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Liberal Democrats · Cleckheaton ward · Kirklees Council
Attendance
86%
Meetings
12 of 14
Council Rank
30th of 69
Council Average
79%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
+7%
vs. Liberal Democrats Average (10 councillors)
+5%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Council average
Summary
- Name
- John Lawson
- Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Ward
- Cleckheaton
- Council
- Kirklees Council
- Attendance
- 86% (12 of 14 meetings)
- Rank
- 30th of 69 councillors in Kirklees Council
- Phone
- 07523 304778
- In office since
- 06/05/2010
- Committees
- Annual Council
- Corporate Governance and Audit Committee
- Council
- District-Wide Planning Committee
- Extraordinary Council
- Licensing and Safety Committee
- Older People’s Mental Health Services – JHOSC
- Personnel Committee
- Statutory Officer Dismissal Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
2 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District council election, 05/05/2022 | 5th May 2022 | 2,650 | 61% | Elected |
| District council election, 03/05/2018 | 3rd May 2018 | 2,318 | 53% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 8 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 21/01/2026 | Council | Present |
| 17/12/2025 | Extraordinary Council | Present |
| 10/12/2025 | Council | Present |
| 13/11/2025 | Personnel Committee | Present |
| 12/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 14/10/2025 | Council | Present |
| 16/09/2025 | Council | Present |
| 03/09/2025 | District-Wide Planning Committee | Present |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026