Quick Info
| Profession | Leeds City Councillor; transport and planning executive member |
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| Nationality | British |
Latest News about Peter Carlill
A BBC report said a by-election was set for the Farsley and Calverley ward after a councillor stepped down. The vote was scheduled for 22 October 2026, with counting to take place the same evening at Leeds Civic Hall.
Peter Carlill said that a proposed new east Leeds rail station would improve access to jobs, shopping, and leisure at Thorpe Park and make it easier for people to travel into Leeds city centre. The comments came as Leeds City Council sought views on the plans in August 2026.
Carlill, in his role as Leeds City Council's executive member for transport and planning, commented on plans to replace a derelict flats site with affordable homes. He said significant work had already gone into regenerating the area after the privately owned buildings deteriorated and were demolished.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Councillor for Calverley and Farsley ward in Leeds |
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| Current Role | Executive member for transport and planning at Leeds City Council |
| Political Affiliation | Labour and Co-operative Party |
Personal Life
| Residence | Farsley, Leeds |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Children | 2 |
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Family
| Children | 2 |
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Career
| Leeds City Council | Councillor for Calverley and Farsley ward since May 2018 |
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| West Yorkshire Combined Authority | Deputy Chair, Transport Committee |
| Other Roles | School governor in Calverley; active in local groups and campaigns |
Social Media
| Website | https://www.petercarlill.co.uk/ |
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| https://www.facebook.com/cllrpetercarlill | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercarlill |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lives in Farsley with his wife and two children. | |
| 2. His children attend Farsley Farfield Primary School. | |
| 3. He has experience in both the private and public sector. | |
| 4. He is supported by the Co-operative Party alongside Labour. |