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Children's Lord Mayor
3rd February 2023
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Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales visits Kirkgate Market

We were delighted to welcome HRH The Princess of Wales to Leeds as she visited Leeds Market as part of the launch of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s ‘Shaping Us’ campaign. Her Royal Highness was in Leeds to launch the campaign – a city that has the ambition to be the best…
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Baby Week Leeds
18th November 2022
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Back to Basics with Baby Week Leeds

Baby Week returns to Leeds with over 100 free or low cost events taking place across the city over the week. This year’s theme is ‘Back to Basics’, which is about rediscovering opportunities, services and support available for expectant and current parents and carers. This could be anything from finding a new parent group,…
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His Majesty The King was welcomed to the library by The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP.
11th November 2022
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Landmark day for Leeds as city welcomes His Majesty The King

His Majesty The King was welcomed to Leeds for his first visit to the city since ascending to the throne. After arriving at historic Leeds Central Library, His Majesty The King unveiled a special plaque to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiative, which was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth…
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Mason Hicks New Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th October 2022
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New Children’s Mayor of Leeds officially announced

On Thursday 6 October, Mason Hicks, aged 9, from Whitkirk Primary School was announced as the new Children’s Mayor of Leeds by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Robert W Gettings MBE JP at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall. Mason spent much of the summer holidays campaigning in an election that saw nearly…
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CFL OfSted
13th May 2022
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Praise for Leeds City Council staff and partners as Ofsted rates children’s services ‘outstanding’ again

Services provided to children and families by Leeds City Council staff and partners have once again been rated ‘outstanding’ by government inspectors Ofsted. The rating comes following a rigorous and thorough inspection into the services the council provides for children in need of help and protection, children in care and care leavers. Ofsted inspectors…
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Baby Week Leeds
12th November 2021
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Baby Week Leeds returns with packed events programme

Baby Week Leeds returns next week with an exciting programme of events to help babies get the best start in life possible. Free and low-cost events include baby-friendly film screenings, sensory and messy play and baby first aid courses. This is the sixth year Leeds has hosted a Baby Week and the theme for 2021…
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Leeds Lights Switch On
27th November 2020
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Line-up announced for city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on

Stars of stage, sport and screen will join residents from all across Leeds for the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on which will premiere on December 2. The exciting line-up for the online seasonal showpiece has been revealed and features a vibrant mix of chart-topping musical artists, talented local acts, classical and theatrical…
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Baby Week Leeds
13th November 2020
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Baby Week Leeds 2020 spreads ‘Stay Safe, Stay Connected’ message as it celebrates 5 years

Baby Week Leeds returns with a week-long programme of digital events. This year’s theme reflects the growing importance of connecting with parents, services and businesses across Leeds during this time. Events will focus on mitigating the impact of lockdown measures on babies, children and their families through the ‘Stay Safe, Stay Connected’ ethos. The…
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