Key dates for 2026
- Notice of Election: Friday 20th March.
- First day for delivery of nomination papers: Monday 23rd March.
- Last date for delivery of nomination papers: Thursday 9th April at 4pm.
- Statement of persons nominated published: Friday 10th April at 4pm.
- Deadline to register to vote: Monday 20th April at midnight.
- Tuesday 21st April at 5pm, last date:
- For receipt of applications to vote by post.
- To amend or cancel an existing proxy vote.
- Tuesday 28th April at 5pm, last date:
- For receipt of new applications to vote by proxy.
- To apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC).
- Polling day: Thursday 7th May from 7am to 10pm.
- Vote count and results declared: Friday 8th May.
Key events on polling day
- 7am to 10pm: Polling stations open.
- To find your polling station, visit: Where do I vote? (Please note: Calderdale Council does not own or manage this website and we are not responsible for the content.)
- Please remember to take accepted photographic ID with you. For more about this, see: Accepted forms of voter ID (Electoral Commission).
- 5pm, deadline for us to:
- Receive emergency proxy applications.
- Issue replacement postal ballot papers.
Notice of Election
Please note: This will be published on Friday 20th March 2026.
Statement as to persons nominated and notices of election agents names
Brighouse
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Brighouse
- Notice of Election Agents - Brighouse
Elland
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Elland
- Notice of Election Agents - Elland
Greetland
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Greetland
- Notice of Election Agents - Greetland
Halifax Town
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Halifax Town
- Notice of Election Agents - Halifax Town
Hebden Bridge and Todmorden East
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Hebden Bridge and Todmorden East
- Notice of Election Agents - Hebden Bridge and Todmorden East
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- Notice of Election Agents - Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Illingworth and Mixenden
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Illingworth and Mixenden
- Notice of Election Agents - Illingworth and Mixenden
Luddendenfoot
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Luddendenfoot
- Notice of Election Agents - Luddendenfoot
Northowram and Shelf
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Northowram and Shelf
- Notice of Election Agents - Northowram and Shelf
Ovenden
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Ovenden
- Notice of Election Agents - Ovenden
Park
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Park
- Notice of Election Agents - Park
Rastrick
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Rastrick
- Notice of Election Agents - Rastrick
Ryburn
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Ryburn
- Notice of Election Agents - Ryburn
Salterhebble, Southowram and Skircoat Green
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Salterhebble, Southowram and Skircoat Green
- Notice of Election Agents - Salterhebble, Southowram and Skircoat Green
Sowerby Bridge
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Sowerby Bridge
- Notice of Election Agents - Sowerby Bridge
Todmorden West
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Todmorden West
- Notice of Election Agents - Todmorden West
Wainhouse
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Wainhouse
- Notice of Election Agents - Wainhouse
Warley
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Warley
- Notice of Election Agents - Warley
Notices of Poll
Please note: These will be published on Tuesday 28th April 2026.
- Brighouse.
- Elland.
- Greetland
- Halifax Town
- Hebden Bridge and Todmorden East
- Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
- Illingworth and Mixenden.
- Luddendenfoot.
- Northowram and Shelf.
- Ovenden.
- Park.
- Rastrick.
- Ryburn.
- Salterhebble, Southowram and Skircoat Green.
- Sowerby Bridge.
- Todmorden West.
- Wainhouse.
- Warley.
Wards
Please note: For 2026 only, all three Councillors will be elected for each ward.
- Brighouse.
- Elland.
- Greetland
- Halifax Town
- Hebden Bridge and Todmorden East
- Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
- Illingworth and Mixenden.
- Luddendenfoot.
- Northowram and Shelf.
- Ovenden.
- Park.
- Rastrick.
- Ryburn.
- Salterhebble, Southowram and Skircoat Green.
- Sowerby Bridge.
- Todmorden West.
- Wainhouse.
- Warley.
To find your ward, please see: My area and enter your address.
These wards are in force for the local government elections held on Thursday 7th May 2026. This is because the Local Government Boundary Commission for England recently reviewed Calderdale's Wards. For details of the review, visit: Calderdale (LGBCE).
For candidates
For nomination packs and key dates, please see: Information for candidates.
For more about being a Local Councillor, please see: How to become a Councillor.