In Kirklees we elect 23 councillors each year for a 4-year term. This means in the fourth year we do not have an election. This is known as an election cycle by thirds.

The next planned election in Kirklees will be 6 May 2027 where 23 seats will be up for election.

Scheduled elections in Kirklees
Year Election
2027 District Council elections and Parish and Town Council elections
2028 District Council elections and West Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral elections
2029 No District Council elections - fallow year
Expected UK Parliamentary election
2030 District Council elections
2031 District Council elections and Parish and Town Council elections

Election cycles

  • District Council elections are held every year for three years and then not held in year four
  • Parish and Town Council elections are held every 4 years
  • UK Parliamentary elections are held every 5 years unless the Prime Minister calls it earlier than the 5-year period
  • West Yorkshire Mayoral elections are held every 4 years