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
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party can't be trusted on national security 11th November 2019 Just like they haven’t been able to decide on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party can’t be trusted not to dither on fundamental matters of national security... National News
Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
Labour's reckless spending revealed: The £1.2 trillion cost of Corbyn 10th November 2019 The Conservatives can today reveal the true cost of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party – the figures that John McDonnell did not want people to see. National News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News