Steven Leigh MBE

Former Mayor of Calderdale (2025/26)
Former Councillor for Ryburn Ward

Before entering politics, Steven was the chief executive of a fully listed company on the London Stock Exchange, specialising in international pipelines. And then became a Director and Spokesman, as Head of Policy at the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, standing up for businesses across Calderdale. Steven received an MBE for his services to small businesses and the economy of Yorkshire. 

Steven was elected to serve the residents of Ryburn in 2018, and re-elected in 2022. In his first year, Steven was appointed Chair of the influential Place Scrutiny Board, and elected leader of the Conservative Group in January 2020. He served as Leader until May 2025 when he became Mayor of Calderdale for 2025/26.

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A New Chapter for Calderdale Conservatives

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 C

Cllr Steven Leigh MBE appointed as Mayor of Calderdale for 2025/26

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, Cllr Geraldine Carter as Deputy Mayor, and Brian Carter as the Deputy Mayor's Consort.With a distinguished career across business and public ser

Robin Hood in Reverse

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 proposed to stop the cruel cuts in Winter Fuel Payments for vulnerable pensioners whose income sits just above the pension credit limit.The Conserv

Conservative Motion: Stop The Cut to Winter Fuel Payments

At the recent full Council meeting in September, the Conservative Group proposed a motion urging the Labour Government to reconsider its plans to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners who are not eligible for pension credit. Unity was strong among the opposition parties, with the Liberal Demo

SURVEY: Your Local Priorities

Dear fellow resident,We’re campaigning to improve Calderdale. But we need your help to do it.By taking a few minutes to complete our survey, you’ll help make sure we’re fighting for the things that matter most to local people.Your local Conservative team

HEARTLESS LOCAL MPS BETRAY VULNERABLE PENSIONERS

This week both of Calderdale’s local MPs voted against the Conservative motion in Parliament to reverse the Labour Government’s cruel plans to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners who don’t receive pension credit.“The local newly elected MPs can spin their actions however they like, but the tr

Column: Cllr Steven Leigh - We Must Protect Our Pensioners

Less than 100 days into a Labour Government and they are already abandoning some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Scrapping the Winter Fuel Payment from those not on pension credit is a mistake by this Labour Government.

The Conservative Record for Calderdale

With the Local Elections coming up on May 2nd and a General Election later in the year, residents will naturally be considering what each political party has done for Calderdale. Looking first at what the Conservatives have done for Calderdale, this includes an overall investment of at least £700m

Labour Reckless with Public Purse

Reader should be aware that Calderdale Council is currently under the tight grip of overall Labour control, with 28 Labour councillors making decisions about policies and plans as they wish.