Councillor Asghar khan
@asgharlab
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward Councillor, Chairman for Strategy and Resources, Scrutiny Board @CWUnews Tweets are in a personal capacity.
A huge honour to be 127th Lord Mayor Leeds 2021/22. I pledge to serve the city faithfully with honour and with respect for all its citizens. A huge Thank you to the people of this wonderful city. Proud to be your ambassador as the Lord Mayor of Leeds.
Congratulations @Lionesses !!! What a result! Euro Champions 2025. You’ve done us all so proud. #WEURO2025 🏴🏴🏴
Delighted to have attended with @nkele_manaka @FarleyLabour Bilena Shama festival, which showcased the rich cultural heritage of Eritrea through its diverse traditions. The festival emphasised the importance of cultural exchange through the universal languages of music and dance.
Big thanks to our amazing volunteers from Cross Green Litter picking team which takes place last Saturday of the month.They did an awesome job, litter picking is brilliant for daily steps & fresh air, all while making a real difference in our community. #Burmantofts #RichmondHill
Great night of #teambuilding and fresh fruit 🍍🍉🍎 tasting at our Friday Night #RichmondHill Youthclub #Youthwork
It is deeply saddening to hear of the passing of Mick Lyons, a towering figure in the Leeds Labour and trade union movement. Mick’s legacy will live on, but his absence will be deeply felt. My deepest condolences to Cllr @debracoupar and their wonderful family. RIP comrade!
A fantastic event held by @cllrjakhtar celebrating the graduation of his son Ali Raza Akhtar attaining a first class degree in Law. People of diverse backgrounds came together to congratulate the family, and wish Ali all the best for a bright future.
Proud to have received an Honorary award from the University of Bradford @bradforduniv earlier today! A huge privilege and truly humbled - Thank You! @ShirleyCongdon @BTHFT @MWIPproject @askzulfi @sofiaempowering @ishfaqfarooq
Join us from 10.30am for the Strategy & Resources Scrutiny Board - items incl 2025 organisation plan refresh, financial health monitoring & Council’s response to the ongoing Fair Funding Review 2.0 Government consultation. More info & webcast link: democracy.leeds.gov.uk/ieListDocument…
Super Tweet Burmantofts and Richmond Hill Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to take a proactive, educational, preventative and enforceable approach to Road Safety matters across the ward, in line with the Vision Zero Strategy.👇
Please consider donating. What a brilliant cause and challenge.
We all miss former Deputy General Secretary Andy Kerr so much. His son Matthew and Phil Thomas have today set off on a 1,000 mile bike ride to raise money for CWU Humanitarian Aid and The Royal Marsden Hospital where Andy was cared for so lovingly. This is a huge challenge.…
Yesterday @cwunews young workers attended training with the Real Truth Legacy Project Looking at The Hillsborough Law & The Battle of Orgreave and considering how the establishment manoeuvres to undermine justice for working class communities @CWUNEregion #HillsboroughLawNow
Great to see the CWU block marching at Durham Miners Gala. If you are there today please head to the CWU stall to hear all about our latest campaigns. @DurhamGala
Gala Eve Tips ☀️ Check the forecast it’s ganna be hot! 🧴 Use sun scream 🧢 & a hat 💧 Stay hydrated 🧺 Bring snacks 👂 Listen to the stewards ☮️ Respect local businesses ✊🏻 & their staff 💃🏻 Bring dancing shoes 👟 & sensible ones 🫶🏼 Look after your marras Cya the morra!
Today we remember the 8000 men and boys murdered in the Srebrenica genocide. They were killed because of their ethnicity and religion in one of the darkest chapters of the Bosnian war 30 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones, who still carry the memory of…
Today marks 30 years since the Srebrenica genocide, when 8,372 Bosniak men and boys were murdered for their identity. We remember the victims, honour survivors, and commit to stand against hatred, denial & division. #Srebrenica30 Read our full statement: srebrenica.org.uk/2025-theme-rem…
We're all set for three Scrutiny meetings next week - exploring subjects such as community safety, anti-social behaviour, financial health, the Council's organisation plan, maternity services & the impact of smart phones & social media on young people. More info via the link 👇
📣Dates for diaries! It’s another triple bill of #Leeds #Scrutiny next wk. 10.30am 14/7: Strategy & Resources 1.30pm 15/7: Adults, Health & Active Lifestyles 10.30am 17/7: Environment, Housing & Communities More info & webcast links: democracy.leeds.gov.uk/mgCalendarMont…