Mark Nicholson - Your Local Independent Candidate for Crossgates & Whinmoor

06/05/2026

Well all that's left to say is Good Luck to all the candidates today.

The current pole apparently is that Labour will hold the seat by a small margin.

So if you have picked sides or selected your candidate please ensure you go out and Vote, don't waste it, no more shouting, time to put up or shut up!

You can vote between 7am and 10pm on May 7, 2026.

Votes will be counted Friday 8th May

You can still vote if you’ve lost your poll card. You do not have to take your card with you to vote.

POLLING STATIONS - Please ensure you check for your polling station, Some have changed, PREVIOUS GRIMESDYKE AND SWARCLIFFE SCHOOL STATIONS NOW APPEAR TO BE HELD AT SWARCLIFFE COMMUNITY CENTER ON STANKS GARDENS the correct address for you is either on your polling card or found here https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/

VOTER ID - Remember you will need an acceptable form of ID details are here https://www.leeds.gov.uk/elections/voter-id

POSTAL VOTES - if you have not posted your postal vote, you can still complete as instructed, placed in the envelopes and take it to a Polling station dropped off where it will be collected. You can take up to 5 votes.

If you see '(address in Leeds)' at the side of a candidate details this means the candidate has chosen tom withhold their address and could live anywhere in Leeds area.

I am not able to have emblem like others, as I am not sponsored or bank rolled by a registered party.

05/05/2026

03/05/2026

This help explain the differences.

03/05/2026

So this may be helpful for those who maybe confused about how Leeds and local elections work and why you should vote.

02/05/2026

Is the Labour Council in Leeds successful or detrimental, you can decide on 7th May

30/04/2026

The spin doctor will speak again. But seriously why are they always at the BBC table🤔

Guess which unelected far right company official is on yet again....
org.uk when are you going to do your job and put a stop to this blatant platforming?

27/04/2026

This sums it all up in basic terms. Don't be fooled and convinced again on national issues that it wont change.

This is about how Labours last 15 years of control in Leeds and fool hardy spending on pet projects like the year of culture and failed private sector hotel loans. The deceit of the Library building sale, all individually voted for by our Labour Cllrs, scared to speak up to keep there paid roles.

Its time to break from national parties and take back control to deliver results in our area. This why i am standing again, I have stood before 2021and 2022 in this my own ward/area because i want see the area thrive and get its fair share.

Unlike some of our other candidates who appear to have stood before in other seats and areas across the city, they tell you they understand 'local' issues, they tell you they are 'local', when they may never have set foot in the ward, the playbook mantra seems to be "i want to be Cllr and anywhere will do, regardless of who i fool to get there". Please check who you are actually voting for locally!.

As a truly Local Independent i have no big party ideology, no party control on my votes, no big money party donors funding me, just the true interest of our area the place where i live.

27/04/2026

Remember you'll still need a suitable ID at the polling station. If you don't have one currently here how to apply.

Still need photo ID for the local election on 7 May?

You’ll need to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate by 5pm on 28 April. Community hubs and libraries in Leeds will also be able to help you complete the application form and have your photo taken.

Find out what photo ID you can use and get more guidance on voter ID by visiting the link in the comments👇

14/04/2026

Seem to be suspending members every other day, how many is that now🤔

Adam Mitula is acting as election agent for Reform candidates in three wards in Tameside area for 7 May polls

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas everyone, Hope all goes well especiallythose missing friends and family. Please remember, Time is precious, especially when young. It's all about who's around the tree, not whats under it🌟