Morley Borough Independents 4, Garforth and Swillington Independents 3, Social Democratic Party 3, Independent 2. Largest city in Yorkshire and a council keen to leed the Yorkshire region. Increasing financial services sector.
Abigail Katung (Little London and Woodhouse) moved from Labour to Independent in June 2025. Reform UK gained a seat in Morley South from a Local Independent Party councillor elected for Morley Borough Independents, at a byelection on 12 June. Trish Smith (Pudsey) moved from Local Independent Party to Reform UK in May 2025.
Next local elections
2026
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)
£2172.39