#CouncillorHelenHayden

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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Mockingbird Hub Anniversary
23rd May 2025
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Foster Carers Celebrate 10 Years of Lifeline Support in Leeds

A Leeds foster carer has praised the ‘invaluable’ support offered by a pioneering peer network, as the city marks 10 years of the transformative Mockingbird fostering model. Launched in Leeds in 2015, the Mockingbird hub model connects foster families with a dedicated and experienced ‘hub home carer’ who offers practical advice, emotional support, and…
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Queensway Primary School
7th March 2025
2 mins read

Next Stage of Consultation Approaches for the Future of Queensway Primary School

Next week, discussions regarding the future of Queensway Primary School in Leeds will advance as the local authority seeks to move to the next phase of consultation regarding the school’s potential closure. Leeds City Council has expressed concerns over the future sustainability of the school in Yeadon, highlighting ongoing issues caused by falling pupil…
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Child Friendly Leeds
9th February 2025
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Leeds Steps Up Recruitment and Support for Foster Carers

A recent report from Leeds City Council highlights the city’s proactive efforts to recruit and support foster carers in response to the rising demand for child placements. The report, which is set to be discussed by senior councillors at the next Wednesday’s executive board meeting, outlines a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing the…
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Councillor Mary Harland
3rd January 2025
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Child’s Play: New Outdoor Scheme Brings Joy and Positive Impact to Leeds Community

A new outdoor play and learning initiative has added excitement to a local community while highlighting Leeds City Council’s ongoing dedication to ensuring children and young people have the best opportunities to thrive and grow. The new initiative, named ‘Play Together, Talk Together’, features seven interactive installations prominently located at the Compton Centre Community…
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Councillor Helen Hayden and Councillor Salma Arif
30th August 2024
2 mins read

Leeds City Council Advances Community Football with New Championship-Level Pitches

Construction has begun on two new community football pitches, demonstrating Leeds City Council’s ongoing dedication to enhancing local sports facilities. These full-size grass pitches are being developed on council-owned land at Whinmoor Grange in East Leeds, near the Arium horticultural nursery on Thorner Lane. Built to meet Sport England standards, the pitches will feature…
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Students across Leeds celebrate GCSE results
23rd August 2024
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Leeds Students Celebrate GCSE Success Across the City

Young people across Leeds are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results. More than 9,400 Year 11 students in the city are opening their results, which, like last week’s A-levels, are expected to be comparable to those from summer 2023 on a national level. This year, marking and grading returned to the usual standards, with…
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Students in Leeds are receiving their A-level and post-16 results
16th August 2024
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Young individuals in Leeds are in high spirits as they celebrate their recent achievements in A-levels and other post-16 examinations

Leeds Youth Celebrate A-Level and Post-16 Results. Today, young people in Leeds are celebrating as they receive their A-Level and other post-16 exam results. Students throughout the city are discovering their performance outcomes, with this year’s national results expected to align closely with those from summer 2023. This year, marking and grading resumed normal…
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Child Friendly City
15th June 2024
2 mins read

Senior Councillors to Approve Consultation on Proposed Transport Assistance Changes for Post-16 Learners with SEND

Leeds City Council Seeks Approval from Senior Councillors to Consult on Changes to Transport Assistance for Post-16 Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). While the council is legally required to provide free travel arrangements from home to school for eligible children of compulsory school age, it is not similarly obliged to extend…
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Gelderd Road Footbridge
22nd March 2024
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The Gelderd Road footbridge at Armley Gyratory is scheduled for completion over the Easter school holidays

Leeds City Council has scheduled three nighttime road closures on the southbound A643 at Armley Gyratory, beginning on April 2 and concluding on April 10. These closures align with the council’s efforts to facilitate safe site access during the Easter school holidays, following the successful replacement of the Gelderd Road footbridge in January. Integral…
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Armley Park tree planting with Councillor Helen Hayden
16th February 2024
2 mins read

Over 550 trees planted for Armley Gyratory improvement scheme

Work in this winter’s planting season has seen 350 trees planted in the local community as part of the Armley Gyratory improvement scheme. This is in addition to the 206 trees planted last year, making a total of 556 trees, which is well on the way to a target of planting over 660 new…
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Doors Press Release painted by artist James Mayle
2nd February 2024
1 min read

Striking new murals highlight industrial heritage and wildlife protected by the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

The murals, painted by artist James Mayle and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund celebrate heritage and wildlife, add vibrancy to the area and act as a deterrent for vandalism. The Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme is an innovative, multi-million-pound scheme that has been protecting 22,000 jobs, 500 businesses and 3,000 residential properties in…
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