Key dates
Please note: Dates will published prior to the next elections in 2026.
- Notice of Election.
- First day for delivery of nomination papers.
- Last date for delivery of nomination papers.
- Statement of persons nominated published.
- Deadline to register to vote.
- Last date:
- For receipt of applications to vote by post.
- To amend or cancel an existing proxy vote.
- Last date:
- For receipt of new applications to vote by proxy.
- To apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC).
- Polling day.
- Vote count and results declared.
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: Voter identification.
- 5pm, deadline for us to:
- Receive emergency proxy applications.
- Issue replacement postal ballot papers.
Notice of election
Please note: This will be published prior to the next elections in 2026.
Statement as to persons nominated and notices of election agent names
Please note: These will be published prior to the next elections in 2026.
Brighouse
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Brighouse
- Notice of Election Agents - Brighouse
Calder
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Calder
- Notice of Election Agents - Calder
Elland
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Elland
- Notice of Election Agents - Elland
Greetland and Stainland
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Greetland and Stainland
- Notice of Election Agents - Greetland and Stainland
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
Skircoat
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Skircoat
- Notice of Election Agents - Skircoat
Sowerby Bridge
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Sowerby Bridge
- Notice of Election Agents - Sowerby Bridge
Todmorden
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Todmorden
- Notice of Election Agents - Todmorden
Town
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Town
- Notice of Election Agents - Town
Warley
- Statement as to Persons Nominated - Warley
- Notice of Election Agents - Warley
Notices of poll
Please note: These will be published prior to the next elections in 2026.
- Brighouse.
- Calder.
- Elland.
- Greetland and Stainland.
- Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
- Illingworth and Mixenden.
- Luddendenfoot.
- Northowram and Shelf.
- Ovenden.
- Park.
- Rastrick.
- Ryburn.
- Skircoat.
- Sowerby Bridge.
- Todmorden.
- Town.
- Warley.
Wards
Please note: For 2026 only, all three Councillors will be elected for each ward.
List of wards:
- Brighouse.
- Calder.
- Elland.
- Greetland and Stainland.
- Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
- Illingworth and Mixenden.
- Luddendenfoot.
- Northowram and Shelf.
- Ovenden.
- Park.
- Rastrick.
- Ryburn.
- Skircoat.
- Sowerby Bridge.
- Todmorden.
- Town.
- Warley.
To find your ward, please see: My area and enter your address.
For details of the new wards for 2026, 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.