Bradford City Hall. ALTHOUGH major political parties make up the bulk of the 90 members of Bradford Council, independents and smaller parties have had a major impact on the Council in recent years. And at tomorrow’s elections, where 33 seats are up for grabs, there will be a number of candidates either not aligned to any political party, or acting as sole candidate for their party in the district. And some standing independent Councillors are hoping to retain their seats. Running as a candidate for one of the major political parties is the route most prospective Councillors follow, and it gives candidates the support and resources of a national organisation.