Kirklees Conservatives Launch 2024 Local Election Pledges Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 On 2nd May, you have a chance to vote for a positive vision for our area. For far too long everything has been negative. Despite increased Government funding, the failing Labour leadership have closed leisure centres, hiked up car parking charges, not filling grit bins, have a poor record on bin collections, have wasted money on metal trees and even been criticised by independent auditors for... Local News
Conservatives welcome an increase in aid to reduce rough sleeping 26th September 2022 Rough sleepers are set to benefit from a new government initiative that will see them given a roof over their head and specifically tailored support that will... Local News
Kirklees Conservatives welcome additional investment to support adults with learning disabilities and autism into sustainable employment 25th August 2022 A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism across England and Wales move into... Local News
Cllr John Taylor shares his August Column for the Shepley magazine 12th August 2022 Usually August is the quietest month for the Council as most people tend to have holidays so committees don’t meet but this year does seem to have been... Local News
Conservatives demand review of Kirklees Local Plan 1st August 2022 Kirklees Conservative Leader David Hall, has put pressure on the Labour cabinet to review the Local Plan adopted in 2019. The plan, pushed through by Labour... Local News
Cllr Tim Bamford on top of speeding concerns 12th July 2022 Having received multiple complaints from local residents, Cllr Tim Bamford has asked Kirklees to repaint the 30mph road markings on Cumberworth Road in... Local News
Cllr John Taylor praises speed enforcement in Kirkburton Ward 10th July 2022 in response to recent requests, the Police were out doing some speed enforcement across the Kirkburton ward. They were; In Kirkburton (on Red Hill, near Health... Local News
Cllr Richard Smith helping residents with passport woes 9th July 2022 Councillor Richard Smith was contacted by a resident who was worried about her upcoming holiday with her family, because her passport application had been... Local News
Kirklees Conservative Group announce Shadow Cabinet 20th June 2022 Conservative Group Leader, Cllr David Hall, has today appointed his Shadow Cabinet to hold the authority to account for the next 12 months. Local News
Cllr Taylor welcomes Shepley Children's Play Area developments 13th June 2022 Kirklees Council confirmed today that a contractor has been appointed and the works to start the improvements of Shepley Children's Play Area are planned for... Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News