Hello, I'm Matt - and I'm your Green Party candidate for Beeston and Holbeck.

Full statement

I live locally, in Holbeck, and I work as a software developer. Since moving to Leeds, I've proudly been involved in our communities: through actively volunteering, taking action locally, and engaging with community groups.

I'm focused on grassroots action and community problem-solving, which began back in 2019 when I joined a successful campaign against library closures in 2019. And this is what I want to bring to Leeds City Council: community voice & power driving decisions, so that things are done with us not to us.

I’m passionate about local issues, and I’ve been getting things done for the past three years across our area. Whether it’s tackling waste, litter and fly tipping in our streets and parks, fighting for better measures against anti-social behaviour or campaigning for local people to be at the heart of decision making, I’ve rolled my sleeves up for my community here in Beeston and Holbeck.

As your local councillor I’ll be able to achieve even more for you. This election is about our Beeston, Cottingley, and Holbeck communities, not Westminster - and my priority is you, my neighbours, here in Beeston and Holbeck. And our communities are hungry for change - so if you're looking for a positive change in our community, and want someone who will stand up for you on Leeds City Council, then I hope I can count on your vote on May 7th.

Thanks, and get in touch any time.