Keith Wakefield to step down as Leeds Council leader

It’s been a privilege to work with such a dedicated Leader as Cllr Wakefield, who is 100% committed to public service, local government and Leeds. Putting politics to one side, which he often did, I think it is safe to say that few would question his dedication to serving the city of Leeds and its people through a challenging period of change.

I believe that his optimistic vision for the future of local government as an enterprising force for positive civic change will stand the test of time and be symbolised in the history of Leeds by the great success of the Tour de France and the city’s economic resurgence.