Recent election history
Kirkburton (2026)
Conservative · 2,071 votes· Elected
Kirkburton (2024)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Kirkburton (2016)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Contact Information
Role
Group Business Manager (Conservative)
Kirkburton Ward
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Where Richard fits into things
Ossett and Denby Dale
Constituency
Kirkburton
Ward
Richard Smith
Councillor
Kirkburton
John Taylor
Councillor · Kirkburton
Bill Armer
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
Council
Kirklees (LC)