Flags flown at half-mast on council buildings after death of councillor
Flags have been flown at half mast on council buildings across a Yorkshire borough following the death of a councillor.
Kirklees Council has confirmed the death of Coun Cahal Burke, who was 48 and represented the Lindley ward since 2010. He served as a Liberal Democrat councillor until last week when he was listed as an Independent councillor.
Councillor Burke was the Mayor of Kirklees between 2023 and 2024, and took on the role of chair on the council’s overview and scrutiny committee.
Over the years, Coun Burke held the posts of Deputy Leader and Group Business Manager of the Lib Dems, as well as sitting on planning and licensing committees.
Aside from his work on the council, Coun Burke was active in his local community of Lindley, including through his role in establishing the Lindley Community Group which he chaired and volunteered with for over 15 years.
He set up the Lindley Running Club with Lindley Community Group and took part in Marathons and Half Marathons in his free time.
A spokesperson for Kirklees Council said: “The council has been informed of the death of Coun Cahal Burke.
"Our thoughts are with Coun Burke’s family, friends and colleagues. In line with council protocol, flags on our town halls will fly at half-mast today.”