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Councillor
Richard Smith
Conservative councillor for Kirkburton
Council: Kirklees
Term ends: 7 May 2026
Conservative
MessageContact Information
Role
Group Business Manager
Address
KIRKLEES COUNCIL, Councillor Richard Smith, PO Box 1720, HUDDERSFIELD, HD1 9EL
Kirkburton Ward
Where Richard fits into things
Dewsbury and Batley
Constituency
Kirkburton
Ward
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
Council
Kirklees (LC)