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Conservative · Kirkburton ward · Kirklees Council
Attendance
82%
Meetings
14 of 17
Council Rank
37th of 69
Council Average
79%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
+3%
vs. Conservative Average (16 councillors)
+3%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Richard Smith
- Party
- Conservative
- Ward
- Kirkburton
- Council
- Kirklees Council
- Attendance
- 82% (14 of 17 meetings)
- Rank
- 37th of 69 councillors in Kirklees Council
- Phone
- 07799 310725
- In office since
- 06/05/2016
- Committees
- Annual Council
- Children's Scrutiny Panel
- Council
- Extraordinary Council
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
2 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District council election, 02/05/2024 | 2nd May 2024 | 1,995 | 43% | Elected |
| District council election, 06/05/2021 | 6th May 2021 | 2,913 | 54% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 9 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | Children's Scrutiny Panel | Present |
| 21/01/2026 | Council | Present |
| 17/12/2025 | Extraordinary Council | Present |
| 11/12/2025 | Children's Scrutiny Panel | Present (Virtual) |
| 10/12/2025 | Council | Present |
| 12/11/2025 | Council | Present |
| 16/10/2025 | Children's Scrutiny Panel | Present |
| 14/10/2025 | Council | Present |
| 16/09/2025 | Council | Present |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026