about #Vote100 event at The Piece Hall>>
Calderdale residents are being reminded to respond to the Household Enquiry Form (HEF) they will have received, to ensure they’re registered to vote at the next election. Calderdale Council has recently sent a HEF to every residential property in the borough to check that the information that appears on the electoral register is correct. Almost 50%… read more … about Return your form to have your say>>
Residents in Calderdale are being reminded to register to vote, to ensure their voice is heard at election time. On Thursday 8 June, the UK will go to the polls to vote in the 2017 General Election. To ensure you can have your say, it’s important to register to vote before the deadline of Monday… read more … about Register to vote to have your say>>
Calderdale Council has prepared a plan of action for possible changes arising from the result of the EU referendum. The outcome of the referendum has meant that the UK is now entering a period of uncertainty, which has a knock on effect on local councils and the services they provide. To ensure that Calderdale is… read more … about Planned action in response to EU referendum decision>>
