Update: Winter Gritting Friday, 29 November, 2024 Following strong opposition from local residents and Conservative and Liberal Democrat Councillors, Labour-run Calderdale Council has reversed its controversial plans to cut winter gritting services. Conservative Group Leader Cllr Leigh said “I want to thank local residents, whose efforts were instrumental in forcing the Council to reverse these dangerous cuts. We had serious concerns about this... Local News
SURVEY: Back Better Bins 17th October 2023 Calderdale Conservatives are calling for improved waste and recycling collections - and you can have your say! Residents deserve a better, cleaner, and more... ArticlesLocal News
Long-Term Conservative Decisions for a Brighter Future in Calderdale 16th October 2023 Decisive action is necessary to deal with the problems faced by the North of England and thanks to the Conservative Government that is happening. Regionally... Articles
Hazel Sharp kicks off her General Election Campaign for Halifax 10th October 2023 At the end of July, I was selected as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Halifax in the next General Election. I am thrilled and honoured to represent... Articles
UPDATE: Full Council - September 2023 1st October 2023 On Wednesday evening, Conservative Councillors attended full Council. The full Council meeting had a packed agenda, lasting until 10 p.m. Excellent questions... Articles
Labour’s Local Plan to face Judicial Review 25th September 2023 Success for residents in Calderdale as the High Court gives the green light for a Judicial Review of Labour’s Local Plan. Last week, the High Court gave the... Articles
Column: Cllr Steven Leigh - You can participate in local politics! 20th September 2023 Political disengagement is not healthy for local democracy. Whilst out canvassing, all Councillors will be familiar with the phrases “I don’t vote”, or “I’m not... Articles
Petition: Win for Bailiff Bridge as the Council will work with residents to find funding for new play area equipment in Bailiff Bridge Park 15th September 2023 This week, Conservative Councillors for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and local residents presented their petition to Calderdale Council’s Place Scrutiny Board... Articles
Column: Cllr Steven Leigh - Calderdale Council needs to make things better for residents 10th August 2023 I enjoyed all the praise for our region on Yorkshire Day last week. In this article, I wanted to continue with the positives. Unfortunately, Labour-run... Local News
Report: Full Council - July 2023 2nd August 2023 Last week, Conservative Councillors attended the first full Council meeting since the Local Elections. The meeting’s agenda was short by previous standards, but... Local News
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