Elections
Elections are a democratic process where citizens aged 18 and over elect political candidates to represent them and their interests locally, nationally or internationally. Local elections are being held on 3 May 2007.

Electing councillors
Leeds City Council has 99 elected councillors, three for each of 33 designated areas of Leeds called electoral wards. The people living in each ward vote in local elections to decide who they would like to represent their interests within the council. 

Your local councillor is involved in making decisions on what the council's priorities are, how money is spent and how council services are delivered. If you have concerns about issues in your local community, you can discuss these with your local councillor to make sure they are aware of what matters to the people living in their ward.

If you would like to view the list of nominated candidates, polling stations being used on polling day, information on how to vote, the current political structure of the council or the 2006 local election results please use the links below.

Election results
The count will be held on Friday 4th May, and results will be posted here as they are declared in Leeds Town Hall (from approximately 11am)

Statement of persons nominated

List of polling stations

Voting information

Current political structure of the council

Leeds City Council Election results - 4th May 2006

Important information for voters and candidates  On the page Leeds City Council - 3 May 2007 you can find more details about poll cards, postal votes, downloadable documents and the latest elections timetable.