Leeds councillor Peter Harrand pays tribute to Alwoodley's community sprit as he prepares to stand down

A north Leeds Conservative councillor has paid tribute to his community's spirit, as he prepares to stand down after more than three decades of service.
David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter
By David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter
Published 21st Mar 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2023, 14:58 BST
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Councillor Peter Harrand was first elected in 1990 to represent the city's 'North' ward, which covered Alwoodley and Harewood village.

After losing the seat to the Liberal Democrats in 1996, he went on to serve the Roundhay ward for six years from 1998, before returning to Alwoodley to become councillor there again in 2004.

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Councillor Harrand anointed the Alwoodley area as Leeds' best and praised its residents for "looking out" for one another. His final term in office will officially come to an end after the local elections on Thursday, May 4.

Councillor Peter Harrand, who has announced he is stepping down.Councillor Peter Harrand, who has announced he is stepping down.
Councillor Peter Harrand, who has announced he is stepping down.

Speaking on Monday about his decision to stand down, he said: "It's been a privilege to serve. It's the best ward in the city. People in the ward tend to look out for their neighbours - the people who live nextdoor and across the road - in a way the council can't. They're a lot better at it than we can ever be."

Councillor Harrand's old seat will be one of 33 across Leeds up for grabs at May's elections.

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