Your Green Team in Hunslet and Riverside
Hunslet and Riverside is the Leeds City Council ward made up of:
- Beeston Hill
- Hunslet
- H2010
- and The City Centre ‘Riverside’ communities
Ed Carlisle
City Councillor
Elected in 2022, Ed Carlisle is your councillor in Hunslet and Riverside.
Ed has lived, worked, and volunteered around south and central Leeds for 20+ years. He works year-round with residents on grassroots action, advocacy, and problem-solving.
He’s co-founded or co-led dozens of local organisations, events, and campaigns. These include: the Big Bike Fix, Holbeck Viaduct, Beeston Festival, Leeds Repair Café, Cross Flatts parkrun, LS-TEN skatepark, Same Skies think tank, Together for Peace, and more.
He’s also closely involved in schools and youth work, outdoor pursuits and sports programmes, environmental and pollution campaigns, community litter-picking and gardening, inter-community dialogue, and volunteering with many local charities and projects.
Omar Mushtaq
Local Campaigner
Omar Mushtaq is one of your Green team here, having stood for election in 2023 and 2024.
Omar has lived, worked, and volunteered locally his whole life. He has co-led or supported community projects, campaigns, and events for over 15 years.
Omar wasn’t previously interested in politics – but he’s supported and championed hundreds of local people, businesses, and organisations over the years.
He is especially committed to enabling young people to develop and shine. He also co-runs two local businesses, and is dedicated to championing and building a vibrant local economy.