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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
Garforth & Swillington (2022)
Labour Party· Not elected
Elmet and Rothwell (2019)
Labour Party· Not elected
Rothwell (2018)
Labour Party· Not elected
Elmet and Rothwell (2017)
Labour Party· Not elected
Rothwell (2016)
Labour Party· Elected
Garforth & Swillington Ward
Where David fits into things
Leeds East
Constituency
Garforth & Swillington
Ward
David Patrick Nagle
Candidate
Garforth & Swillington
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