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Independent · Batley West ward · Kirklees Council
Attendance
57%
Meetings
8 of 14
Council Rank
60th of 69
Council Average
79%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
-22%
vs. Independent Average (9 councillors)
-11%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Expected
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Zahid Kahut
- Party
- Independent
- Ward
- Batley West
- Council
- Kirklees Council
- Attendance
- 57% (8 of 14 meetings)
- Rank
- 60th of 69 councillors in Kirklees Council
- Phone
- 07773 943859
- In office since
- 06/05/2024
- Committees
- Annual Council
- Council
- District-Wide Planning Committee
- Extraordinary Council
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
1 election on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District council election, 02/05/2024 | 2nd May 2024 | 2,695 | 52% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 10 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 29/01/2026 | District-Wide Planning Committee | Absent |
| 21/01/2026 | Council | Absent |
| 17/12/2025 | Extraordinary Council | Present |
| 10/12/2025 | Council | Present |
| 27/11/2025 | District-Wide Planning Committee | Absent |
| 12/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 14/10/2025 | Council | Absent |
| 08/10/2025 | District-Wide Planning Committee | Expected |
| 16/09/2025 | Council | Present |
| 03/09/2025 | District-Wide Planning Committee | Absent |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026