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List of mayors of Leeds. The Lord Mayor of Leeds (until 1897 known as the Mayor of Leeds) is a ceremonial post held by a member of Leeds City Council, elected annually by the council.
Municipal YearLord Mayor (party Nomination - Electoral ...2024-2025Abigail Marshall Katung (Lab, Little ...2023-2024Al Garthwaite (Lab, Headingley and Hyde ...2022-2023Robert "Bob" Gettings (MBI, Morley ...2021-2022Asghar Khan (Lab, Burmantofts and ...May 25, 2024 · Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, the new Lord Mayor of Leeds (Photo by Leeds City Council) Coun Marshall Katung has been the Labour member for Little London and Woodhouse on Leeds...
May 24, 2024 · Abigail Marshall Katung takes over the role from Al Garthwaite to become the city's 130th lord mayor and the first person of African descent to hold the position.
Jun 1, 2024 · Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung has been officially inaugurated as the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds. Her appointment marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first individual of African heritage to assume this prestigious role.
- Role and Responsibilities
- Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal 2024 to 2025
- Just One Day
As the first citizen of Leeds, the role of the Lord Mayor is to act as an ambassador for the City, meeting with citizens and communities and welcoming visiting dignitaries from home and abroad. The Lord Mayor holds a ceremonial, diplomatic role, meaning that they cannot engage in political or Ward matters during their time in office. They are not a...
Each Lord Mayor chooses a Leeds based charity, close to their heart, to champion during their year of office. Throughout the year, the Lord Mayor focuses on the work of their chosen charity, with the aim of bringing the whole city together to raise awareness and funds through hosting a range of events and activities. It is a fantastic way for the c...
Every year the Lord Mayor reaches out to organisations in the city to ask for their support in fundraising for the Lord Mayor’s charity. Organisations from all sectors are invited to participate in 'Just One Day' - one day per year that is dedicated to raising money and awareness for the Lord Mayor’s charity. By working with organisations of all se...
May 24, 2024 · Lord Mayor of Leeds. Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung was officially announced as the next Lord Mayor of Leeds following the council’s annual general meeting last night.
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The new Lord Mayor of Leeds has been announced as Abigail Marshall Katung. Ms Marshall Katung said she was "deeply honoured and humbled" to have been elected and that Leeds was a "shining...
