Calderdale Council Elections 2024
updated Wednesday 24 April 2024
There are 51 councillors who run Calderdale Council. Calderdale is divided into 17 wards which each return three councillors. Three years out of four, we have the chance to elect one councillor. Councillors are elected to serve on the Council for a term of 4 years. Hebden Bridge is in the Calder Ward, and Mytholmroyd is in the Luddendenfoot ward.
As with previous years, the HebWeb invites candidates to send up to 500 words and photo - see this page from a previous election.
Email the HebWeb - just one candidate has taken the option to respond so far.
The election this year is on Thursday, 2 May (photo ID now needed) and voter registration must before next Tuesday, 16 April. (See HebWeb News)
Candidates for the Calder Ward (covering Hebden Bridge)
Josh Fenton-Glynn - Labour
Christopher Lee - Conservative
Mark Stanley - Green
Chris Wadsworth - Liberal Democrats
Turnout last year: 48.3%
Candidates for the Luddendenfoot Ward (covering Mytholmroyd)
Christine Bampton-Smith - Liberal Democrats
Jane Scullion - Labour
Jill Smith-Moorhouse - Conservative
Kate Sweeny - Green
Turnout last year: 42.2%
Candidates for the Todmorden Ward
Kye Abdul - Liberal Democrat
Brian Carter - Conservative
Diana Tremayne - Labour
Kieran Turner - Green
Turnout last year: 34.9%
This year, we also have the opportunity to vote in the West Yorkshire mayoral elections.
Candidates for the West Yorkshire Mayor
- Tracy Brabin - Labour and Co-operative Party
- Bob Buxton - Yorkshire Party
- Andrew Cooper - Green Party
- Arnold Craven - Conservative Party
- Stewart Golton - Liberal Democrats
- Jonathan Tilt - Independent
Tracy Brabin is the current mayor, having been ielected in 2021 when she became the first-ever West Yorkshire mayor.
Christopher Lee, Conservative candidate for Calder ward
Christopher has lived around Hebden Bridge for nearly fifty years, albeit with time away studying and working in Newcastle and London. He has run his own business, which is based in Yorkshire, but operates throughout the UK since 1999. He lives just outside Hebden with his wife and son in a house that will never be finished, together with two Springer Spaniels and two rescue cats.
Frustrated with politicians who are more focused on their careers than representing the people they are voted to represent; he was empowered to put himself forward and stand in his hometown.
Christopher has a joined-up plan for Calder Ward, to deliver on your priorities:
Work together
We're all fed-up of playground politics and bickering. We are not all going to agree so we need to disagree agreeably to positively help our community and achieve progress.
Improve congestion
Speaking to local businesses and residents, the main complaint I receive is parking. Lack of proactive planning has led to poor roads and heavy congestion which doesn't support those in our rural areas.
Think locally, act nationally
My family have lived around Hebden Bridge for four generations. I understand what has shaped us and can represent you; we all want the best for our local community and that means having a clear understanding of the national Government picture. On the doorstep, the people of Calder are concerned about the NHS social care and lack of access and quality provision. The Government is committed to investing a record £164.9 billion of taxpayer's money in the NHS over the next 12 months and yet some of the facilities we have, such as the fantastic health centre in Todmorden which has never been used to its full capability, and I want to understand why, so as to improve services for all.
Challenge spending
I'm concerned about how our Council Tax is being spent by our Labour Council. Simple things like getting the bins emptied and road drains cleared so that surface water is managed – neglecting this simple task means more potholes and further damage to our roads. The Labour Council need to justify this approach as the long-term cost and impact is greater for everyone.
Bring fresh ideas
I am not a career politician. I want to see a change in the way we are represented - so instead of moaning, I will take action.
Be a strong voice
The residents of Calder and Hebden Bridge need a fresh constructive voice who is committed to our area.
If you live in Hebden Bridge, Fairfield, Birchcliffe, Erringden, Stoodley, Kilnhurst, Castle Hill, Shaw Wood, Blackshaw, Colden, Nursery Nook, Heptonstall or Wadsworth, on Thursday 2nd May, please use your vote to help deliver an even better Calder.