The battle for control of Leeds City Council takes place today, with voters taking the chance to cast their votes and have their say on who they want to represent their local community.
Polling Stations have been set up across the city - some of them in unique spots - so that constituents across the city's 33 wards can have their say, and some with their trust canine companions by their side (or left outside in some cases).
Polls are set to close at 1 pm and the thousands of votes will be counted to determine the makeup of the council for the coming years.
Check out our pictures from polling stations around Leeds in the gallery below.
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Polling stations. Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park. 7th May 2026. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe | National World
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Polling stations. Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park. 7th May 2026. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe | National World
9. Bronte - the polling station dog
One Facebook reader shared an image of Bronte, waiting patiently outside while their owner votes. | YEP @ Facebook
10. New Wortley Community Centre polling station
Those around the New Wortley area are heading to the community centre to register their local election vote. | Benjamin Jackson
11. New Wortley polling station
The polling station at New Wortley Community Centre | Benjamin Jackson
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12. Armley polling station
One of the polling stations in Armley, with the station itself inside a prefab on the grounds of Holy Family Catholic School. | YPN