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Leeds Jewish Housing Association
3rd April 2026
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Leeds Jewish Housing Association honoured at Civic Hall for outstanding tenant satisfaction

Leeds Jewish Housing Association has been recognised at Civic Hall after achieving outstanding tenant satisfaction results, with residents praising the quality of its homes, services and community impact. Leeds Jewish Housing Association has been praised by the city’s Lord Mayor after delivering strong resident satisfaction results and continuing its long-standing work to support communities…
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Guests join the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen and the Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, for a group shot following the civic iftar meal.
6th March 2026
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Leeds Civic Hall welcomes Iftar meal hosted by Lord Mayor

Leeds Civic Hall opened its doors for a civic iftar meal hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, bringing together council leaders, foster carers and faith representatives to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Held in the Civic Hall’s Banqueting Suite, the evening was attended by the Leader of Leeds City…
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Holocaust Memorial Day
23rd January 2026
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Bridging Generations in Leeds for Holocaust Memorial Day Remembrance

Bridging generations through remembrance and ensuring the lessons of the past are carried forward — will be the focus of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations in Leeds. The city’s civic event, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, will take place at City Varieties Music Hall at 2pm on Sunday,…
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Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th November 2025
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Leeds Welcomes Sienna Silva-Farber as New Children’s Mayor

A new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been officially elected, with a powerful pledge to tackle bullying, discrimination and poverty over the coming year. Sienna Silva-Farber, 10, a pupil at Harewood C of E Primary School, has been named Children’s Mayor of Leeds for 2025–2026 following a closely contested election. This year’s vote saw…
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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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