The Labour leader of Kirklees Council, Shabir Pandor, has announced he is to resign with immediate effect.
In a statement Mr Pandor said: “I will be resigning from my position of Leader of Kirklees Labour Group and Leader of Kirklees council with immediate effect. I would like to thank the The Labour Party, Kirklees Council, Labour Group and everyone who has supported and assisted me in my time as Leader and Deputy Leader.
“Leading Kirklees Council has been an honour and a privilege and I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve. I’m incredibly proud of our achievements during my time as leader. We have a very strong foundation and footing to continue to deliver services whilst we have solid ambitions for our towns and villages across Kirklees. I feel it’s time for me to stand aside to allow a renewed sense of direction, vision and aspiration for the people across Kirklees.
“I’m looking forward to supporting the new leadership and continuing my work in representing the brilliant residents of Batley West as I have done for the last 21 years.
Mr Pandor had been leader of Kirklees Council since 2018 and before that served as deputy leader from 2016.”
While thanking the council, Labour party and Labour group adding Mr Pandor confirmed who would continue as a Councillor for Batley West.
