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Find your electionBack to Ossett and Denby DaleLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Holme Valley South (2024)
Independent· Not elected
Kirkburton (2024)
Independent· Not elected
Holme Valley North (2023)
Independent· Not elected
Denby Dale Ward
Where Miri fits into things
Ossett and Denby Dale
Constituency
Denby Dale
Ward
Miri Finch
Candidate
Denby Dale
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Wakefield