Leeds local election
Weetwood ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for metropolitan borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards are represented by more than one councillor. This council elects one-third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.
Metropolitan borough councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
6 candidates stood in the Weetwood ward.
| Electorate | 15,771 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 20 |
| Turnout | 50% |
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Chris Howley
Liberal Democrats
2,213 votes
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Simon Christopher Dixon
Green Party
1,901 votes
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Peter Young
Reform UK
821 votes
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Brijesh Virola
Conservative and Unionist Party
270 votes
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Rob Walker
Social Democratic Party
30 votes