Labour’s Craig Timmins has won Calverley & Farsley ward, unseating existing Tory councillor Amanda Carter.
Cllr Timmins received 3,514 votes, while Amanda Carter received 3,182.
In his victory speech, Cllr Timmins paid tribute to the work of Amanda Carter. He said: “Despite different politics, we both wanted the best for the community.
“Our campaign was fought on positive action in there community and I’m looking forward tor teaming up with my fellow Labour councillor Peter Carlill. This is my home and I am looking forward to grafting for it.”
Result:
Amanda Carter – Conservative: 3,182
Ellen Graham – Green 663
Stuart McLeod – Liberal Democrats 234
Craig Timmins – Labour 3,514.