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
New Halifax Conservative Association Officer Team 7th July 2022 Yesterday, the new Officer Team of the Halifax Conservative Association met to outline its strategy for the coming year and develop plans to drive forward the... Local News
Plaque unveiled for veteran Conservative and community stalwart, Richard Marshall MBE 1st July 2022 A plaque was unveiled for veteran Conservative and community stalwart, Richard Marshall MBE, who sadly passed away in January 2022. The plaque is in pride of... Local News
Clean up our air in West Vale! 17th June 2022 The Conservative Group’s request to call-in the Labour Cabinet’s decision to dismiss the recommendation from Place Scrutiny to declare an Air Quality Management... Local News
Councillor team call for action to secure The Stray in Lightcliffe 13th June 2022 Councillors are calling for action to secure The Stray in Lightcliffe after travellers arrived at the park for the second time in the space of a month. The... Local News
Report: Annual Council 18th May 2022 The Conservative Group attended Annual Council, ushering in the beginning of the new municipal year. We're looking forward to standing up for our residents, and... Local News
Conservative Success! Fly-tipping on Cold Edge Road cleaned up 10th May 2022 Thanks to the pressure put on Calderdale Council by Andrew Tagg, the Conservative candidate for Ovenden Ward at the most recent election - the dumped tyres on... Local News
Conservative Group Annual Meeting 10th May 2022 On Monday, the Conservative Group on Calderdale Council assembled for its Annual Meeting. It was decided that Councillor Steven Leigh MBE would continue to lead... Local News
Meet your candidate: Steven Leigh for Ryburn Ward 28th April 2022 Steven Leigh is standing for re-election in Ryburn Ward, at the upcoming local elections. Steven has a joined-up plan for Ryburn Ward, to deliver on your... Local News
Meet your candidate: Jill Smith-Moorhouse for Calder Ward 28th April 2022 Jill Smith-Moorhouse has been selected to stand in Calder Ward, at the upcoming local elections. Jill has a joined-up plan for Calder Ward, to deliver on your... Local News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
