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Halifax Handbook

An unofficial guide to the town, its amenities, facilities and businesses; includes maps, photos, statistics and a history.

Quick Facts

» Population of 82,056 people
»Largest town in Calderdale
» Was the centre of wool manufacturing in the 15th century
» Famous landmarks include Shibden Hall, Piece Hall and Wainhouse Tower

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Links

Halifax Courier
Calderdale Council
Brighouse Online

Halifax Online v1.0

Election Results

Local Elections 2007: Calderdale

Party

Previous

Gain

Result

Conservative

19

0

19

Liberal Democrat

15

0

15

Labour

10

1

11

British National Party

2

-1

1

Others

4

0

4


Result: No overall control.

General Election 2005

Candidate

Votes

Percentage of Vote

Swing

Linda Riordan

16,579

41.8%

-7.2%

Kris Hopkins

13,162

33.2%

-0.6%

Michael Taylor

7,100

17.9%

+3.3%

Geoff Wallace

2,627

6.6%

-

(National Front) Thomas Holmes

191

0.5%

-

 

Linda Riordan’s majority: 3,417 or 8.6%
Turnout: 39,659 61.1% +3.3%
Labour hold: Swing: −3.3%