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Gemma Dillon

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Political Reporter at BBC

Politics Reporter for BBC based in #Yorkshire Politics North #bbcpn , @bbcleeds @bbcyork @bbclooknorth and #Yorkshirecast but most importantly a mummy

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  • Leeds City Council chief executive braced for 'challenging' year

    1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Gemma Dillon

    Born at St James in Leeds, Mr Whiting grew up in Roundhay and went to Leeds Grammar School. He said his mum was a music teacher who taught at schools across the city. He said she would come home and talk about her "250 other children" at various schools, so he grew up feeling like it was a city he knew.

  • Leeds City Council

    1 week ago | bbc.com | Gemma Dillon

    New chief executive braced for 'challenging' yearGemma DillonBBC News, Political Reporter West YorkshireLeeds City CouncilEd Whiting was appointed as chief executive of Leeds City Council in January The new chief executive of Leeds City Council has warned the city is facing one of its "most challenging years" financially for "a long time". Ed Whiting was appointed in January after Tom Riordan stepped down following 14 years at the helm.

  • New Lord Mayor of Leeds says role is 'unbelievable honour'

    2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Gemma Dillon

    Image source, Leeds City CouncilImage caption, Dan Cohen has said he is "hugely excited" to be the 131st Lord Mayor of LeedsBBC West Yorkshire Political ReporterThe new Lord Mayor of Leeds has said the position is an "unbelievable honour". Conservative councillor Dan Cohen will become the 131st incumbent later and will serve until May 2026. He was born in Alwoodley and has represented the ward as a councillor since 2011.

  • New Lord Mayor of Leeds says role is 'unbelievable honour'

    2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gemma Dillon

    New Leeds mayor on 'unbelievable honour'Gemma DillonBBC West Yorkshire Political ReporterLeeds City CouncilDan Cohen has said he is "hugely excited" to be the 131st Lord Mayor of LeedsThe new Lord Mayor of Leeds has said the position is an "unbelievable honour". Conservative councillor Dan Cohen will be the 131st incumbent from Tuesday and will serve until May 2025. He was born in Alwoodley and has represented the ward as a councillor since 2011.

  • Crossbows 'far too easy' to get hold of - Yorkshire campaigner

    1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Gemma Dillon

    Image source, Laura SugdenImage caption, Laura Sugden's partner was murdered in 2018 by a neighbour armed with a crossbowBBC News, West Yorkshire political reporterA woman whose partner was killed in a crossbow attack has said recent violence in Leeds involving such a weapon had once again proved it was "far too easy" to get hold of one.

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