Lord Shutt Slams Calderdale Election Conduct
Calderdale Council’s Chief Executive and acting returning officer Owen Williams, has been heavily criticised by the Liberal Democrat Chief Whip in the House of Lords, for the manner in which the general and local election counts were carried out.
Calderdale Council Election 2010 Results
Despite the swing toward the Conservative Party in the general election, there have been two Labour Party and two Lib-Dem gains locally in the council elections, and losses for minority parties in Calderdale which have reflected constituency voting for MP’s.
Tories Win Back Calder Valley After 13 Years
Voters in the Calder Valley constituency have elected Conservative candidate Craig Whittaker as member of parliament with 39.4% of the votes cast and a majority of 6,431, restoring the seat to the Tories after 13 years in Labour Party hands.
Media Say 'Vote With Head, Not Heart' In Calder Valley
As election fever grips the country and the polls begin to narrow, some national newspapers have recommended tactical voting in key marginal constituencies such as the Calder Valley, urging people to vote with their heads instead of their hearts on the 6th May.
Steph Booth Joins Schools Secretary On Calder Valley Visit
Brighouse shoppers received a surprise over the weekend when the General Election campaign came to their local supermarket, as the Schools Secretary, Ed Balls, met with shoppers and staff in Tesco.
Citizens Recognised For Community Contribution
Two prominent Calderdale citizens received recognition for the work they do within their community. Leslie Godfrey and Haji Sultan were presented with Citizenship Awards by Calderdale Council at a meeting on Wednesday 28th April.
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