A New Chapter for Calderdale Conservatives Thursday, 22 May, 2025 In my first column as new Leader of the Conservative Group on Calderdale Council, I want to take the opportunity to introduce myself and share my plans for making Calderdale a better place to live and work. I am succeeding Cllr Steven Leigh, who has stepped down from the role as he becomes Mayor of Calderdale for 2025/26. I would like to express my gratitude to Steven for his exceptional... Articles
Cllr Steven Leigh MBE appointed as Mayor of Calderdale for 2025/26 16th May 2025 Congratulations to Cllr Leigh on his appointment as Mayor of Calderdale for 2025/26! We also congratulate his wife, Linda Leigh, who will serve as Mayoress... ArticlesLocal News
Conservative Budget: Putting Residents First and Protecting the Local Economy 4th March 2025 Last week at the Budget Full Council Meeting, Labour-run Calderdale Council set its Budget for 2025/26. The Conservative Group proposed an alternative Budget... Local News
Labour-run Calderdale Council Cancels Two New Primary Schools 11th February 2025 Despite building 3,000 new homes across Rastrick and Brighouse as part of Labour’s Local Plan, Calderdale Council’s Labour-run Cabinet has now decided to cut... Local News
Elland Tip to Remain Open 24th January 2025 Spearheaded by Conservative Councillor Peter Hunt (Elland Ward), the Calderdale Conservative Group have successfully campaigned to keep Elland Tip open. Cllr... Local News
Update: Winter Gritting 29th November 2024 Following strong opposition from local residents and Conservative and Liberal Democrat Councillors, Labour-run Calderdale Council has reversed its controversial... Local News
STOP LABOUR’S PARKING CHARGE HIKE 8th November 2024 Short-stay parking in Brighouse and Hebden Bridge is set to increase by a staggering 400% under new plans by Labour-run Calderdale Council. New Short-Stay... Local News
Robin Hood in Reverse 31st October 2024 It was wishful thinking to hope that Labour Councillors would support the Conservative Motion at the full Council meeting at the end of September, which... Local News
Do you believe our communities deserve better public services? 23rd October 2024 Are you frustrated with the Calderdale Council? Despite yearly Council Tax increases under Labour’s leadership, public services in Calderdale have declined, and... Local News
Candidate Announcement: Brian Carter for Calder 14th October 2024 What's at stake in this election Brian Carter is the Conservative Candidate for Calder Ward in the upcoming local by-election on Thursday, 24 October 2024... Local News
Conservatives force Labour into Winter Fuel U-turn 21st May 2025 Under pressure from Kemi Badenoch in Parliament today, Keir admitted he’ll reverse the decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments. National News
Conservatives say no to Starmer’s Brexit surrender 16th May 2025 It’s no secret that Keir Starmer and Labour have been against Brexit since day one. National News
Conservatives Introduce the ‘Deportation Bill’ 16th May 2025 While Labour continues to ignore the British Public, the Conservative Party has published a no-nonsense plan to take back control of the UK’s borders National News
The Conservative Party's final Party Election Broadcast 6th May 2025 Want the best for your town? Watch our most recent Party Election Broadcast where Kemi explains how important the Local Elections on the 1st May are National News
Conservative response to Labour's Emergency Budget 26th March 2025 Read Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride’s response to Labour’s Emergency Budget, explaining why we are in economic disarray National News
Kemi Launches our 2025 Local Elections Campaign 26th March 2025 At a speech in Buckinghamshire on March 20th Kemi Badenoch spoke about what's at stake in the local elections on May 1st National News