Column: Cllr Steven Leigh - The Need for Financial Prudence Tuesday, 28 November, 2023 Successful leaders make difficult decisions in the short-term for the country's long-term betterment. For the Conservative Government, these decisions were to tackle the pandemic through the development and procurement of vaccines to protect people's lives and through the furlough scheme to protect people's livelihoods. Neither of these were easy decisions, and they have very significant costs... Local News
Calderdale Conservatives Defend Free Speech 25th October 2023 Last week, Labour-run Calderdale Council concluded its investigation into the decision by the Council to remove six books from library shelves. This effort to... Articles
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
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News