Councillor standing down says it has been 'an honour and a privilege'
Coun Walshaw’s seat is due to be contested at the local elections next May, with the party having already selected a new candidate to fight for the ward.
Speaking on Monday, Coun Walshaw said: “Twelve years, I think, is a good shift in public service. It’s been great. I love politics and I love representing the people of Headingley and Hyde Park. But the way we do politics, especially now, is very full on and it’s a 24/7 job. Coun Neil Walshaw in May 2019 when he was re-elected to serve Headingley and Hyde Park for another term. Picture: Steve RidingCoun Walshaw said he was particularly proud of his work in helping to make the council greener. He was the chair of the council’s
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