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Councillor Ryk Downes
Councillor Ryk Downes
Title: Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group
Party: Liberal Democrats
Ward: Otley and Yeadon
Other councillors representing this Ward:
More information about this councillor
Surgery details
Except Bank Holidays and School Holidays
First Saturday in each month – 9.30 to 10.30am at Otley Library.
Third Saturday in each month - 9.30 to 10.30am at Yeadon Town Hall.
Contact information
Correspondence Address:
Chapel House
Manor Gardens
Pool
LS21 1NB
Bus. phone: (0113) 247 4580
Fax: (0113) 247 4586
Mobile: 07950 008005
Email: ryk.downes@leeds.gov.uk
Committee appointments
Term of office
- 06/05/2006 - 30/04/2014
Appointments to outside bodies
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