Howard Blagbrough

Leader of the Conservative Group
Shadow Cabinet Member for Adults Health and Social Care
Local Councillor for Brighouse Ward

Having first been elected for Brighouse in 2008, Howard has now served the people of the area for over 12 years. Howard has recently been re-elected by the people of Brighouse, at the 2022 local election. 

Over the last few years, Howard has been Chair of the Adults Health and Social Care Scrutiny Board, a board which has been extremely active. We carried out a scrutiny relating to the Covid pandemic, which was really successful and produced some excellent outcomes. 

As a ward councillor for Brighouse, Howard has been extremely active in opposing the Local Plan and all the additional houses without the necessary infrastructure – the fight still continues.  

If you need to contact Howard, please find his details below:  

Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 07903 321459 

Correspondence address: 
C/o Town Hall
Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ 

News

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UPDATE: Full Council - September 2023

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Report: Annual Council

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