'Stronger local services': What the Social Democratic Party pledges ahead of Leeds local elections
Ahead of the Leeds City Council elections, we’re running election comments from the major political parties. Here’s what the Social Democratic Party had to say.
Ending homelessness is among the aims of the Social Democratic Party as it campaigns for votes in the local elections.
The SDP’s Leeds group said tackling fly-tipping and improving conditions for children in care were also priorities.
Group leader Wayne Dixon said the party would seek to boost public transport and affordable housing.
He said: “The SDP stands for economic fairness, stronger local services, and responsible government that prioritises working people over ideological extremes.
“In Leeds, that means investing in reliable public transport, investing in more council house building, and ensuring safer neighbourhoods.”
Coun Dixon, who represents Middletown Park, said the SDP wanted to ensure vulnerable children were not housed in illegal or unregistered care homes.
He said more buildings could be used as temporary accommodation to tackle homelessness.
Flytipping could be tackled by stronger enforcement and increasing waste collections.
Coun Dixon said: “Unlike larger parties often driven by internal divisions, the SDP emphasises common-sense policies and accountability.
“It supports a mixed economy, where enterprise thrives alongside strong public services, and decisions are made with local needs in mind.”
Local election results will be announced on May 8 after votes are cast on Thursday.