On 3 December, Child Friendly Leeds celebrated its partnership with the University of Leeds at Nexus, hosting a Third Sector Workshop and Festive Networking Event. The event brought together 81 Ambassadors and partners to strengthen collaboration for children and young people, supporting Leeds’ ambition to be the best city to grow up in. As part of…
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On Wednesday 4th June 2025, something very exciting happened at Leeds Civic Hall — the Leeds Children’s Mayor, Esosa, from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, hosted her very own Primary Summit! Esosa invited Year 5 pupils from 20 different primary schools across Leeds to join her for the day. The aim? To learn about the…
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Back in May, 23 schools submitted manifestos from 23 children in Year 5. They wrote about what they would like to do, if voted in as the next Leeds Children’s Mayor. Over the summer, they then canvassed for votes, in the hope of getting the most votes and being elected! On 3 October, Civic Hall…
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Under 18s – vote now! Leeds Children’s Mayors is an annual citizen project that has been running for over 15 years. It is run in partnership between Democratic Services and the Voice and Influence Team. The project aims to actively engage children in the process of democracy and promote an understanding of rights and responsibilities…
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On Tuesday 21st May 2024, the Leeds Children’s Mayor, Mohammed from Ireland Wood Primary School, hosted his Primary Summit at Leeds Civic Hall. The aim of the event was to bring year 5 students from primary schools across Leeds together to learn about the Leeds Children’s Mayor programme and to hear how they could implement…
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The prestigious position of Leeds Children’s Mayor will soon be decided by the children and young people of Leeds. The voting period is open till 12pm on 5 November 2015.. All children and young people under 18 in Leeds can vote for 3 of their favourite manifestos, from twelve final entries, about how they would…
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Residents across Leeds are being invited to apply to close their streets on 5 August and participate in national Playday. As well as a celebration of children’s right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives. National Playday takes place every year on the first Wednesday of…
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A group of six pupils from Bramley St Peter’s Church of England School are playing their part in keeping Christmas rail commuters safe by designing festive safety posters. The posters are being displayed in Leeds station and remind parents with buggies and prams to be careful near the platform edge. Bramley St Peter’s Church of…
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The annual Leeds Children’s Mayor election enables Children and Young People to vote for the year 6 pupil they feel should become a leading voice for young people in our city. This year, 31 schools submitted entrants. These were shortlisted to a final ten by a panel of youth councillors, Members of Youth Parliament and…
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