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Two East Leeds councillors quit Reform UK

Two East Leeds councillors have resigned from Reform UK following their suspension from the party and announced the formation of a new independent political

October 19, 2026

Councils·Killingbeck·Local Institutions·Local Politics·Local Services·MPs and Councillors·Politics·Swillington

Mark Dobson welcomes public debate: “Let’s keep the argument about Garforth”

Independent Councillor Mark Dobson has welcomed the decision by members of the Garforth Neighbourhood Planning Forum (GNPF) to introduce themselves publicly and put their

August 17, 2026

Garforth·Local elections·Local Politics·Politics

Complaints about council services reach record levels

Residents across Yorkshire and the Humber were among thousands of people who contacted the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman over concerns about local

August 3, 2026

Councils·Leeds City Council·Local Institutions·Local Politics

Independent Re-election Sparks New Era for Garforth and Swillington

The political landscape across Leeds has shifted dramatically, proving that no single party holds ultimate power anymore. Following the recent Leeds City Council elections,

May 22, 2026

Election Results·Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

The man fighting to empower communities in East Leeds

A leading East Leeds councillor has opened up about his remarkable journey from arriving in the UK unable to speak English to becoming a

May 22, 2026

East Leeds·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Political Shakeup in Leeds as Labour Loses Absolute Majority

A fresh senior leadership team has been established to guide Leeds City Council over the upcoming municipal year. The appointments follow a significant shift

May 22, 2026

Election Results·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

East Leeds election results 2026

Voting across Leeds on Thursday 7 May 2026 brought several changes to the city council makeup, with a range of parties winning seats across

May 9, 2026

Election Results·Garforth·Local elections·Politics

GARFORTH & SWILLINGTON INDEPENDENTS GALLOP TO VICTORY IN TWO-HORSE SHOOT-OUT

In a high-stake duel that narrowed into a classic two-horse race at the final turn, Councillor Mark Dobson has secured a historic victory for

May 9, 2026

Local elections·MPs and Councillors·News·Politics

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in

April 24, 2026

Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Postal Vote Packs Arrive as Leeds Prepares for 7 May Local Election

Postal voters across Leeds are now receiving their voting packs ahead of the local election on Thursday 7 May. Residents already registered for postal

April 24, 2026

Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

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Two East Leeds councillors quit Reform UK

Mark Dobson welcomes public debate: “Let’s keep the argument about Garforth”

Complaints about council services reach record levels

Independent Re-election Sparks New Era for Garforth and Swillington

The man fighting to empower communities in East Leeds

Political Shakeup in Leeds as Labour Loses Absolute Majority

East Leeds election results 2026

GARFORTH & SWILLINGTON INDEPENDENTS GALLOP TO VICTORY IN TWO-HORSE SHOOT-OUT

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

Postal Vote Packs Arrive as Leeds Prepares for 7 May Local Election

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Seacroft’s Surprising French Connections

Thackray Museum announces major funding boost

Mothin Ali Wins Damages Over False Harehills Riot Claims

Police and council join forces to improve Harehills streets

French Artists Bring Creative Magic to Chapel FM

Corpus Christi Pupils Thrive as Inspectors Praise School

East Leeds Carpenter’s Dalek to Fund Cancer Research

Two East Leeds councillors quit Reform UK

Police launch hate crime awareness drive in Seacroft

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