Voting begins for local government elections

Voting for the local government elections have got underway this morning.
Polling station in Warley Road, Halifax.Polling station in Warley Road, Halifax.
Polling station in Warley Road, Halifax.

Calderdale Council seats across the district have been put to ballot, as well as contenders for European elections.

A total of 75 candidates will be standing across 17 wards.

The local elections count in Calderdale will be held at North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax, on Friday May 23.

Follow us online or via Twitter @HXCourier to find out the results as they come in.