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Leeds foster carer wins unsung hero award: Janet Wilcock

13 Dec 2024

Leeds foster carer wins unsung hero award

Janet Wilcock, a Leeds foster carer looking after babies, was announced as one of the winners of a Compassionate City Award at a ceremony held at Leeds Civic Hall on Thursday 5 December.

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Council staff box clever to give local children a welcome Christmas treat: Christmas Shoebox Appeal

13 Dec 2024

Council staff box clever to give local children a welcome Christmas treat

Hundreds of local children can look forward to their very own box of delights this Christmas thanks to big-hearted staff at Leeds City Council.

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Day to remember as city of Leeds pays tribute to Rob Burrow: Civic 1

12 Jul 2024

Day to remember as city of Leeds pays tribute to Rob Burrow

He did us proud – that was the heartfelt message as the city of Leeds paid tribute to Rob Burrow today.

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Civic event will celebrate the inspirational life of Rob Burrow: Rob Burrow-4

10 Jul 2024

Civic event will celebrate the inspirational life of Rob Burrow

The city of Leeds will pay tribute to the life and legacy of Rob Burrow CBE at a commemorative civic event this week.

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Council pledges support for lasting tribute to Leeds hero Rob Burrow: Rob Burrow-3

11 Jun 2024

Council pledges support for lasting tribute to Leeds hero Rob Burrow

Leeds City Council has confirmed its commitment to commemorating the inspirational life and achievements of the late Rob Burrow.

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Rob Burrow CBE: Statement on behalf of Leeds City Council: Freedom 1

02 Jun 2024

Rob Burrow CBE: Statement on behalf of Leeds City Council

The following is a joint statement by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, the Leader of Leeds City Council Leader, Councillor James Lewis, and chief executive Tom Riordan, on the passing of Rob Burrow CBE:

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Project empowering African Caribbean community wins Leeds’ unsung heroes award: Yvonne Opebiyi and Guiding Light Leads

13 Dec 2023

Project empowering African Caribbean community wins Leeds’ unsung heroes award

Yvonne Opebiyi of Guiding Light Leads became one of the winners at the Compassionate City Awards at a ceremony held at Leeds Civic Hall on Thursday 7 December.

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16 Feb 2023

Leeds City Council statement on earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council, said:

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