Kirklees local election
Netherton & Newsome 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.
15 candidates stood in the Netherton & Newsome ward.
| Electorate | 13,265 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,129 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 5 |
| Turnout | 38% |
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David Anderson
Reform UK
1,671 votes
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Peter Bell
Reform UK
1,633 votes
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Robert Paul Hargreaves
Reform UK
1,560 votes
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Shahana Adeeb
Labour Party
376 votes
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Faith Akume
Labour Party
358 votes
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William James Dennis
Labour Party
352 votes
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Kath Bellamy
Conservative and Unionist Party
215 votes
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Ian Andrew Roberts
Conservative and Unionist Party
185 votes
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Jane Dickinson
Conservative and Unionist Party
183 votes
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Clare Elizabeth Marianthe Wright
Liberal Democrats
140 votes
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Vincent Wadsworth
Liberal Democrats
137 votes
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Artwell Kamanga
Liberal Democrats
114 votes
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