The metropolitan district of Calderdale was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972.

The other eight districts had been lower-tier authorities with West Riding County Council providing county-level services.

The new Calderdale district was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor.

[4] Calderdale was initially a district-level authority, with West Yorkshire County Council providing county-level services.

The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974.

County-level services were provided by West Yorkshire County Council until its abolition in 1986, when Calderdale became a unitary authority.

Political control of the council since 1973 has been held by the following parties:[7] The role of Mayor of Calderdale is largely ceremonial.

Town The mayors since 1974 have been: Media related to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council at Wikimedia Commons