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Find your electionBack to Leeds EastLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Hunslet & Riverside (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Hunslet & Riverside (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Hunslet & Riverside (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Hunslet & Riverside (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Calverley & Farsley (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Killingbeck & Seacroft Ward
Where Ben fits into things
Leeds East
Constituency
Killingbeck & Seacroft
Ward
BT
Ben Turner-Chastney
Candidate
Killingbeck & Seacroft
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Leeds