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Ornate stone civic building in Halifax viewed from street level.

EXCLUSIVE: Local government legal expert called in by Calderdale Council.

Following a series of alleged missteps an external legal expert has been appointed to investigate the council’s legal procedures, sources have confirmed to Calderdale Inside Out.
Nick Meir 25 Aug 2026
Fallingroyd Road in Hebden Bridge with parked cars and a 30mph speed limit sign.

Big on surplus. Low on plans: we uncover Calderdale's car parking charge regime

Calderdale has turned car parking into a near-£3-million-a-year surplus, the highest per head of population in Yorkshire.
Nick Meir 04 Aug 2026
The Piece Hall courtyard in Halifax with people gathered in the central square.

The Piece Hall, The Trust, The Council, and your money

What the accounts, hidden documents, and council recordings reveal about where Calderdale tax-payer cash has gone.
Nick Meir 29 Jun 2026
Fallingroyd Road in Hebden Bridge with parked cars beneath a 30mph speed limit sign.

Parking Row Deepens as Lib Dem Leader Calls for Deputy Council Leader to Step Down

Consultation concerns, silenced officers, and claims of political overreach in the Fallingroyd parking scheme
Nick Meir 26 Jun 2025
Footpath beside fencing and an industrial building at a proposed battery storage site.

Could Calderdale Council Face Legal Jeopardy From Battery Storage Plans?

CALDERDALE INSIDE OUT EXCLUSIVE: Complaint sparks council legal fears
Nick Meir 27 May 2025

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