Council profile
Leeds
Metropolitan borough · Yorkshire and the Humber · 99 seats in 33 wards · A third of seats elected in three years out of four · Next election 6 May 2027
Labour run Leeds Council as a minority administration. The council has 99 councillors in 33 wards. Seats by party: Labour 46, Conservative 15, Other 14, Green 10, Reform 8, Lib Dem 6. The next election is on 6 May 2027.
Control
Seats by party
Vote share at the 7 May 2026 election (36 seats, all wards)
ShareSeats won
Labour24.2%9
Reform22.6%8
Green22.5%7
Conservative15.9%7
Lib Dem7.9%2
Other6.9%3
Next election
6 May 2027
33 of 99 seats up, elected by thirds
Largest party
Labour 46
4 short of the 50 needed for a majority
Voted Leave in 2016
50%
GB 52%
Wards
Who holds each ward
LabourConservativeLib DemReformGreenIndependentOther
Under 5 pts5 to 1010 to 20Over 20No contest data
Winning margin at the last election, in points.
Coloured by the party holding most of the ward's seats today; where seats are split evenly, by the party with the higher share at the last election.
All 33 wards
Councillors and last results
Select a ward for its full results, candidates and last by-election.
| Ward and councillors | Last election |
|---|---|
| Adel & Wharfedale Billy Flynn, David Stoddart-Scott, Lee Farmer | 7 May 2026 Conservative 28.8% lead 6.3 pts |
| Alwoodley Lyn Buckley, Dan Cohen, Neil Buckley | 7 May 2026 Conservative 57.3% lead 43.3 pts |
| Ardsley & Robin Hood Karen Bruce, Stephen Holroyd, Robert Jagger | 7 May 2026 Reform 41.6% lead 21.1 pts |
| Armley Lou Cunningham, Andy Parnham, Clancy Walker | 7 May 2026 Green 41.7% lead 14.5 pts |
| Beeston & Holbeck Shaf Ali, Andrew Scopes, Matt Rogan | 7 May 2026 Green 34.6% lead 4.4 pts |
| Bramley & Stanningley Kevin Ritchie, Adele Rae, Tom Hinchcliffe | 7 May 2026 Labour 43.8% lead 9.8 pts |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Nkele Manaka, Luke Farley, Asghar Khan | 7 May 2026 Labour 39.4% lead 11.3 pts |
| Calverley & Farsley Amanda Carter, Andrew Carter, Craig Timmins | 7 May 2026 Conservative 36.6% lead 9.3 pts |
| Chapel Allerton Mohammed Rafique, Jane Dowson, Cristiana Mirosanu | 7 May 2026 Green 45.1% lead 7.1 pts |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor James Gibson, Jessica Lennox, Paula-Jane Thackray | 7 May 2026 Reform 41.1% lead 13.1 pts |
| Farnley & Wortley Wenzdae Robbins, Kate Haigh, Adrian McCluskey | 7 May 2026 Reform 37.2% lead 11.8 pts |
| Garforth & Swillington Mark Dobson, Sarah Field, Suzanne McCormack | 7 May 2026 Garforth and Swillington Independents Party 62.4% lead 42.7 pts |
| Gipton & Harehills Asghar Ali, Salma Arif, Mothin Ali | 7 May 2026 Labour 36.9% lead 6.4 pts |
| Guiseley & Rawdon Oliver Edwards, Eleanor Thomson, Sonia Leighton | 7 May 2026 Labour 37.7% lead 11.5 pts |
| Harewood Sam Firth, Ryan Stephenson, Angela Wallis | 7 May 2026 Conservative 44.1% lead 19.2 pts |
| Headingley & Hyde Park Tim Goodall, Abdul Hannan, Nilesh Chohan | 7 May 2026 Green 70.6% lead 49.8 pts |
| Horsforth Emmie Bromley, John Garvani, Raymond Jones | 7 May 2026 Labour 34.1% lead 10.8 pts |
| Hunslet & Riverside Ed Carlisle, Mohammed Iqbal, Paul Wray | 7 May 2026 Green 56.3% lead 31.3 pts |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft Katie Dye, David Dresser, David Jenkins | 7 May 2026 Reform 41.1% lead 10.0 pts |
| Kippax & Methley Michael Millar, Mary Harland, James Lewis | 7 May 2026 Labour 41.8% lead 3.7 pts |
| Kirkstall Fiona Venner, Andy Rontree, Joe Ingham | 7 May 2026 Green 45.2% lead 14.9 pts |
| Little London & Woodhouse Javaid Akhtar, Abigail Katung, Eden Hills | 7 May 2026 Green 60.2% lead 37.2 pts |
| Middleton Park Wayne Dixon, Rob Chesterfield, Emma Pogson-Golden | 7 May 2026 Social Democratic Party 38.2% lead 4.7 pts |
| Moortown Mohammed Shahzad, Laura Fisher, Sharon Hamilton | 7 May 2026 Labour 32.9% lead 3.7 pts |
| Morley North Jon Graves, Terry Grayshon, Simon Brown | 7 May 2026 Morley Borough Independents 34.2% lead 0.9 pts |
| Morley South Ryan Taylor, Michael Burnham, Jane Senior | 7 May 2026 Reform 35.1% lead 8.3 pts |
| Otley & Yeadon Sandy Lay, Ryk Downes, Colin Campbell | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 36.4% lead 11.4 pts |
| Pudsey Dawn Seary, Trish Smith, Simon Seary | 7 May 2026 Conservative 51.8% lead 33.9 pts |
| Rothwell Stewart Golton, Conrad Hart-Brooke, Diane Chapman | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 52.5% lead 25.6 pts |
| Roundhay Jordan Bowden, Kathleen Johnstone, Lisa Martin | 7 May 2026 Labour 38.1% lead 0.8 pts |
| Temple Newsam Kieran White, Richard Barker, Helen Hayden | 7 May 2026 Reform 35.9% lead 6.8 pts |
| Weetwood Emma Flint, Julie Heselwood, Izaak Wilson | 7 May 2026 Labour 33.9% lead 6.0 pts |
| Wetherby Alan Lamb, Penny Stables, Norma Harrington | 7 May 2026 Conservative 43.5% lead 13.0 pts |
Adel & Wharfedale
Billy Flynn ConservativeDavid Stoddart-Scott ConservativeLee Farmer Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| David Stoddart-Scott Elected | Conservative | 2,462 |
| Lee Anthony Farmer Elected | Conservative | 2,452 |
| Jemima Frankie Bostock | Labour | 1,923 |
| Craig Gabbitas | Reform | 1,874 |
| Michael Lowry | Reform | 1,833 |
| Nathan James Ramsden | Labour | 1,675 |
| Gordon Richard Howe | Green | 1,300 |
| Dominic Daniel Jack Seaward | Green | 1,265 |
| Fiona Josephine Allen | Lib Dem | 1,004 |
| Ray Smith | Lib Dem | 668 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Alwoodley
Dan Cohen ConservativeLyn Buckley ConservativeNeil Buckley Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Cohen Elected | Conservative | 4,633 | 57.3% |
| Catherine Taylor | Green | 1,133 | 14.0% |
| Matthew McGonagle | Labour | 1,124 | 13.9% |
| Howard Anthony Newman | Reform | 893 | 11.1% |
| Robert Hugh Jacques | Lib Dem | 296 | 3.7% |
Ardsley & Robin Hood
Karen Bruce LabourRobert Jagger ReformStephen Holroyd Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Stephen Jagger Elected | Reform | 3,023 | 41.6% |
| Mike Foster | Conservative | 1,492 | 20.5% |
| Shamim Miah | Labour | 1,336 | 18.4% |
| Noah Bentley | Green | 802 | 11.0% |
| Debra Alison Stretton | Lib Dem | 476 | 6.6% |
| Sian Gardener | Social Democratic Party | 135 | 1.9% |
Armley
Andy Parnham LabourClancy Walker GreenLou Cunningham Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clancy Walker Elected | Green | 2,215 | 41.7% |
| Paul Bickerdike | Reform | 1,443 | 27.2% |
| Richard Banks | Labour | 1,137 | 21.4% |
| Edmond Daramy-Williams | Conservative | 268 | 5.0% |
| Dan Walker | Lib Dem | 187 | 3.5% |
| John Frank Beal | Social Democratic Party | 37 | 0.7% |
| Florian Oscar Alice Hynam | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 21 | 0.4% |
Beeston & Holbeck
Andrew Scopes LabourMatt Rogan GreenShaf Ali Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Rogan Elected | Green | 1,978 | 34.6% |
| Al Garthwaite | Labour | 1,725 | 30.2% |
| Loreen Gulrez Nix | Reform | 1,245 | 21.8% |
| Sasha Watson | Social Democratic Party | 284 | 5.0% |
| Alex Kettle | Conservative | 280 | 4.9% |
| Christopher Thomas Howden | Lib Dem | 159 | 2.8% |
| Nick The Duck Guy | The Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 43 | 0.8% |
Bramley & Stanningley
Adele Rae LabourKevin Ritchie LabourTom Hinchcliffe Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ritchie Elected | Labour | 2,724 | 43.8% |
| Daren David Morrish | Reform | 2,112 | 34.0% |
| Annabell Roodi Kesby | Green | 883 | 14.2% |
| William Michael Gallimore | Conservative | 308 | 5.0% |
| Claire Rosemary Spencer | Lib Dem | 166 | 2.7% |
| Ian Robert Howell | Social Democratic Party | 20 | 0.3% |
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
Asghar Khan LabourLuke Farley LabourNkele Manaka Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Anthony Farley Elected | Labour | 1,957 | 39.4% |
| Leo Doherty | Reform | 1,393 | 28.1% |
| Shahab Adris | Green | 1,123 | 22.6% |
| David Ewan Hollingsworth | Lib Dem | 252 | 5.1% |
| Zoe Metcalfe | Conservative | 183 | 3.7% |
| Richard Chaves-Sanderson | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 34 | 0.7% |
| Paul Daniel Whestone | Social Democratic Party | 19 | 0.4% |
Calverley & Farsley
Amanda Carter ConservativeAndrew Carter ConservativeCraig Timmins Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Carter Elected | Conservative | 3,102 | 36.6% |
| Kathryn Sara Penny | Labour | 2,313 | 27.3% |
| Andy North | Reform | 1,418 | 16.7% |
| Ellen Graham | Green | 1,380 | 16.3% |
| Stuart McLeod | Lib Dem | 258 | 3.0% |
Last by-election, 22 October 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Lesley Carter Elected | Conservative | 2,330 | 40.2% |
| Kathryn Sara Penny | Labour | 2,134 | 36.8% |
| Craig Gabbitas | Reform | 693 | 12.0% |
| Daisy Nikita Gilpin | Green | 341 | 5.9% |
| Bradley Evan Holmes | Restore Britain | 151 | 2.6% |
| Stuart McLeod | Lib Dem | 92 | 1.6% |
| Bob Buxton | Yorkshire Party | 57 | 1.0% |
Chapel Allerton
Cristiana Mirosanu IndependentJane Dowson LabourMohammed Rafique Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiana Mirosanu Elected | Green | 3,520 | 45.1% |
| Eileen Taylor | Labour | 2,971 | 38.0% |
| Yaseen Saddique | Reform | 594 | 7.6% |
| Kevin Irving Black | Conservative | 382 | 4.9% |
| Darren Finlay | Lib Dem | 287 | 3.7% |
| Richard Cowles | Social Democratic Party | 55 | 0.7% |
Cross Gates & Whinmoor
James Gibson LabourJessica Lennox IndependentPaula-Jane Thackray Independent
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula-Jane Thackray Elected | Reform | 3,013 | 41.1% |
| Luke Murrow | Labour | 2,051 | 28.0% |
| John Kennedy | Conservative | 902 | 12.3% |
| Martin Francis Hemingway | Green | 706 | 9.6% |
| Joshua Patrick Lowthion | Lib Dem | 260 | 3.5% |
| Mark Nicholson | Independent | 223 | 3.0% |
| Howard Graham Dews | Yorkshire Party | 157 | 2.1% |
| Paul Anthony Whetsone | Social Democratic Party | 14 | 0.2% |
| Ali Mansfield | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 11 | 0.1% |
Farnley & Wortley
Adrian McCluskey LabourKate Haigh LabourWenzdae Robbins Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzdae Robbins Elected | Reform | 2,397 | 37.2% |
| Ann Blackburn | Green | 1,635 | 25.4% |
| Charlotte Hill | Labour | 983 | 15.3% |
| Peter Edward Allison | Independent | 922 | 14.3% |
| Shikha Chaturvedi | Conservative | 304 | 4.7% |
| Peter Richard Andrews | Lib Dem | 178 | 2.8% |
| Richard David Riley | Social Democratic Party | 19 | 0.3% |
Last by-election, 10 October 2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Blackburn Elected | Green | 1,450 | 38.7% |
| Al Garthwaite | Labour | 965 | 25.8% |
| David Stephen Dresser | Reform | 912 | 24.4% |
| Lalit Suryawanshi | Conservative | 202 | 5.4% |
| Peter Richard Andrews | Lib Dem | 118 | 3.2% |
| Peter Edward Allison | Independent | 70 | 1.9% |
| Richard David Riley | Social Democratic Party | 26 | 0.7% |
Garforth & Swillington
Mark Dobson Garforth and Swillington Independents PartySarah Field Garforth and Swillington Independents PartySuzanne McCormack Garforth and Swillington Independents Party
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark David Dobson Elected | Garforth and Swillington Independents Party | 5,007 | 62.4% |
| David Ian Butterfield | Reform | 1,582 | 19.7% |
| David Patrick Nagle | Labour | 542 | 6.8% |
| Alexander James Bull | Green | 433 | 5.4% |
| Peter Bentley | Conservative | 362 | 4.5% |
| Rebecca Cecilia Phillips | Lib Dem | 92 | 1.1% |
Gipton & Harehills
Asghar Ali LabourMothin Ali GreenSalma Arif Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salma Arif Elected | Labour | 2,345 | 36.9% |
| Khizer Qayyum | Green | 1,936 | 30.5% |
| Arif Hussain | Independent | 1,108 | 17.4% |
| Callum Daniel Bushrod | Reform | 612 | 9.6% |
| Patricia Helen Jones | Conservative | 174 | 2.7% |
| Jack Glover | Lib Dem | 104 | 1.6% |
| Iain Alaistair Dalton | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 30 | 0.5% |
| Andrew Alexander Martin | Social Democratic Party | 29 | 0.5% |
| Andy Nix | UKIP | 17 | 0.3% |
Guiseley & Rawdon
Eleanor Thomson LabourOliver Edwards LabourSonia Leighton Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Frances Thomson Elected | Labour | 3,469 | 37.7% |
| Paul James Alderson | Conservative | 2,407 | 26.2% |
| Robert Andrew Harder | Reform | 1,813 | 19.7% |
| Eliza Ainley | Green | 918 | 10.0% |
| Bob Buxton | Yorkshire Party | 316 | 3.4% |
| Helen Page | Lib Dem | 279 | 3.0% |
Harewood
Angela Wallis ConservativeRyan Stephenson ConservativeSam Firth Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Jane Bond Wallis Elected | Conservative | 3,380 | 44.1% |
| John Cowling | Reform | 1,911 | 24.9% |
| David John Bowgett | Labour | 1,007 | 13.1% |
| Claire Anne Evans | Green | 842 | 11.0% |
| John William Hills | Lib Dem | 300 | 3.9% |
| Patrick Wright | Independent | 224 | 2.9% |
Headingley & Hyde Park
Abdul Hannan LabourNilesh Chohan GreenTim Goodall Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nilesh Chohan Elected | Green | 4,334 | 70.6% |
| Jonathan David Pryor | Labour | 1,278 | 20.8% |
| Andrew Robert Wilde | Reform | 225 | 3.7% |
| Brandon Ashford | Lib Dem | 139 | 2.3% |
| Della Heptinstall | Conservative | 97 | 1.6% |
| Ryan Richards | Your Party | 62 | 1.0% |
Horsforth
Emmie Bromley LabourJohn Garvani LabourRaymond Jones Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmie Bromley Elected | Labour | 3,018 | 34.1% |
| Chris Calvert | Conservative | 2,063 | 23.3% |
| Khadijah Akhtar | Green | 1,719 | 19.4% |
| Michael Meston | Reform | 1,450 | 16.4% |
| Ivan Petrovich Brookes | Lib Dem | 570 | 6.4% |
| Catherine Frances Dobson | Social Democratic Party | 25 | 0.3% |
Hunslet & Riverside
Ed Carlisle GreenMohammed Iqbal LabourPaul Wray Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Carlisle Elected | Green | 3,202 | 56.3% |
| Sarata Sawo | Labour | 1,422 | 25.0% |
| Ayesha Shamim | Reform | 700 | 12.3% |
| Taiwo Funmilayo Adeyemi | Conservative | 199 | 3.5% |
| Roderic Parker | Lib Dem | 112 | 2.0% |
| Paul Thomas | Social Democratic Party | 57 | 1.0% |
Killingbeck & Seacroft
David Dresser IndependentDavid Jenkins LabourKatie Dye Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Stephen Dresser Elected | Reform | 2,371 | 41.1% |
| John Tudor | Labour | 1,794 | 31.1% |
| Nosheen Majid | Green | 899 | 15.6% |
| Rosemary Gaskell | Conservative | 446 | 7.7% |
| Ben Turner-Chastney | Lib Dem | 214 | 3.7% |
| Thomas Peter Foster | Social Democratic Party | 50 | 0.9% |
Kippax & Methley
James Lewis LabourMary Harland LabourMichael Millar Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Harland Elected | Labour | 3,336 | 41.8% |
| Chris Weightman | Reform | 3,038 | 38.1% |
| Connor Mulhall | Conservative | 717 | 9.0% |
| Andy Phillips | Green | 674 | 8.5% |
| Thomas Leadley | Lib Dem | 208 | 2.6% |
Kirkstall
Andy Rontree LabourFiona Venner LabourJoe Ingham Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingham Elected | Green | 2,922 | 45.2% |
| Hannah Louise Bithell | Labour | 1,958 | 30.3% |
| Jacob Andrew Holmes | Reform | 946 | 14.6% |
| Dawn Julia Collins | Conservative | 240 | 3.7% |
| Stuart Long | Independent | 211 | 3.3% |
| Chris Read | Lib Dem | 178 | 2.8% |
| George Phillips | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 16 | 0.2% |
Little London & Woodhouse
Abigail Katung IndependentEden Hills GreenJavaid Akhtar Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Hills Elected | Green | 2,617 | 60.2% |
| Kayleigh Brooks | Labour | 1,001 | 23.0% |
| Bradley Evan Holmes | Reform | 326 | 7.5% |
| George Sykes | Lib Dem | 255 | 5.9% |
| Jonathan Paul Burkitt | Conservative | 125 | 2.9% |
| TJ Diniz Mota | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 26 | 0.6% |
Middleton Park
Emma Pogson-Golden Social Democratic PartyRob Chesterfield Social Democratic PartyWayne Dixon Social Democratic Party
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Alan Dixon Elected | Social Democratic Party | 2,203 | 38.2% |
| James Kendall | Reform | 1,936 | 33.5% |
| Innocent Igiehon | Labour | 773 | 13.4% |
| Ciaran Lee Head | Green | 545 | 9.4% |
| Samson Roberts Adeyemi | Conservative | 206 | 3.6% |
| Kristof Szecsi | Lib Dem | 108 | 1.9% |
Moortown
Laura Fisher LabourMohammed Shahzad LabourSharon Hamilton Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Jane Fisher Elected | Labour | 2,758 | 32.9% |
| Rachel Elizabeth Hartshorne | Green | 2,447 | 29.2% |
| Sharon Margaret Slinger | Lib Dem | 1,277 | 15.2% |
| Sajjad Raja | Reform | 1,011 | 12.1% |
| Rob Speed | Conservative | 838 | 10.0% |
| Sarah Welbourne | Social Democratic Party | 43 | 0.5% |
Morley North
Jon Graves ReformSimon Brown Morley Borough IndependentsTerry Grayshon Morley Borough Independents
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Grayshon Elected | Morley Borough Independents | 2,780 |
| Jonathan Graves Elected | Reform | 2,707 |
| Simon William Kimberley | Morley Borough Independents | 2,627 |
| Dinah Rose Jones | Reform | 2,515 |
| Edward John Brown | Labour | 892 |
| Jonny Kelsey | Labour | 743 |
| Amber Conyers-Davies | Green | 736 |
| Pauline Barron | Conservative | 678 |
| Kasim Rasool | Green | 657 |
| Louisa Mary Singh | Conservative | 407 |
| James Trueman | Lib Dem | 313 |
| Mihai Marcelin Barticel | Lib Dem | 173 |
| Nigel Perry | Social Democratic Party | 21 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Morley South
Jane Senior Morley Borough IndependentsMichael Burnham ReformRyan Taylor Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Burnham Elected | Reform | 2,564 | 35.1% |
| Darren Mark Senior | Morley Borough Independents | 1,957 | 26.8% |
| Michael James Fox | Lib Dem | 992 | 13.6% |
| Matthew Ball | Green | 793 | 10.8% |
| Adrian Blake | Labour | 594 | 8.1% |
| John Barron | Conservative | 402 | 5.5% |
| Cordelia Lynan | Social Democratic Party | 12 | 0.2% |
Last by-election, 12 June 2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Taylor Elected | Reform | 2,119 | 36.8% |
| Terry Grayshon | Morley Borough Independents | 1,450 | 25.2% |
| Michael James Fox | Lib Dem | 1,009 | 17.5% |
| Charlotte Hill | Labour | 634 | 11.0% |
| Chris Bell | Green | 313 | 5.4% |
| Liam Scott Roberts | Conservative | 230 | 4.0% |
Otley & Yeadon
Colin Campbell Lib DemRyk Downes Lib DemSandy Lay Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Andrew Campbell Elected | Lib Dem | 3,189 | 36.4% |
| Scott Michael Richmond | Reform | 2,195 | 25.0% |
| Mick Bradley | Green | 1,746 | 19.9% |
| Simon Mark Dowling | Labour | 1,038 | 11.8% |
| Paul John Spencer Wadsworth | Conservative | 600 | 6.8% |
Pudsey
Dawn Seary ConservativeSimon Seary ConservativeTrish Smith Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Anthony Seary Elected | Conservative | 4,415 | 51.8% |
| Richard James Robinson | Reform | 1,531 | 17.9% |
| Stephen McBarron | Labour | 1,304 | 15.3% |
| Arlan Jones | Green | 1,105 | 13.0% |
| Jennifer Ann Wilson | Lib Dem | 176 | 2.1% |
Rothwell
Conrad Hart-Brooke Lib DemDiane Chapman Lib DemStewart Golton Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Golton Elected | Lib Dem | 3,772 | 52.5% |
| Lindon Dove | Reform | 1,929 | 26.9% |
| Mikey Sykes | Green | 638 | 8.9% |
| Archie Sykes | Labour | 495 | 6.9% |
| Stewart Peter Harper | Conservative | 293 | 4.1% |
| Mark Daniels | Social Democratic Party | 52 | 0.7% |
Roundhay
Jordan Bowden LabourKathleen Johnstone LabourLisa Martin Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Johnstone Elected | Labour | 3,316 | 38.1% |
| Brannoc Stevenson | Green | 3,242 | 37.3% |
| Rachel Lynda Cohen | Conservative | 918 | 10.6% |
| Steven Michael Robinson | Reform | 851 | 9.8% |
| Najeeb Iqbal | Lib Dem | 316 | 3.6% |
| Carl Clements Richman | Social Democratic Party | 56 | 0.6% |
Temple Newsam
Helen Hayden LabourKieran White ReformRichard Barker Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Barker Elected | Reform | 2,456 |
| Kieran Richard Thomas White Elected | Reform | 2,253 |
| Julia Almond | Labour | 1,990 |
| Tim Dowd | Labour | 1,809 |
| Maggie Taylor | Conservative | 1,172 |
| Max Holley | Conservative | 992 |
| Joshua Benjamin Alston | Green | 813 |
| Keely Bannister | Green | 768 |
| Keith Cecil Norman | Lib Dem | 355 |
| Noah Allerton | Lib Dem | 317 |
| Kimberley Ruth Reid | Social Democratic Party | 60 |
| Rajiv Kumar Thukral | Social Democratic Party | 49 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Weetwood
Emma Flint LabourIzaak Wilson LabourJulie Heselwood Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izaak Wilson Elected | Labour | 2,684 | 33.9% |
| Chris Howley | Lib Dem | 2,213 | 27.9% |
| Simon Christopher Dixon | Green | 1,901 | 24.0% |
| Peter Young | Reform | 821 | 10.4% |
| Brijesh Virola | Conservative | 270 | 3.4% |
| Rob Walker | Social Democratic Party | 30 | 0.4% |
Wetherby
Alan Lamb ConservativeNorma Harrington ConservativePenny Stables Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Harrington Elected | Conservative | 3,684 | 43.5% |
| Fran Murphy | Green | 2,586 | 30.5% |
| Stuart David Burdekin | Reform | 1,464 | 17.3% |
| Alex Riddell | Labour | 549 | 6.5% |
| Jonathan Jared Levy | Lib Dem | 182 | 2.2% |
Last by-election, 12 December 2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Richards Elected | Conservative | 7,181 | 58.0% |
| David Hopps | Lib Dem | 2,373 | 19.2% |
| Michael Bailey | Labour | 1,906 | 15.4% |
| Judith Dahlgreen | Green | 916 | 7.4% |
Councillors
Changed party since the election
3 councillors now sit for a different party from the one they were elected for.
| Ward | Councillor | Elected as | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Allerton | Cristiana Mirosanu | Green 2026 | Independent |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | Paula-Jane Thackray | Reform 2026 | Independent |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | David Dresser | Reform 2026 | Independent |
Next election
Seats up on 6 May 2027
33 of 99 seats are up. Seats held now, by party:
Labour 18 Conservative 4 Reform 4 Independent 2 Other 2 Lib Dem 2 Green 1
| Ward | Councillor whose term ends |
|---|---|
| Adel & Wharfedale | Billy Flynn Conservative |
| Alwoodley | Lyn Buckley Conservative |
| Ardsley & Robin Hood | Stephen Holroyd Labour |
| Armley | Andy Parnham Labour |
| Beeston & Holbeck | Andrew Scopes Labour |
| Bramley & Stanningley | Tom Hinchcliffe Labour |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | Nkele Manaka Labour |
| Calverley & Farsley | Amanda Carter Conservative |
| Chapel Allerton | Jane Dowson Labour |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | Jessica Lennox Independent |
| Farnley & Wortley | Adrian McCluskey Labour |
| Garforth & Swillington | Suzanne McCormack Garforth and Swillington Independents Party |
| Gipton & Harehills | Asghar Ali Labour |
| Guiseley & Rawdon | Oliver Edwards Labour |
| Harewood | Ryan Stephenson Conservative |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | Abdul Hannan Labour |
| Horsforth | Raymond Jones Labour |
| Hunslet & Riverside | Paul Wray Labour |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | Katie Dye Labour |
| Kippax & Methley | Michael Millar Labour |
| Kirkstall | Andy Rontree Labour |
| Little London & Woodhouse | Abigail Katung Independent |
| Middleton Park | Emma Pogson-Golden Social Democratic Party |
| Moortown | Mohammed Shahzad Labour |
| Morley North | Jon Graves Reform |
| Morley South | Ryan Taylor Reform |
| Otley & Yeadon | Ryk Downes Lib Dem |
| Pudsey | Trish Smith Reform |
| Rothwell | Diane Chapman Lib Dem |
| Roundhay | Jordan Bowden Labour |
| Temple Newsam | Kieran White Reform |
| Weetwood | Julie Heselwood Labour |
| Wetherby | Penny Stables Green |
Term end dates from Open Council Data.
By-elections
Every council by-election since 2021
3 by-elections since July 2021, 3 of them gains.
| Date | Ward | Result | Winner's share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2026 | Calverley & Farsley | Conservative gain from Labour | 40.2% |
| 12 June 2025 | Morley South | Reform gain from Other | 36.8% |
| 10 October 2024 | Farnley and Wortley | Green gain from Labour | 38.7% |
Parliament
Parliamentary constituencies
| Constituency | Share of council | 2024 winner | Projected now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds South | 15% | Labour | Labour 40% |
| Leeds East | 14% | Labour | Labour 42% |
| Leeds West and Pudsey | 12% | Labour | Labour 41% |
| Leeds South West and Morley | 12% | Labour | Labour 36% |
| Leeds North East | 12% | Labour | Labour 47% |
| Leeds Central and Headingley | 12% | Labour | Labour 40% |
| Leeds North West | 12% | Labour | Labour 41% |
| Wetherby and Easingwold | 5% | Conservative | Conservative 35% |
| Wakefield and Rothwell | 3% | Labour | Labour 42% |
| Selby | 3% | Labour | Labour 38% |
Share of the council: the proportion of its census neighbourhoods (2021 LSOAs) in each seat. The projection is PollCheck's demographic model at current polling, not a forecast.
People
Who lives in Leeds
811,951 residents in 341,463 households
Voted Leave in 2016
50% 2 below GB
Degree or higher
35% 1 above GB
No qualifications
18% same as GB
Own their home
57% 4 below GB
Rent from a council or housing association
20% 3 above GB
Rent privately
22% 2 above GB
Aged 15 to 34
36% 5 above GB
Aged 65 and over
19% 3 below GB
GB figure. 2021 Census (Scotland: 2022): age as a share of residents aged 15 and over, qualifications of residents aged 16 and over, housing as a share of households. Leave: 2016 EU referendum, Electoral Commission results by counting area.
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Closest on the measures above: the 2016 Leave vote, age, qualifications and housing. Maps show which party holds each ward.
Sources
Sources and method
Seat totals and control: PollCheck council control tracker. Councillors: Open Council Data (CC BY-SA 4.0). Election results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), with some vote counts from DCLEAPIL, Leman (2025) (CC BY-SA 4.0), and corrections checked against councils' official declarations. Ward boundaries: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Census: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland.
Councillor lists and DCLEAPIL-derived vote counts on this page are available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In wards electing more than one councillor, a party's share counts only its leading candidate (the Rallings and Thrasher method). Independents count individually. The lead is the gap between the top two parties' shares.