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Leeds City Council local elections 2021: Latest as results come from Leeds First Direct Arena

By Immy Share

Published 8th May 2021, 11:33 BST

Updated 8th May 2021, 16:31 BST

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The results from the Leeds City Council local elections are being announced throughout the day.

Votes were cast on Thursday, but counting for the majority of seats has begun today (Saturday).

Follow our live blog below for the latest results and reaction.

Live as the first results come in for Leeds City Council local elections

Key Events

Votes being counted today at Civic Hall
No surprises as first handful of wards announced

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 13:41 BST

Ardsley and Robin Hood - Conservative gain (previously held by labour)

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 13:24 BST

Counting is in full swing for the next set of results at Leeds First Direct arena

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 12:41 BST

It’s been a good day for the council leader so far

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 12:27 BST

Rothwell - Lib Dem win (previously held by Lib Dem)

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 12:14 BST

No seats have changed hands yet

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 12:13 BST

Weetwood - Labour HOLD

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 12:13 BST

Guiseley and Rawdon - Conservative HOLD

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 12:12 BST

Garforth and Swillington - Garforth and Swillington Independents HOLD

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 11:58 BST

Wetherby - Conservative HOLD

Sat, 08 May, 2021, 11:51 BST

Headingley and Hyde Park - Labour HOLD

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