Leeds

Garforth and Swillington Independents 3, Morley Borough Independents 3, Social Democratic Party 3, Independent 3, Leeds First Independents 2. Largest city in Yorkshire and a council keen to leed the Yorkshire region. Increasing financial services sector.

Calverley and Farsley has a byelection on 22 October (held by Labour). Paula-Jane Thackray (Cross Gates and Whinmoor) and David Dresser (Killingbeck and Seacroft) moved from Reform UK to Leeds First Independents in October 2026. Cristiana Mirosanu (Chapel Allerton) moved from Green Party to Independent in September 2026. Jessica Lennox (Cross Gates and Whinmoor) moved from Labour to Independent in May 2026.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
Metrop

Address
Civic Hall, Calverly Street, Leeds LS1 1UR

Phone
0113 234 8080

Website
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2283.73