Izaak Wilson
Labour councillor for Weetwood
Council: Leeds
Term started: 7 May 2026
I am delighted to be the Labour Candidate for my home ward of Weetwood. I am excited to work alongside Cllr Emma Flint who has set such a high standard and is bring about real change and our MP Alex Sobel who is delivering for our community. I work for a local debt advice charity on the frontline of the cost of living. You'll always be able to reach me and you will see me around Weetwood, whether it's on a community walk, collecting donations for the food bank, or supporting a community project. Last year your vote made a difference Labour Councillor Emma Flint. We're both local residents and care about the area.
Election history
Weetwood (2026)
Labour · 2,684 votes· Elected
Weetwood (2022)
Labour and Co-operative Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Weetwood Ward
Where Izaak fits into things
Leeds Central and Headingley
Constituency
Weetwood
Ward
Izaak Wilson
Councillor
Weetwood
Emma Flint
Councillor · Weetwood
Julie Heselwood
Councillor · Weetwood
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 (LC)