Attending a council meeting
Most council Committees, Boards and Panel meetings are open to the public, and some public meetings are webcast.
You can find the meeting dates and agendas in the Calendar of meetings
Deputations
A deputation is where an individual, or a group of up to five people, can attend a meeting to make a presentation on a particular issue of concern.
Petitions
Petitions may be submitted by any member of the public who lives in, or operates a business in, Kirklees. Petitions must relate to issues on which the Council has powers or duties, or which affect the area of Kirklees.
Asking a question
Any member of the public, who lives in or operates a business in Kirklees, can ask a question on any issue within the terms of reference (area of responsibility) of the meeting, and which affects the area of Kirklees.
Become a voluntary co-optee
Scrutiny has voluntary co-optees as members of the standing panels. These are lay members of the public with an interest in the issues that affect their local communities.
Periodic recruitment exercises to appoint new co-optees take place approximately every 3-4 years. If you are interested in any future positions which become available, please contact the Governance Team with your details.
Contact the Governance Team
- Email executive.governance@kirklees.gov.uk
- Address Governance Team, PO Box 1720, Huddersfield, HD1 9EL