List of candidates for local and mayoral elections released

The list of candidates standing for election to Leeds City Council and as mayor of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have been announced.   

The list of candidates standing for the council can be seen at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/your-council/elections/leeds-city-council-elections, while those standing for the combined authority can be found at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/your-council/elections/wyca-mayoral-election. 

The webpages also include information on how the local elections work in Leeds, the voting system used for the mayoral election and information about the new role.