What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The dust is settling from the General Election. For the vast majority of people, elections are a sideshow. But for many of those involved, it’s a pressure-cooker experience: non-stop and intense. It’s a relief to get through it, and get back to ‘normal’ life. Many thanks to all who participated
On a very good night for the Labour Party, Hilary Benn has been re-elected to Parliament for the new Leeds South constituency. His majority of 11,279 is smaller than at the last election in Leeds Central, due to a smaller electorate and lower turnout – 42.42% compared with 54.4% in
Voters in South Leeds are encouraged to have their say by taking part in the general election this week. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 4 July for everyone registered who has not already voted by post to support their candidate in the Leeds South
Last night (26 June 2024) South Leeds Life hosted an online hustings meeting as part of our general election coverage. All the candidates standing in the ward were invited to attend and take questions from our readers. Subjects covered included: provision for special educational needs, disability benefits, youth justice, drug
As part of our general election coverage South Leeds Life is hosting an online hustings meeting. All the candidates standing in the Leeds South constituency have been invited and we would like you to join us too. This is your opportunity to put your questions to the candidates and hear
Nominations for candidates standing in the General Elections have closed today (7 June 2024) and the list of candidates has been published. LS10 and LS11 sit within the new Leeds South constituency. The candidates are as follows: AZEEM, Muhammad – Workers Party BENN, Hilary – Labour Party BICKERDIKE, Janet –
Anyone wishing to vote in Leeds in next month’s general election is encouraged to be aware of the key dates and information ahead of polling day. With campaigning now underway ahead of polling day on Thursday 4 July, all those wishing to vote are advised to make sure they know
On a bad night for Labour, sitting MP Hilary Benn held the safe Labour seat of Leeds Central which includes LS10 and LS11. However his majority was cut from 23,698 in 2017 to 19,270 and his share of the vote from 70.2% to 61.7%. Turnout was slightly higher at 54.4%
General Election – Leeds Central Constituency The United Reformed Church in South Leeds is sponsoring a Hustings on Monday 2 December 2019 from 7:30-9pm. It is to be held at the church on Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, LS10 3LG. All six candidates will be there, and it is an opportunity
Leeds has one of the biggest postal votes in the UK and people who haven’t voted by post before but now want to are being advised to register early in the first December general election in nearly a century. With the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 26 November to vote