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Councillor Al Garthwaite
26th May 2023
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We would like to Congratulate to our new Lord Mayor of Leeds

Councillor Al Garthwaite has been announced as the new Lord Mayor of Leeds for the next year following the council’s annual general meeting. Taking over the role from Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP, Councillor Garthwaite becomes the 129th Lord Mayor of Leeds. Born into a military family that moved frequently, Councillor Garthwaite studied…
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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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Lord Mayor of Leeds, with the Lord Mayor of Krackow
25th November 2022
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Lord Mayor visits Auschwitz ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day is the international day of remembrance of six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust, and millions of other people killed under German Nazi persecution, and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Robert W Gettings JP MBE visited Auschwitz-Birkenau…
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Jubilee Tree from The Queen's Green Canopy
18th November 2022
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Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice honoured with Jubilee Tree

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice have been honoured with a Jubilee Tree from The Queen’s Green Canopy, which was planted at the hospice by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Vice Lord-Lieutenant for West Yorkshire, Helen Thomson, alongside Sue Ryder volunteers, supporters, staff, NHS partners, local dignitaries and local school children at a special ceremony. The…
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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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Simon On the Streets
11th November 2022
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£26,000 raised as 100 bed down on Leeds street for charity sleep-out

More than 100 people have taken to the streets of Leeds to sleep out for a local homelessness charity, helping to raise over £26,000. Sponsored by British online homeware retailer, DUSK, West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets held its annual sleep out event, ‘Simon’s Big Sleep Out’ at Leeds Civic Hall. The…
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Remembrance Sunday Leeds
11th November 2022
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Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds

Members of all communities across Leeds are warmly invited to join the Lord Mayor on Victoria Gardens to mark Remembrance Sunday. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP, will lead the tributes to service men and women who have lost their lives in times of conflict on Remembrance Sunday. Held…
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Leeds Flu and Covid Vaccinations
4th November 2022
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Leeds urged to get boosted this winter

Flu vaccination is safe and effective. It’s offered every year through the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu. The Lord Mayor of Leeds has urged residents across the city to check if they are eligible for the free flu jab or covid booster this winter. Ahead of…
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28th October 2022
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Rugby League World Cup stars get rousing reception in Leeds

International sports stars were given the VIP treatment at a civic reception held to celebrate their stay in Leeds for the Rugby League World Cup. The Brazil, Canada and Papua New Guinea women’s teams have all made the city their base for the tournament. The Leeds City Council formally welcomed them to West Yorkshire…
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Alderman and Alderwoman with the Lord Mayor of Leeds
21st October 2022
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Fourteen former Leeds councillors receive major civic honour

Fourteen former Leeds councillors received one of the highest civic honours the city can bestow, at a special session of full council, marking their exceptional contribution to Leeds and its council. The group of former councillors, who have over 250 years of public service between them and include a former council leader, two former…
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Rugby League World Cup 2022
7th October 2022
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Leeds warms up for the Rugby League World Cup’s big kick-off

Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup. The city of Leeds is set to turn on the sporting style as it plays its part in making this year’s Rugby League World Cup a truly champion occasion. The long-awaited tournament gets under way later this month, with Leeds…
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29th July 2022
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Good luck message to all Leeds Athletes at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Leeds City Council would like to wish all athletes that are from or based in the city, the very best of luck ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay began at Buckingham Palace on 7 October 2021, when The Queen placed Her Message to the Commonwealth into the…
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Baton on stage with Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr Robert W Gettings
15th July 2022
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Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in Leeds: Brownlee Brothers are baton bearers

Leeds welcomes the Queen’s Baton Relay with Olympic legends the Brownlee brothers. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, the Queen’s Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for communities to…
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