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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

53 meetings · Page 1 of 11

General Purposes Committee Chair

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 11.00 am

February 11, 2026, 11:00 am
Executive Board Chair

Executive Board - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 1.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 1:00 pm
Employment Committee Chair

Employment Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 12.00 pm

January 15, 2026, 12:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 1.00 pm

January 14, 2026, 1:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Friday, 19th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

117 decisions · Page 5 of 24

Leeds Economic Vision 2025-2035

From: Executive Board - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 15, 2025

...the Executive Board of Leeds approved the Leeds Economic Vision 2025-2035, detailing seven steps for economic growth focused on key sectors, global profile, and resilience, subject to call-in.

Recommendations Approved

Leeds 400 - Celebrating 400 years of Leeds Royal Charter in 2026

From: Executive Board - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 15, 2025

...to approve the proposals for Leeds 400, a year-long celebration in 2026 marking the 400th anniversary of Leeds receiving its Royal Charter, including the approach to partnerships, branding, key outcomes, and alignment of existing council events.

Recommendations Approved

Opportunity to bid to be a host city for the Football Women's World Cup 2035

From: Executive Board - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 1.00 pm - September 17, 2025

...to submit a bid to the England FA to become a host city for the Football Women's World Cup 2035, approve a financial and value-in-kind contribution, and authorize the Director of City Development to enter into a contractual agreement on 31st October 2025 to be a host city for the event.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 117