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Liberal Democrats · Almondbury ward · Kirklees Council
Attendance
88%
Meetings
29 of 33
Council Rank
21st of 69
Council Average
79%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
+9%
vs. Liberal Democrats Average (10 councillors)
+7%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Expected
Council average
Summary
- Name
- David Longstaff
- Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Ward
- Almondbury
- Council
- Kirklees Council
- Attendance
- 88% (29 of 33 meetings)
- Rank
- 21st of 69 councillors in Kirklees Council
- Phone
- 07779 423589
- In office since
- 06/05/2024
- Committees
- Annual Council
- Appeals Panel
- Corporate Governance and Audit Committee
- Council
- District-Wide Planning Committee
- Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel
- Extraordinary Council
- Licensing and Safety Committee
- Personnel Committee
- Statutory Officer Dismissal Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee
- 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 | 1,668 | 40% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 25 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel | Expected |
| 10/02/2026 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 21/01/2026 | Council | Present |
| 13/01/2026 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 07/01/2026 | Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel | Absent |
| 06/01/2026 | Appeals Panel | Absent |
| 17/12/2025 | Extraordinary Council | Present |
| 16/12/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 10/12/2025 | Council | Present |
| 03/12/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 26/11/2025 | Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel | Present |
| 25/11/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 19/11/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 18/11/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 12/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 11/11/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 04/11/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 21/10/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 16/10/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 14/10/2025 | Council | Present |
| 13/10/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 07/10/2025 | Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel | Absent |
| 06/10/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
| 16/09/2025 | Council | Present |
| 08/09/2025 | Appeals Panel | Present |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026