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Lord Mayor of Leeds
23rd May 2025
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Councillor Dan Cohen Appointed 131st Lord Mayor of Leeds

Councillor Dan Cohen has been officially appointed as the new Lord Mayor of Leeds during Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting. Succeeding Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, Councillor Dan Cohen becomes the 131st individual to hold the prestigious role. Accompanying him throughout his mayoral year will be his wife, Mrs. Elayna Cohen, who will serve…
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Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington with sports broadcaster and event co-host Tanya Arnold.
23rd May 2025
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Champion Spirit Shines at 2025 Leeds Sports Awards

Hosted at the Carriageworks Theatre and organised by Sport Leeds in partnership with Leeds City Council, the 2025 ceremony honoured the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sporting contributors from across the city. From grassroots to elite levels, the event celebrated individuals of all ages and abilities, with nearly 20 awards presented to…
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Victory in Europe (VE) Day
27th April 2025
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Celebrate, Commemorate and Reflect: 80 Days of VE and VJ in Leeds

In 2025, Leeds will proudly join the nation in marking a historic milestone: the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day. Under the banner ‘Celebrate, Commemorate, and Reflect: 80 Days of VE and VJ in Leeds’, the city will honour the sacrifices, resilience, and triumphs of a…
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds Charity Appeal ‘Just One Day’
7th March 2025
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Lord Mayor of Leeds’ Charity Appeal Celebrates Great Success

The Lord Mayor of Leeds’ annual charity appeal marked a resounding success this year with its engaging theme, ‘One Day To Play’. This innovative initiative aimed to raise funds for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charity, the Leeds Community Foundation, by inviting the community to participate in playful activities that not only bring joy but…
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The Lord Mayor’s Festive Ball Fundraiser 2024
22nd November 2024
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Lord Mayor of Leeds to Host Festive Fundraiser to Support Community Equality

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, is preparing to host a special festive fundraiser in support of the Leeds Community Foundation. Since aligning with Leeds Community Foundation in May, Councillor Katung has been actively working to enhance public understanding of the foundation’s crucial role. Leeds Community Foundation stands as a pivotal…
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Lord Mayor of Leeds to Lead Citywide Remembrance Tribute
8th November 2024
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Lord Mayor of Leeds to Lead Citywide Remembrance Tribute

Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, the Lord Mayor of Leeds, extends a heartfelt invitation to all to participate in the city’s Remembrance Sunday observances, honoring the servicemen and women who have given their lives for their country. This solemn event is scheduled to take place at Victoria Gardens on Sunday, November 10th. Festivities will commence…
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Leeds Heroes of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games
11th October 2024
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Leeds Celebrates 2024 Olympians and Paralympians with Grand Civic Reception

Leeds celebrated its local Heroes of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics with a special civic reception. The event, aimed at recognizing the remarkable achievements of competitors from Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area on the international sports stage in Paris, was held in the banqueting suite of Leeds Civic Hall. The reception saw…
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Armed Forces Day Leeds. Picture credit- Graham Fotherby
28th June 2024
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Celebrate Armed Forces Day 2024 with Free Family Fun in Leeds

This Sunday, the city centre will be awash in red, white, and blue as Leeds honors service men and women past, present, and future. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, Leeds Armed Forces Day is an occasion to honor the courage, dedication, and commitment of active service members, veterans,…
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D-Day in the United Kingdom
31st May 2024
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Leeds Honors Heroes for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

As the country approaches the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Leeds is set to pay heartfelt tributes to the heroes of this pivotal moment in history. Next week, the city will host several commemorative events to honor those who served. June 6, 1944, marks one of the most significant dates in the history of modern…
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung
24th May 2024
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Councillor Marshall Katung Officially Named 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds

Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung has been inaugurated as Leeds’ 130th Lord Mayor, succeeding Al Garthwaite and marking a historic milestone as the first person of African descent to hold this esteemed position. Throughout her term, she will be supported by her husband, Nigerian Senator and Lord Mayor Consort, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung. Born in…
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Daisy Belles - Armed Forces Day
10th May 2024
3 mins read

Leeds Armed Forces Day: A Day of Honor and Celebration

Leeds is transforming its annual Armed Forces Day into the Armed Forces Festival in 2024, extending the celebration throughout the month with an array of themed activities. The festival will culminate in a central city event on Sunday, June 30. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, the Armed Forces Festival offers an opportunity…
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Lord mayor vaccine volunteer
12th February 2021
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Lord Mayor of Leeds gives vaccine push a shot in the arm

Lord Mayor of Leeds joined volunteers at a Leeds vaccine centre in a bid to encourage people from the city’s many diverse communities to get their jab. Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Eileen Taylor was on hand at the Woodhouse Medical Practice doing her bit to boost what is the largest vaccination programme in…
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