Councillor Ryan Stephenson was first elected to Leeds City Council in May 2016. Working closely with his two colleagues, Ryan picks up the day-to-day enquiry's relating to school matters, as well as planning applications and enforcement cases across the Harewood Ward. This includes individual planning applications for extensions or new dwellings, as well as larger applications for extensive developments.
On Leeds City Council, Ryan is the Shadow Cabinet Member for Children & Families and sits on the Council's Children and Families Scrutiny Board where he has led high-profile scrutiny inquiries into school place planning and funding allocation in Leeds.
Ryan is also Chairman of the Conservative Party in West Yorkshire, overseeing the voluntary party in the region.
Contact Ryan: ryan.stephenson@leeds.gov.uk or 0113 378 8557