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John Joseph Taylor
Conservative councillor for Kirkburton
Term started: 7 May 2026
Conservative
Election history
Kirkburton (2026)
Conservative · 2,637 votes· Elected
Kirkburton (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Kirkburton (2019)
Conservative and Unionist Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Kirkburton Ward
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Where John fits into things
Dewsbury and Batley
Constituency
Kirkburton
Ward
John Joseph Taylor
Councillor
Kirkburton
Bill Armer
Councillor · Kirkburton
Richard Smith
Councillor · Kirkburton
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