Calderdale Council4 days agoPlan unveiled to ban wild animals from eventsNew rules around animal welfare at events on council-run land will be considered by councillors.4 days ago28 Feb 2026Councils to miss food waste collection deadlineIn Calderdale, bin crews have been collecting residents' food waste for 17 years already.28 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Warning issued to residents over fly-tipping finesMore than 1,100 case of fly-tipping were recorded in Calderdale between April 2024 and March 2025.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Calderdale council tax bills to rise by 4.99%The increase is the same as last April, with most properties expected to see a rise of £77.79.24 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Major flood defence scheme for town approvedThe £81m project will help reduce the risk of washouts in Hebden Bridge, subject to funding.17 Feb 20267 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 2026...