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
Itrat Ali nominated for an Asian Standard award 17th March 2022 Heckmondwike Ward Candidate, Itrat Ali has been nominated for a community award in the Asian Express. The Asian Express is the UK's largest circulated and... Local News
David Heathcote asks the Council Cabinet to bring forward plans for kerbside recycling in Lindley from 2024 to early 2023. 17th March 2022 David Heathcote asks the Council Cabinet to bring forward plans for kerbside recycling in Lindley from 2024 to early 2023. In the Chamber
Itrat Ali visits the Salvation Army in Heckmondwike 17th March 2022 Itrat Ali visited the Salvation Army in Heckmondwike at the weekend. She enjoyed chatting with residents during the coffee morning whilst checking out the... Local News
Cllr John Taylor welcomes opportunities for residents to recycle more 17th March 2022 Everyone wants to be able to do their bit to make our planet a better place for future generations and recycling is one way everyone can get involved. I am... Local News
Conservative Group Budget Amendment 2022-23 14th March 2022 Cllr John Taylor was pleased to be able to propose the Conservative's budget for 2022-23 which would see a Council Tax freeze (with no cuts to services) and... In the Chamber
Cllr Tim Bamford welcomes the return of coffee mornings at St Aiden's Church in Skelmanthorpe 12th March 2022 After a two year absence, it was great to see so many people supporting St Aiden’s Church Skelmanthorpe. Monthly coffee mornings are back, every second Saturday... Local News
Cllr John Taylor shares his March Column for the Shepley magazine 12th March 2022 I’ve been reflecting on what a busy month it’s been but a good one. Last month we held the Q & A session with Mark Eastwood MP and the issue that probably was... Local News
Great turnout today for Mark Eastwood MP's first Older Persons’ Advice and Information Fair 11th March 2022 There was a great turnout today for the first Older Persons’ Advice and Information Fair, run by Mark Eastwood MP. Local News
Keith Mallinson meeting residents from Dewsbury East 5th March 2022 Local Conservative candidate, Keith Mallinson was out campaigning in Earlsheaton today, speaking with residents and hearing their concerns. Local News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News