James Lewis - Councillor for Leeds (Kippax and Methley)

Councillor James Lewis

Labour Kippax and Methley Leader of Council

Email: james.lewis@leeds.gov.uk

Council: Leeds

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Executive Board (Chair) Outer East Community Committee (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee (Chair) Employment Committee (Chair) Leeds City Region Business Rates Pool Joint Committee (Chair, Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Council Committee Member

Annual Council Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 4.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 4:30 pm
General Purposes Committee Chair

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 11.00 am

April 22, 2026, 11:00 am
Executive Board Chair

Executive Board - Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 1.00 pm

April 22, 2026, 1:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 1.00 pm

March 25, 2026, 1:00 pm
Leeds City Region Business Rates Pool Joint Committee Committee Member

Leeds City Region Business Rates Pool Joint Committee - Friday, 13 March 2026 - 11.00 am

March 13, 2026, 11:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

120 decisions · Page 21 of 24

Children and Young People's Transport Policy: Outcome of consultation on proposed changes to transport assistance for post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

From: Executive Board - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 1.00 pm - October 16, 2024

...the Executive Board of Leeds approved recommendations to implement a stepped model of transport assistance for eligible post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including limiting assistance to those living 3 or more miles from their education setting, providing Independent Travel Training, and issuing Personal Transport Allowances, effective from September 2025 with transitional arrangements.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 120