Recent election history
Birstall & Birkenshaw (2026)
Conservative · 2,559 votes· Elected
Birstall and Birkenshaw (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Birstall and Birkenshaw (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Contact Information
Birstall & Birkenshaw Ward
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Where Joshua fits into things
Spen Valley
Constituency
Birstall & Birkenshaw
Ward
Joshua Sheard
Councillor
Birstall & Birkenshaw
Philip James
Councillor · Birstall & Birkenshaw
Elizabeth Smaje
Councillor · Birstall & Birkenshaw
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
Kirklees (LC)