Collingham, West Yorkshire - Governance

Governance

See also: Local government in Leeds

Collingham falls into the Elmet and Rothwell constituency, which is currently held by Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative). Collingham falls under the 'Parish Council of Collingham and Linton', which is under the governance of Leeds City Council. The nearest council offices are in Wetherby. Collingham was until 1974 in the Wetherby Rural District, it is now in the Harewood Ward of the City of Leeds.

Discussion over boundary changes are currently taking place (start of 2012) with Boston Spa Parish Council (to align with the new A1) and East Keswick Parish Council.

Collingham with Linton Parish Council are creating two Neighbourhood Plans - one for Collingham and one for nearby Linton.

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