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Welcome the new Mayor of Kirklees – Cllr Karen Allison

Posted on: Wednesday 20 May 2026

Councillor Karen Allison has been appointed as the new Mayor of Kirklees for 2026/27, following today’s Annual Council meeting. The appointment was made during the council’s Annual Meeting, commonly known as “Mayor Making”, where councillors formally confirm the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the year ahead. The ceremony marks an important moment in the civic calendar and reflects the council’s

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