Neil Buckley with Cllr Ronnie Feldman

After a long and distinguished career representing Alwoodley residents on Leeds City Council, Councillor Ronnie Feldman has recently announced that he will be retiring in May 2012 and will not be standing for election.

In 40 years of service Councillor Feldman has had many achievements and highlights and has had the rare opportunity on serving on almost every committee on the council.

Councillor Feldman said, “Of the many highlights over the past 40 years, the stand out honour was to serve as Lord Mayor, together with my wife Ruth, as my Lady Mayoress.”

Following Councillor Feldman’s announcement, Neil Buckley was selected to contest the Alwoodley ward at next May’s local elections.

Neil and his wife, Lyn, who is the current Chairwoman of the Leeds North East Conservatives, have lived in Alwoodley for 29 years.

Some will know Neil as Chairman of Alwoodley Ward Conservatives. He also serves as an active Parish Councillor on Alwoodley Parish Council.

Neil has worked in manufacturing, allied to the construction industry for most of his working life.  He intends to step down from his job in order to represent you on Leeds City Council to the best of his ability.

Following his selection Neil, paying tribute to Councillor Feldman said “It is a tremendous   honour to follow in Ronnie’s footsteps and be selected to stand in the Alwoodley seat. I intend to take nothing for granted and will fight a vigorous election campaign – and hope as many local residents will support and work with me as possible. I am very much looking forward to the opportunity of working with Alwoodley Councillors Peter Harrand and Dan Cohen”