Calderdale Council7 Feb 2026Council tax police precept to rise above inflationCouncil tax in West Yorkshire will include an extra 5.7% for the policing precept from April.7 Feb 202627 Jan 2026Ex-politician 'unaware Covid tests needed checks'A former Halifax councillor is among several people accused of running a bogus Covid-19 testing lab.27 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Ex-councillor criticises evidence in fraud trialA trial into an allegedly bogus coronavirus testing firm in Halifax hears evidence from a defendant.16 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Fraud trial hears councillor 'just wanted to help'Five people are on trial in Bradford accused of operating a bogus coronavirus testing firm in 2021.15 Jan 202612 Jan 2026New parking charges to be introduced in six townsCouncil says busier towns will have longer charging hours while others will have their hours cut.12 Jan 202612 Jan 2026'If you have good stores, people will come'Senior councillors are discussing a 10-year vision to revitalise Halifax town centre.12 Jan 202620 Dec 2025Environmental permit for incinerator quashedCalderdale Council had initially granted the permit for a plant in Sowerby Bridge last year.20 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Council tax in district could rise by nearly 5%Calderdale's council leader says the proposals will help the authority keep vulnerable people safe.9 Dec 202522 Nov 2025Pair fight bridge plan that could raze chip shopSam and Madison Emsley say they will "lose everything" if a planned new bridge goes ahead.22 Nov 2025...