Kirklees local election
Denby Dale ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for metropolitan borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards are represented by more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Metropolitan borough councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
16 candidates stood in the Denby Dale ward.
| Electorate | 13,820 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 6,799 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 7 |
| Turnout | 49% |
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Michelle Jane Edwards
Reform UK
1,797 votes
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Neil Mayman
Reform UK
1,598 votes
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Harry Wood
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,558 votes
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Dave Devenport
Labour Party
1,509 votes
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Nick Wilson
Labour Party
1,487 votes
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Ruby Faye Knowles
Labour Party
1,104 votes
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Andy Scott
Green Party
863 votes
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Steven Bradley Hookham
Green Party
802 votes
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Bethany Lucienne Lockwood
Green Party
780 votes
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James Stephen Collins
Liberal Democrats
287 votes
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Viv Woodhead
Liberal Democrats
221 votes
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Edward Woodhead
Liberal Democrats
204 votes
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Miri Finch
The Revolting Party
64 votes
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