The hearings into the plan, which was sent to the Secretary of State James Brokenshire for consideration in January, will continue until Friday, July 5 and are headed by Inspector Ms Katie Child.

Timescales and venue for the second stage of the hearings will be decided at a later date.

Craig has today joined forces with the rail industry to encourage more disabled people in Calder Valley to travel by train using the Disabled Persons Railcard, which offers a third off journeys.

The Friends of Brighouse Station are delighted that local MP Craig Whittaker has joined with the many other local businesses who sponsor the floral displays at the station and is now personally sponsoring one of the displays.

Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed new figures showing £500 million has been awarded to small businesses across the country, and is urging more entrepreneurs in Calder Valley to apply.

The latest progress update relating to the Mytholmroyd Flood scheme is now available and is attached here for your reference. 

Craig has welcomed the announcement that the UK will become the first major economy in the world to end its contribution towards global warming, as the Conservative Government introduces a new law to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 

Ensuring that our young people get the very best start in life has always been something that I am very passionate about. The number of children in the Calder valley attending good or outstanding schools has risen sharply since 2010, whilst the funding going into our schools is at a record high.

Craig Whittaker MP is encouraging people across Calder Valley to come together for Mental Health Awareness Week, to listen to others and to highlight the support that is available to those who need it most.

Figures released today show that in Yorkshire & Humber, there are 2 604 282 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 222 919 more people have been able to access the security of a job since 2010.

Craig Whittaker MP is encouraging people across Calder Valley to come together for Mental Health Awareness Week, to listen to others and to highlight the support that is available to those who need it most.