Cllr Sarah Wood (Reform UK) has been elected Leader of Kirklees Council at a meeting of all councillors held this evening (Wednesday 15 July 2026) at Huddersfield Town Hall. Cllr Wood was elected after securing a majority of votes cast by councillors at the meeting. The election follows two previous meetings where no candidate for the leadership of the council
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Results have now been declared for all 23 wards in the Kirklees election held on Thursday 7 May 2026. No single party has secured a majority of seats and Kirklees Council remains in No Overall Control. All Kirklees councillors will meet on Wednesday 20 May for their Annual Council Meeting. At that meeting, councillors will be asked to elect a
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Thousands of Kirklees residents could lose their postal votes ahead next year’s local elections — unless they take action now.
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Local Democracy Week is all about empowering citizens to shape the places where they live, work, and learn. Across Kirklees, we’re celebrating the people who make a difference every day and inviting everyone to get involved in local decision-making.
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A full list of candidates standing in the Kirklees Council local elections on 2 May 2024 is now available.
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Kirklees Council’s local elections are taking place on Thursday 2 May and we have put together all the key dates and information you need ahead of Polling Day.
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Labour has retained control of Kirklees Council following the results of the 2023 local elections.
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A full list of candidates standing in the Kirklees Council local elections on 4 May 2023 is now available.
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