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Councillor Candidate
Rachel Elizabeth Hartshorne

Rachel Elizabeth Hartshorne

Green Party candidate for Moortown

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Green Party

Rachel has been the Moortown ward candidate since 2019, came 2nd place in the last local election in 2024 and is looking forward to standing again on May 7th 2026. Rachel set up the successful campaign group Healthy Air Leeds, and fundraised for the new play area as a committee member of the Meanwood Park Playground Appeal. Rachel is a long standing member of the local Litter Free Meanwood group and is a big supporter of the wonderful independent businesses we have in Meanwood and Moortown. “I am passionate about keeping Meanwood and Moortown clean and green, with safe, accessible transport and active travel routes for all.”

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Previous elections

Moortown (2024)

Green Party· Not elected

Moortown (2023)

Green Party· Not elected

Moortown (2022)

Green Party· Not elected

Moortown (2021)

Green Party· Not elected

Leeds North East (2019)

Green Party· Not elected

Moortown (2019)

Green Party· Not elected

Moortown Ward

Where Rachel fits into things

Leeds North East

Constituency

Moortown

Ward

Rachel Elizabeth Hartshorne

Rachel Elizabeth Hartshorne

Candidate

Moortown

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