Conservative Councillor for the Wetherby Ward in Leeds CC. Chair of Outer NE community committee.Ex-Mayor of Wetherby, retired Prison Governor.
Leeds, England
Joined March 2018
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Published by Norma Harrington of Wetherby & Easingwold Conservatives, PO Box 740, Wetherby, LS22 9FG.
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We are proud to be part of this. The Northern Gambling Service is dedicated to providing exceptional care, support and treatment for gambling-related harms.
⚽️This week, we’re highlighting the risks associated with gambling.
📽️Matthew, a recovering gambling addict, talks about how small bets eventually spiralled into 'serious problems'. ⬇️
If you need support, reach out👉nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-s… @LeedsandYorkPFT @NHSEngland
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✍️ Conservatives must have an ambitious and honest alternative plan to tackle climate change that:
📉 Lowers prices
🇬🇧 Enhances security
🏭 Rejuvenates industry
Read @samuelhall0's article for @ConHome: 👇
conservativehome.com/2025/04…
Great work!
#Baking at #Barleyfields for #Rednoseday
Loads of fun (and cakes) at our Friday Night #Youthclub in #Wetherby
#Youthwork
#LeedsYouthService
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Endometriosis is crippling for those who suffer from it, yet it's not recognised by government in new sick leave provisions.
I pressed the Minister on whether there are plans to change that.
So pleased to have been able to fund this activity. Sorry to have missed it today!
Our fourth and final Multi-Sport Camp at @WetherbyHigh saw 95 young people enjoy a fantastic range of activities this February Half Term🏏🏉
A huge thank you to the Wetherby Ward Councillors Youth Activity Fund, for allowing us to provide this opportunity to local children!🙏
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Fantastic to see the young people interacting and supporting this community group in this way, encouraging active citizenship! Well done!
Brilliant day for #Youngpeople from our #Wetherby provision
#Youngpeople formed part of the #recruitment panel for new workers @HerdFarm
Essential to have #Youthvoice at the core of staff recruitment
#Voice #Influence #Youthwork
Not to mention kicking the new hospital in Leeds into the long grass!
Despite the previous governments commitment to fund a much needed 6th form extension in Pudsey. The chancellor (our recently elected MP ) has chosen this week to cut it.
No 6th form expansion if you live in #Pudsey
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So many local groups are effectively running warm spaces in Wetherby Ward and might not have registered. Check local social media and notice boards for information
Welcome Spaces are a network of community groups which provide warm, safe places for people to enjoy a hot drink and some company.
Find a list of welcome spaces on the Leeds Directory - bit.ly/3Z4NSRZ
Want to know more about Welcome Spaces? Check out #TogetherLeeds
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FFS - think of the good we could do at home with £18bn - on top of the security issues and the Chagosian’s wishes!
Why is #Starmer so desperate!
The man is a voice coached disaster!
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This week is Sexual Abuse & Violence Awareness Week.
Sexual abuse or violence, can be a form of domestic abuse, as it is often committed by a partner or family member. For instance, 1 in 2 rapes against women are committed by a current or former partner.
ALT Sexual Violence & Abuse Awareness Week. 1 in 4 women, 1 in 6 children, 1 in 18 men... #ItsNotOk.
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#Thankyou to @Child_Leeds @LeedsYouthVoice for putting on a fantastic event on #CFLWish2 #SafeSpaces #CrimeandSafety
Our staff & #Youngpeople had a great evening of #learning #awarness & #action
#Youthwork
#Youthvoice
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Children with a parent in prison are completely innocent of their parent's offence, however are often made to suffer the consequences of something they had no control over. Lucy, aged 17, explains how support from Children Heard and Seen gave her the opportunity to process the difficult emotions around her parent's imprisonment and foster a positive identity separate from her father's offending.
Watch the full 10-minute film, 'Invisible Children', here: youtube.com/watch?v=LsAaWCED…
Every day this #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek2025 we will be featuring stories showing the importance of supporting children with a parent in prison.
Where is the care and compassion from this administration?
The council’s administration has decided that child bereavement services are prime for the chop, whilst other services, such as a recently appointed ‘play strategy officer’ have been prioritised.
Fears for children as bereavement service shuts.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj02…
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As always its wondeeful to see members of our local Neighbourhood Police Team working with our young people. Well done Lou!
Big #THANKYOU as always @WYP_PCSOLouise @ for delivering another brilliant session. This time #Youngpeople from #Wetherby had the chance to use the VR Headsets, learning about the risks of #knifecrime & the #impact of our decisions
#Youthwork
#ProjectShield
#Partnership
Fantastic news for these three women and their families. Praying that many more will follow in the coming weeks.
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I am honoured & hugely humbled to have been proposed as the 131st Lord Mayor of #Leeds, as a Leeds boy, born and bred it literally means the world to be able to service my city in this way, now we just need Leeds United to be promoted and all will be on the way to being perfect.
Merry Christmas to all the young people who attend the youth clubs in Wetherby and Boston Spa and to the great team of youth workers!
Fantastic final session of the year for #Youngpeople @ our #Wetherby #Youthclub
Fortunate to be able to hand out gift donations that were greatly received
#Youthwork
#LeedsYouthService
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People of Leeds can now have their say on plans to ‘license’ privately rented homes in certain parts of the city 🏠
You can fill out the survey before December 13th at bit.ly/SLconsultation
Open the thread below for more info 🧵 #leeds
#ad @LeedsCC_News
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📢It's @WhiteRibbon_UK Day - a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls.
Over the next #16days, we will be sharing content from our partner organisations, including @LeedsWomensAid about how you can raise awareness and get involved.
ALT #WhiteRibbonDay . 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
