I am deeply honored and humbled to be chosen to serve as the next Lord Mayor of Leeds for 2024/25 term. Our city is a shining example of compassion, resilience, and unity, and itโs with great pride that my family and I look forward to undertaking the responsibility to serve you.
Congratulations to Leeds City College governor
@abigailmashall
on being appointed Lord Mayor of Leeds for 2024/25 term! ๐
We look forward to continuing our work together to provide skills and opportunities for people in the region.
Huge thanks to all my Labour family who have helped my political journey and got me dis far
@CoopParty
@FabianWomen
@LabourWomensNet
@LabourBAME
. I am looking forward to the hustings 4 Leeds North West tomorrow. Watch my full video๐
Very proud to have represented Nigeria at the Leeds Beckett Universityโs Diversity Fashion Show. It was lovely to see various countries representing in our great city of Leeds and that goes to show how welcoming and vibrant our city is. There is so much STRENGTH in our UNITY๐โ
Leeds North West Parliamentary candidate selection is in progress and online voting closes today Wednesday 15th @ 9pm. Pls vote for ABIGAIL MARSHALL KATUNG
During this holiday season, may the warmth of love surround you, the joy of Christmas fill your heart, and the spirit of resilience guide you into a brighter and more promising New Year. ๐๐นโค๏ธ๐
Members of the Infrastructure, Investment & Inclusive Growth Scrutiny Board have bid a fond farewell to 2023/24 Chair
@abigailmashall
today - she will be Lord Mayor in 2024/25 so won't be part of the Scrutiny Board. Wishing her the best of luck for next year as Lord Mayor!
Huge thank you to all who came out to show solidarity with us today from the diverse African communities in Leeds. To my colleagues from the Council and Ola who travelled from Teeside just for an hour with us, we say THANK YOU ๐Our voices will not be silenced.
#stopthekilling
Huge thanks to all my supporters and well wishers in the Leeds North West campaign and huge congratulations to
@KatieJWhite
๐๐๐๐. I look forward to the campaign trail!!! ๐๐น
Congratulations to
@UniversityLeeds
alum
@abigailmashall
(MA Development Studies 2001), who was announced as the new Lord Mayor of Leeds last month. Abigail is currentlyย the Labour & Co-operative Party councillor for Little London and Woodhouse. Read more:
Congratulations to Give A Gift on receiving the King's award for your exceptional service to the community! Your dedication, kindness & hard work have truly made a meaningful impact in Leeds. This honour is well-deserved, and I'm so proud of you all. โค๏ธ๐
Congratulations to
@Touchstone_Spt
on their 40th anniversary. Truly serving the community! Proud to b on d board. With
@alison_4life
& family โค๏ธโค๏ธ
๐ Wonderful having our โ
#HongKongers
in the
#UK
- A Journey of Hope and Resilienceโ exhibition opening ceremony with many friends of
#Leeds
.
Thank you
@FabianLeedsNE
,
@abigailmashall
, and Cllr Eileen Taylor for their encouraging words and immense support for
#HongKong
๐ซ
Proud to be a Sports Ambassador for British Transplant Games Leeds 2022! Great Launch this morning and Thank you to our Leader
@JamesLewisLab
CEO
@tomriordan
for making this happen. Letโs get training and be fit for summer next year. There will be sports
@WHBTG
#BeTheGameChanger
Congratulations
@elainetaylor156
@LordMayorLeeds
Cllr Eileen Taylor on your 2nd year as Lord Mayor of our great city. Continue to soar. We r proud of you๐๐๐น๐๐
Cllr Iqbal and I had a great time at the Leeds African Heritage Festival at the weekend and to join Lord Mayor Elect, Cllr
@abigailmashall
, and Cllr Taylor to celebrate the contribution of the African heritage communities here in Leeds.
Original Photo:
@africansinleeds
Great turn out of Leeds Central campaign group today in Little London with
@hilarybennmp
speaking to residents on our campaign against the increase in energy bills. Thank you to all comrades who turned up and thanks to
@Alex_C0leman
for organising.
@kbrooksleeds
@Jonathan_Pryor
Proud to have attended the launch of the British Transplant games Leeds2022 with
@LordMayorLeeds
@CllrSalmaArif
. It should be a fantastic wkend of sports!
Itโs brilliant to see
@UKLabour
launch the โPeople Like Meโ programme, to increase diversity in our local councillors.
If you want to stand at the next local elections, and youโre from a Black, Asian or other ethnic minority background, sign up today:
Shout out to the Communities Team who r one of my favs in d Council. Their team work in delivering to our communities is exemplary. Happy 10th birthday MAP๐
@LCC_BAME
@_ShaidMahmood
Congratulations Alison and well deserved too. Thank you for setting the pace for us. We r proud of all you have done and continue to do in our community. ๐๐น๐โ๐๐
A lasting legacy to the life of David Oluwale, โHibiscus Risingโ is a major new public artwork by
@SHONIBARESTUDIO
.
The tragic mistreatment of Oluwale should never be forgotten. This new sculpture celebrates our diversity and represents hope for a future free from hate.
Humbled and proud to lay a wreath on behalf of the Cooperative Movement this morning. On this Remembrance Sunday, let us honor and remember the sacrifices of those who served, reflect on the cost of conflict, and strive for a future of peace. Lest we forget.๐โค๏ธ๐น
@CoopParty
Meet
#JoCoxLeadership
Cohort 4! Weโre enjoying a challenging and inspiring day training
@UKLabour
women from every region and nation.
Weโve now trained over 200 women in the name of our Chair, friend and sister Jo Cox. An army of feminist change makers; what a political legacy๐น
Great afternoon session with the IIIG scrutiny board colleagues
@ScrutinyLeeds
. Huge Tnks to our
@JoshHoward164
attending his last scrutiny. Tnk u for all ur hard work Josh & our best wishes โค๏ธ
At a BAME Chairs Network meeting. This 8th ambition on the framework warms my heart as the way forward. With Rob Webster Chief Exec West Yorkshire &Harrogate NHS.
Our Chair
@Mingson_M
won't be running for the Presidency of CCL๐จ๐ฉfor the new term.He's decided to hand over to the next leadership.THANK YOU for your extraordinary work!Under your leadership,we've laid a solid foundation to evolve.We'll count on you for advice,support & expertise
11 dads/12 kids @ Leeds Dads FREE Breakfast Club Black History Month Special!
Thanks to Jez for live music ๐ฅ
Join us 10-12 this Sun 29 Oct FREE SOFTPLAY @ Little Angels, Beeston LS11 7DF
FREE tea and toast!
to book
Bring a Dad Pal!
Very heart touching stories of service users. Well done
@TouchstoneMAPP
for all you do to inspire and help the community with mental health. I am in awe of what you do.๐๐โ
@CllrRalphBerry
@alison_4life
My lil sister is ace! Tnk u for this wonderful video!!!! I am who I am because of so many of you in these photos โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธTHANK YOU! โค๏ธโค๏ธI do not have copyright to the music.
#KeepLeedsLabour
#thursday4thmay
@Leeds_Labour
For decades young drivers & their passengers are disproportionately in the numbers of road deaths & serious injuries. We know that national politicians do not agree with GDL - a proven system to save young lives. I was pleased to sign this letter from
@LeedsCC_News
to โฆ
๐ข Excellence Cuisine was at the Compton Library TODAY to present and serve Congolese meals.
Maman Nicole, owner of Excellence Cuisine, &
@AchimPashi
, chairman of
@ccongoleeds
,were interviewed by the BBC to talk about Congolese cuisine and culture๐จ๐ฉ.
#CongoleseCommunityofLeeds
What an emotional evening celebrating Alison Lowe. Thank you for the exemplary pace you have set for us. You will surely be missed.๐๐น
@alison_4life
@elainetaylor156
Delighted to have been invited to speak on my journey as a woman in politics with Leeds Beckett University students. Fantastic contribution
@RachelReevesMP
PPC for Leeds West and telling the history about Women of Westminster in her new book. A very good book to have.โ๐น
Fantastic afternoon judging with you hardworking foodies! Leeds children r simply wonderful!! Great effort by each child. Healthy children r happy children!๐๐๐โค๏ธ
Cllr
@abigailmashall
opens the
#LeedsFoodStrategy
Action Planning workshop. So great to have to many partners in the room to set the path forward. ๐
Proud and Honoured to have laid a wreath on Remembrance Sunday on behalf of the Co-operative Party. We have our today because they gave up their yesterday. We will always remember them and their sacrifice๐๐นโค๏ธ ๐
@CoopParty
Delighted to be chairing at tonight's
@CoopParty
Co-operation Live event with fellow councillors,
@vincemaple
,
@Damientg
, and Vicky McGurk,
@huxley06
on why being Labour & Co-op is making a real difference in the communities.
Join us here: โฆ
Huge thank you
@rajeev_dhand
of Medichem Pharmacy for your kind donation to the Leeds African Communities Network who are assisting in reaching out to vulnerable residents in our city. Collections are from the Little London Community Centre supported by the ward Councillors.
Want to put a face to a name today? This is
@abigailmashall
Chairing the last meeting of
#Leeds
Adults, Health & Active Lifestyles
#Scrutiny
Board. She'll be back in the Chair again at 1.30pm today. Find out more here:
@LeedsCC_News
๐ฌ๐ง
Local elections are the opportunity to vote for who represents you.
Who are the candidates for 2023 councillor in the Burmantofts and Richmond Hill Ward in
#Leeds
?
We are grateful to have received funding from
@MearsFoundation
to help us continue & develop our Digital Inclusion programme "CHANFONLINE" aiming to offer FREE basic digital sessions to adults/disadvantaged people in Leeds
Thanks
@PaulWilkesLeeds
@100DigitalLeeds
for the support!
I am hosting a multicultural evening at the Sheepscar club on 8 November in aid of my charity
@SARSVL
you can find further details and purchase tickets here
Probably safe to say the sun will be shining when
#Leeds
#Scrutiny
members next meet on Tuesday 19 July!โ๏ธIt'll be the Adults, Health & Active Lifestyles Scrutiny Board with
@abigailmashall
in the Chair at 1.30pm.
Find out more here:
My heartfelt condolences to the family of the young boy who sadly died yesterday. My thoughts & prayers are with you, Horsforth School, Leeds City College & the community. May his lil gentle soul rest eternally ๐ฅฒ๐๐น
Huge thanks to Alison Lowe ( West Yorkshireโs Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime ) for joining Abigailโs campaign trail in Little London.
#VoteLabour
#KeepLeedsLabour
on Thursday 4th May.
@abigailmashall
So pleased with your Associations ethos on encouraging an active lifestyle within your community!!! Pls keep up the good and my best wishes.
#activeleeds