Politics Archives - East Side Story

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

Cllr Luke Farley on the daily decisions shaping democracy in Leeds

He has spent two years chairing one of Leeds’ most diverse community committees, and six months as chief whip keeping the city’s Labour group

April 17, 2026

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Ever wondered what your local councillor does?

Most of us deal with the same everyday frustrations in our neighbourhoods: bins that don’t get collected on time, litter being dropped on the

April 17, 2026

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Politics

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

Cllr Luke Farley on the daily decisions shaping democracy in Leeds

Ever wondered what your local councillor does?

Top Posts & Pages

Free help for aspiring entrepreneurs across East Leeds

Complaints about council services reach record levels

New council homes planned for former Seacroft flats site

New scheme offers free bus travel for local children

Over 40s in East Leeds urged to check heart health

Urgent Warning: Large-Scale Scams Targeting Garforth Residents

Local Mum Turns 3D Printing Dream Into World Cup Success

The Battle to Keep Yorkshire on the Map

VILLAGE FIGHTS FOR ITS LIFELINE

Suggestions

Politics

Top Posts & Pages