Asylum Matters and LMP have invited all our local MPs to join LMP at 12:30 on Tuesday 29th June 2021, to have a chinwag about Leeds, Migration, Parliament – and to answer your questions. What can MPs do to help migrants living in Leeds? Can they have any impact on legislation? Can they stop things from happening […]
Archive | June, 2021
Leeds Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC) would like to hear your views…
The Leeds Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC) supports anyone with a responsibility for or interest in improving health and wellbeing in Leeds, including students and volunteers. If that sounds like you and you have a few minutes to spare, the PHRC would like to hear your views on what we currently offer plus some ideas […]
New trustees wanted for Migrant English Support Hub
MESH (Migrant English Support Hub) is currently recruiting new trustees. This is a voluntary role but you will gain valuable experience and hopefully have fun too! We particularly need people with experience of managing finances and/or knowledge of social media. We would also welcome applications from people who have been ESOL learners themselves. If you […]
Weekly Home Office Update, 17th June 2021
SMP/HO weekly COVID call 17.06.2021 Cessations – in light of changes to govt. roadmap Home Office will review latest PHE guidance and put a case to ministers on a possible resumption date. No current action has been taken, cessations remain paused. ASPEN – Majority of population now have new card but there are still a […]
Home Office Update 10th June 2021
SMP / HO weekly meeting – 10 June 2021 Anthony Hernandez from the Payments Team updated on ASPEN matters. The majority now have activated working cards and they’re working through queries with queries coming in from Migrant Help and via their escalations inbox. They’ve taken action to ensure that everyone who doesn’t yet have an […]
LASSN Bike Ride Friday 9th July 2021
LASSN are going on a group bike ride on Friday the 9th July 2021. We will meet in the city centre and cycle down Leeds canal. The ride will be led by experienced Ride Leaders. You will need your own bike and helmet. So come and join us…see a new part of Leeds…get fit…and have […]
Leeds City Council’s Strategic Migration Board papers
The Leeds City Council’s Strategic Migration Board meet every quarter. The last meeting, in March, focused on asylum. A summary of the meeting notes are available below. The next Leeds Strategic Migration Board will be held 22nd June 2021 and the key theme of the discussion is regarding no recourse to public funds. If you […]
Refugee Week 2021 activities in Leeds – the flyer and the online calendar
Refugee Week 2021 is held from 14th – 20th June this year and organisations across Leeds have come together to hold a range of events, workshops and talks for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to Ali Mahgoub (Leeds Refugee Forum) for his coordination and for bringing together the events into a handy flyer. LMP are […]
The English for Action annual participatory ESOL conference is back June 2021!
The English for Action annual participatory ESOL conference is back this June! It is for ESOL practitioners and anyone interested in participatory teaching. Across two afternoons (Wed 23 and 30 June, from 4:00 to 5:30pm and 6:00 to 7:30pm each day), we will be exploring the narratives and needs around health that often arise in […]
Volunteers needed for ‘Conversation Club Leeds’
Conversation Club Leeds is a voluntary organisation which provides a social space for asylum seekers and refugees to meet, make friends and practise speaking English. With more face to face meetings possible due to coronavirus restrictions lifting, there will be a need for more volunteers to help. The role will provide an exciting learning opportunity […]
Celebrating Refugees – Online Refugee Week event with MPs Friday 18th June 2pm
Celebrating Refugees in Yorkshire On Friday 18th June at 2-3.30pm, Refugee Council and City of Sanctuary (Leeds) are hosting a regional, online MP engagement event for Refugee Week. The event will bring together sanctuary seekers, MPs and their constituents from across our region to learn about refugees, hear their stories, and celebrate the contributions they make […]
Generation AWS re/Start Programme for young people looking for a career in tech – Free & Guaranteed Interview
Just two weeks to go until the Leeds AWS re/Start Taster Day on the 22nd June! Applications are open – NOW This free, 12 week programme is open to NEET young people 18-29 looking to launch a career in tech and cloud computing. There’s no entry requirements, we just look for a passion for tech […]