Local elections 2024: Leeds City Council results as the winners were announced

By Charles Gray, James Connolly, Alex Grant

Published 3rd May 2024, 08:33 BST

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Voters in Leeds have had their say in the 2024 local council elections.

The polls closed at 10pm last night (Thursday, May 2) and counting got underway at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Middleton this morning.

Voting was for election to Leeds City Council, as well as for the regional Mayor of West Yorkshire.

The Labour group, which controls Leeds City Council, said the vote was the last chance people have to make their voices heard before the next general election.

Coun Adele Rae with her daughter Lauren after retaining her seat in Bramley and Stanningley — Coun Adele Rae with her daughter Lauren after retaining her seat in Bramley and Stanningley | Steve Riding

Coun Adele Rae with her daughter Lauren after retaining her seat in Bramley and Stanningley — Coun Adele Rae with her daughter Lauren after retaining her seat in Bramley and Stanningley | Steve Riding

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Today’s counting was for 33 seats being contested at Leeds City Council - one for each ward - and tomorrow (Saturday) will see the count begin for the West Yorkshire Mayor election.

All the results for the city council have now been announced.

Scroll down to read the results as they came in -

Leeds Council election results and live updates

Key Events

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 16:44 BST

Neil Buckley

Coun Neil Buckley is pictured below after retaining his seat in the Alwoodley ward.

Neil Buckley (centre) after retaining his seat in Alwoodley — Neil Buckley (centre) after retaining his seat in Alwoodley | Steve Riding

Neil Buckley (centre) after retaining his seat in Alwoodley — Neil Buckley (centre) after retaining his seat in Alwoodley | Steve Riding

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 16:51 BST

Conservatives hold Adel and Wharfedale

The Conservatives have also held the seat in Adel and Wharfedale.

Coun Caroline Anderson has retained her seat in Adel and Wharfedale — Coun Caroline Anderson has retained her seat in Adel and Wharfedale | Steve Riding

Coun Caroline Anderson has retained her seat in Adel and Wharfedale — Coun Caroline Anderson has retained her seat in Adel and Wharfedale | Steve Riding

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 16:56 BST

Labour holds Cross Gates and Whinmoor

The Labour Party has held its seat in the Cross Gates and Whinmoor Ward. Below is a picture of winner James Gibson with local MP Richard Burgon.

Coun James Gibson with MP Richard Burgon after retaining his seat for the Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward. — Coun James Gibson with MP Richard Burgon after retaining his seat for the Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward. | Steve Riding

Coun James Gibson with MP Richard Burgon after retaining his seat for the Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward. — Coun James Gibson with MP Richard Burgon after retaining his seat for the Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward. | Steve Riding

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 17:03 BST

Labour holds Kirkstall

Labour has also held its seat in the Kirkstall ward.

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 17:31 BST

Greens take Gipton and Harehills

The Green Party gained the seat in Gipton and Harehills from the Labour Party. Below is Mothin Ali after the win.

Mothin Ali after winning the Gipton and Harehills ward seat on behalf of the Green Party. — Mothin Ali after winning the Gipton and Harehills ward seat on behalf of the Green Party. | Steve Riding

Mothin Ali after winning the Gipton and Harehills ward seat on behalf of the Green Party. — Mothin Ali after winning the Gipton and Harehills ward seat on behalf of the Green Party. | Steve Riding

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 17:37 BST

Conservatives hold Pudsey

The seat in the Pudsey ward was held by the Conservative Party.

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 17:39 BST

Liberal Democrats hold seat in Rothwell

The Liberal Democrats held the Rothwell ward seat.

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 17:42 BST

Conservative leader holds his seat

Conservative leader Alan Lamb held his seat in Wetherby today.

Conservative leader Alan Lamb after retaining his seat on the Wetherby ward. — Conservative leader Alan Lamb after retaining his seat on the Wetherby ward. | Steve Riding

Conservative leader Alan Lamb after retaining his seat on the Wetherby ward. — Conservative leader Alan Lamb after retaining his seat on the Wetherby ward. | Steve Riding

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 17:45 BST

Green Party gains Armley

The Green Party candidate Lou Cunningham won the Armley ward seat from the Labour Party.

Lou Cunningham of the Green Party after winning the Armley ward seat from the Labour Party. — Lou Cunningham of the Green Party after winning the Armley ward seat from the Labour Party. | Steve Riding

Lou Cunningham of the Green Party after winning the Armley ward seat from the Labour Party. — Lou Cunningham of the Green Party after winning the Armley ward seat from the Labour Party. | Steve Riding

Fri, 03 May, 2024, 17:52 BST

New make-up of city council

As a result of the local elections in Leeds which saw all 33 wards contested and one councillor elected per ward, the new make-up of the city council is as follows:

Overall political composition (99 seats in total):

Labour [LAB]: 61 seats (unchanged)

Conservative [CON]: 15 seats (down three)

Liberal Democrats [LD]: 6 seats (unchanged)

Green [GR]: 5 seats (up two)

Morley Borough Independents [MBI]: 4 seats (unchanged)

Garforth and Swillington Independents Party [GSIP]: 3 seats (unchanged)

Social Democratic Party [SDP]: 3 seats (up one)

Independents: 2 seats (unchanged)

Leeds City Council Election

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