Councillor Gerry Harper

A tribute has been unveiled to a Leeds soldier originally from Headingley who was awarded a Victoria Cross for his outstanding bravery during the First World War.…

Golfers of all abilities will have the chance next month to line-up as a team and aim for the top of the leaderboard, as part of the official Leeds Lord Mayor’s Golf Day.…

Training on how to treat an epileptic seizure and also spot the signs and symptoms of a heart attack are being held at Leeds Civic Hall as part of free awareness sessions supported by the…

Pupils who have been taking part in a creative writing competition will be awarded for their poetic and literary efforts at a civic ceremony on Wednesday. Hundreds of…

The Lord Mayor Councillor Gerry Harper has met with pupils from a north east Leeds Specialist College who have opened a design and crafts shop in a city library.…

A close aid and confidante to the city’s Lord Mayors for over three decades has been recognised with a prestigious Leeds award. This follows 33 years of unbroken loyal…

A tireless guardian of Leeds’ historical past and influential campaigner for a positive architectural future has received a prestigious civic award. In recognition of…

A city civic commemoration event marking Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on Sunday 22 January at Leeds Town Hall from 2pm. Remembering those who were persecuted…

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper was in attendance as a new member of the Royal Navy fleet was officially affiliated with the city. This follows a…

To mark both Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday this year, a poppy themed garden seat bench has been temporarily installed near the war memorial on Victoria Gardens.…

After four weeks of voting and more than 10,700 votes cast, the new Leeds Children’s Mayor has been announced as Grace Branford from Drighlington Primary School.…

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper will lead the tributes to service men and women who have lost their lives in times of conflict on Remembrance Sunday.…

Twelve Leeds school children who are taking their first steps into politics are now campaigning hard to win votes to become the new Leeds Children’s Mayor. Voting is…

Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Leeds tonight to welcome home in style their amazing Yorkshire Olympic and Paralympic Rio Heroes. Set in a sea of…

Organist Dr Simon Lindley and deputy principle at Leeds City College Ken Reid, have both received a prestigious Leeds Award as part of a special civic ceremony held this month.…

Ed Clancy, Kadeena Cox and Tom Ransley are the latest ‘Rio Heroes’ to attend a very special homecoming parade in Leeds on Wednesday 28 September, which will honour their outstanding…

A host of athletes have already added their names to the list of attendees set to take part in a very special ‘Rio Heroes’ homecoming parade in Leeds this month celebrating the achievements…

Serving medals of a decorated World War Two veteran, which were stolen in 2002 by thieves, have recently been replaced and presented back to their owner as part of a special civic ceremony…

The Lord Mayor Councillor Gerry Harper is aiming to complete a unique double at this Sunday’s Asda Foundation Leeds 10k. Not only will the Lord Mayor be officially…