Politics News - Brighouse Echo

Examination hearings to discuss Calderdale Local Plan underway

Examination hearings into Calderdale’s Local Plan are underway.

Politics

Employment: It is hoped the business park will create new jobs.

Plan submitted to create new business park

A planning application for a proposed new business park in Clifton has now been submitted.

People

Hipperholme crossroads suffers high air pollution

Councillor Colin Raistrick: Some people have backward looking stance on NHS and climate change

In this week's Inside the Council column, Coun Colin Raistrick (Independent, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe) discusses the calls to changes in the NHS and views on climate change.

Politics

Dawda Jatta. Pictures by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Yorkshire's stalwarts named in Queen's Birthday Honours

Life-savers, community stalwarts, business leaders and many more from across Yorkshire has been included in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Business

Families have told of their experiences on Universal Credit

Universal Credit in Crisis: These people want you to hear their stories of life on the problem benefit before it is rolled-out even further

Universal Credit is still pushing tens of thousands of people into destitution just weeks before its roll-out continues.

People

The Brexit Party's Jake Pugh, Lucy Harris and John Longworth. Picture: Steve Riding.

Yorkshire and the Humber backs the Brexit Party at European elections - but Labour, Lib Dems and Green also win seats

Voters overwhelmingly backed the Brexit Party in Yorkshire and the Humber during the European elections - but its top three candidates will have to represent the region alongside an equal number of Remain supporters.

News

A previous Leeds Town Hall election count. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Yorkshire braces for European election results at Leeds Town Hall

Results for the European Parliament elections will be announced tonight, with new representatives for Yorkshire and the Humber due to be revealed at Leeds Town Hall.

Politics

Elections to the European Parliament are happening on May 23

This is who people in Yorkshire can vote for in the 2019 European elections

With the Brexit deadlock showing no signs of ending, it looks ever more likely that the UK will still be in the European Union on May 23 and will be obliged to elect representatives to the European Parliament. So how do the elections work and who is standing for election in Yorkshire?

Politics

Data reveals 3,000 new voters in Calderdale since Brexit vote

By the end of the year, around 3,000 teenagers will have become eligible to vote in Calderdale since the Brexit vote, data reveals.

Politics

Votes are counted in Leeds during the 2018 local elections. Pic: Mark Bickerdike

Yorkshire local elections - how to vote and where they are happening

Local elections are coming up next month across Yorkshire - here's what you need to know.

Politics

Calderdales Youth Parliament representatives, Krish Nair and Madeleine Partland

Young people across Calderdale cast their votes for Youth Parliament

Over 3000 young people across Calderdale cast their votes in this year’s elections for the UK Youth Parliament.

Politics

Theresa May's future is very much in the balance as Brexit shudders to a halt (Photo: Getty Images)

Who do you want to be the next Prime Minister? Take part in our poll

The future of Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party and as Prime Minister is looking less secure by the day.

Politics

Theresa May's future as Prime Minister is under question following the Brexit process shuddering to a halt (Photo: Getty Images)

Who is the most likely to become the next Prime Minister?

As the Brexit behemoth stumbles to a halt once again, who are the likely candidates for the top job?

Politics

Here's how you can register to vote ahead of local elections next month

Calderdale residents are being urged to register to vote, to ensure they can have their say in the local and parish elections on Thursday 2 May.

Politics

Thornton Square, Brighouse - the proposed location to redevelop the market.

Campaigners push for £10 million revamp of Brighouse market

Traders in Brighouse have given their backing to a major market revamp after politicians revealed their dream of redesigning the current site.

Politics

More than 10,000 sign Article 50 petition in Calderdale

More than 10,000 sign revoke Article 50 petition in Calderdale

More than 10,000 people across Calderdale’s parliamentary constituencies have signed a petition calling for the Government to revoke Article 50.

Politics

The money will be used to pay for an extra 264 bobbies on the beat.

Government responds to claims West Yorkshire Police funding faces 'cliff edge'

The government has responded to claims that the funding of West Yorkshire Police is "facing a cliff edge".

News

Merrion House, Leeds City Council's headquarters.

Here's why the Newlife charity thinks the number of disabled children in Yorkshire could be vastly underestimated

The number of disabled children in need of essential care and equipment has been vastly underestimated by councils across Yorkshire, a national charity’s data analysis suggests.

News

Leeds is the third worst place for reports of potholes in Yorkshire with over 8,000 claims made to the council in one year.

Leeds one of the worst areas in Yorkshire for potholes and this is how much the council paid to drivers

Leeds council received over 8,000 reports of potholes in 2017-18, according to data.

Politics