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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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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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