Scheduled elections
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.
| 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