Simon Hodgson
@simonhodgsonlcc.bsky.social
Head of #CommUnitySafety
#CitySafeLeeds in LeedsCityCentre💜#BeSafeFeelSafe
#LeedsStreetSupport✳️
#NightSafeLeeds◼️
#PartnershipWithPurpose✊🏽OwnViews
#CitySafeLeeds in LeedsCityCentre💜#BeSafeFeelSafe
#LeedsStreetSupport✳️
#NightSafeLeeds◼️
#PartnershipWithPurpose✊🏽OwnViews
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Incredibly sobering post but do bear this section in mind when you hear Chris Philp and Robert Jenrick getting on their high horse...
November 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Incredibly sobering post but do bear this section in mind when you hear Chris Philp and Robert Jenrick getting on their high horse...
HomelessNotHopeless
We All need:
SomewhereSafe2Stay
SomewhereSafe2Live
Somewhere2CallHome
U can help someone turn a light on
U can give someone hope
💚
#SupportChange
give 2LOCAL #Leeds charities
streetsupport.net/leeds/
💚
Concerned about someone #RoughSleeping tell thestreetlink.org.uk
We All need:
SomewhereSafe2Stay
SomewhereSafe2Live
Somewhere2CallHome
U can help someone turn a light on
U can give someone hope
💚
#SupportChange
give 2LOCAL #Leeds charities
streetsupport.net/leeds/
💚
Concerned about someone #RoughSleeping tell thestreetlink.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
HomelessNotHopeless
We All need:
SomewhereSafe2Stay
SomewhereSafe2Live
Somewhere2CallHome
U can help someone turn a light on
U can give someone hope
💚
#SupportChange
give 2LOCAL #Leeds charities
streetsupport.net/leeds/
💚
Concerned about someone #RoughSleeping tell thestreetlink.org.uk
We All need:
SomewhereSafe2Stay
SomewhereSafe2Live
Somewhere2CallHome
U can help someone turn a light on
U can give someone hope
💚
#SupportChange
give 2LOCAL #Leeds charities
streetsupport.net/leeds/
💚
Concerned about someone #RoughSleeping tell thestreetlink.org.uk
Clip from Friday’s #ShowRacismTheRedCard on #WRD25♥️
We all have power…
in our words,
in our circles,
in our actions…when we call it out/ call it in, we encourage others to do the same…because silence protects the problem, not PEOPLE✊🏽
We all have power…
in our words,
in our circles,
in our actions…when we call it out/ call it in, we encourage others to do the same…because silence protects the problem, not PEOPLE✊🏽
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Clip from Friday’s #ShowRacismTheRedCard on #WRD25♥️
We all have power…
in our words,
in our circles,
in our actions…when we call it out/ call it in, we encourage others to do the same…because silence protects the problem, not PEOPLE✊🏽
We all have power…
in our words,
in our circles,
in our actions…when we call it out/ call it in, we encourage others to do the same…because silence protects the problem, not PEOPLE✊🏽
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
We are excited to launch our groundbreaking Safer Parks Project with Dr. Anna Barker at @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social and Green Flag Award!🎉
September 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We are excited to launch our groundbreaking Safer Parks Project with Dr. Anna Barker at @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social and Green Flag Award!🎉
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
✴️Sept 4 Young People means
🎒back 2 school/college
🎒back 2 daily routines
✴️Whether U stroll, strut or skip, plan #SaferJourneys with the free, fab & inclusive #WalkSafe app, 24/7
✴️Parents/guardians be a trusted friend, 24/7
Here’s a few of the apps capabilities⬇️
#BeSafeFeelSafe
#CitySafeLeeds
🎒back 2 school/college
🎒back 2 daily routines
✴️Whether U stroll, strut or skip, plan #SaferJourneys with the free, fab & inclusive #WalkSafe app, 24/7
✴️Parents/guardians be a trusted friend, 24/7
Here’s a few of the apps capabilities⬇️
#BeSafeFeelSafe
#CitySafeLeeds
September 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
✴️Sept 4 Young People means
🎒back 2 school/college
🎒back 2 daily routines
✴️Whether U stroll, strut or skip, plan #SaferJourneys with the free, fab & inclusive #WalkSafe app, 24/7
✴️Parents/guardians be a trusted friend, 24/7
Here’s a few of the apps capabilities⬇️
#BeSafeFeelSafe
#CitySafeLeeds
🎒back 2 school/college
🎒back 2 daily routines
✴️Whether U stroll, strut or skip, plan #SaferJourneys with the free, fab & inclusive #WalkSafe app, 24/7
✴️Parents/guardians be a trusted friend, 24/7
Here’s a few of the apps capabilities⬇️
#BeSafeFeelSafe
#CitySafeLeeds
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Whether you
Stroll, Strut or Skip
Plan #SaferJourneys with the #WalkSafe #Leeds💜app
SimonSays…#BeAware of your surroundings👍🏽
Pics from 2day, then Tea 🫖 & Cake 🍰 with a right proper brew @YorkshireTea 😉
Nice one!
Stroll, Strut or Skip
Plan #SaferJourneys with the #WalkSafe #Leeds💜app
SimonSays…#BeAware of your surroundings👍🏽
Pics from 2day, then Tea 🫖 & Cake 🍰 with a right proper brew @YorkshireTea 😉
Nice one!
August 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Whether you
Stroll, Strut or Skip
Plan #SaferJourneys with the #WalkSafe #Leeds💜app
SimonSays…#BeAware of your surroundings👍🏽
Pics from 2day, then Tea 🫖 & Cake 🍰 with a right proper brew @YorkshireTea 😉
Nice one!
Stroll, Strut or Skip
Plan #SaferJourneys with the #WalkSafe #Leeds💜app
SimonSays…#BeAware of your surroundings👍🏽
Pics from 2day, then Tea 🫖 & Cake 🍰 with a right proper brew @YorkshireTea 😉
Nice one!
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🔲ReFrameReFocus🔲
Women experiencing #Homelessness are at HigherRisk of violence, abuse & exploitation
Women #RoughSleeping often use public transport, A&E, SofaSurf, which is invisible in bedding down figures
#SomewhereSafe2Live
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
#SupportChange💚
Women experiencing #Homelessness are at HigherRisk of violence, abuse & exploitation
Women #RoughSleeping often use public transport, A&E, SofaSurf, which is invisible in bedding down figures
#SomewhereSafe2Live
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
#SupportChange💚
September 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🔲ReFrameReFocus🔲
Women experiencing #Homelessness are at HigherRisk of violence, abuse & exploitation
Women #RoughSleeping often use public transport, A&E, SofaSurf, which is invisible in bedding down figures
#SomewhereSafe2Live
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
#SupportChange💚
Women experiencing #Homelessness are at HigherRisk of violence, abuse & exploitation
Women #RoughSleeping often use public transport, A&E, SofaSurf, which is invisible in bedding down figures
#SomewhereSafe2Live
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
#SupportChange💚
✴️Sept 4 Young People means
🎒back 2 school/college
🎒back 2 daily routines
✴️Whether U stroll, strut or skip, plan #SaferJourneys with the free, fab & inclusive #WalkSafe app, 24/7
✴️Parents/guardians be a trusted friend, 24/7
Here’s a few of the apps capabilities⬇️
#BeSafeFeelSafe
#CitySafeLeeds
🎒back 2 school/college
🎒back 2 daily routines
✴️Whether U stroll, strut or skip, plan #SaferJourneys with the free, fab & inclusive #WalkSafe app, 24/7
✴️Parents/guardians be a trusted friend, 24/7
Here’s a few of the apps capabilities⬇️
#BeSafeFeelSafe
#CitySafeLeeds
September 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
✴️Sept 4 Young People means
🎒back 2 school/college
🎒back 2 daily routines
✴️Whether U stroll, strut or skip, plan #SaferJourneys with the free, fab & inclusive #WalkSafe app, 24/7
✴️Parents/guardians be a trusted friend, 24/7
Here’s a few of the apps capabilities⬇️
#BeSafeFeelSafe
#CitySafeLeeds
🎒back 2 school/college
🎒back 2 daily routines
✴️Whether U stroll, strut or skip, plan #SaferJourneys with the free, fab & inclusive #WalkSafe app, 24/7
✴️Parents/guardians be a trusted friend, 24/7
Here’s a few of the apps capabilities⬇️
#BeSafeFeelSafe
#CitySafeLeeds
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We are currently inviting expressions of interest from potential event partners, collaborators, and supporters who would like to be involved in supporting 2026 activities. Grassroots group, local business, artist, performer or service provider, we’d love to hear from you forms.gle/8BGenA5FtsCp...
September 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
We are currently inviting expressions of interest from potential event partners, collaborators, and supporters who would like to be involved in supporting 2026 activities. Grassroots group, local business, artist, performer or service provider, we’d love to hear from you forms.gle/8BGenA5FtsCp...
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Epic team of volunteers out this evening! Find us in Queens Court until 8pm, before we head out & about in the Freedom Quarter. Want to chat about anything queer in the region stop & say hello 👋🏼 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #LeedsLovesDiversity #BeSafeFeelSafe #NightSafeLeeds #RefugeesWelcomeHere #QueerLeeds
September 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Epic team of volunteers out this evening! Find us in Queens Court until 8pm, before we head out & about in the Freedom Quarter. Want to chat about anything queer in the region stop & say hello 👋🏼 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #LeedsLovesDiversity #BeSafeFeelSafe #NightSafeLeeds #RefugeesWelcomeHere #QueerLeeds
🔲ReFrameReFocus🔲
Women experiencing #Homelessness are at HigherRisk of violence, abuse & exploitation
Women #RoughSleeping often use public transport, A&E, SofaSurf, which is invisible in bedding down figures
#SomewhereSafe2Live
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
#SupportChange💚
Women experiencing #Homelessness are at HigherRisk of violence, abuse & exploitation
Women #RoughSleeping often use public transport, A&E, SofaSurf, which is invisible in bedding down figures
#SomewhereSafe2Live
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
#SupportChange💚
September 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🔲ReFrameReFocus🔲
Women experiencing #Homelessness are at HigherRisk of violence, abuse & exploitation
Women #RoughSleeping often use public transport, A&E, SofaSurf, which is invisible in bedding down figures
#SomewhereSafe2Live
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
#SupportChange💚
Women experiencing #Homelessness are at HigherRisk of violence, abuse & exploitation
Women #RoughSleeping often use public transport, A&E, SofaSurf, which is invisible in bedding down figures
#SomewhereSafe2Live
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
#SupportChange💚
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
No Place For Hate - Solidarity With All Communities
September 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
No Place For Hate - Solidarity With All Communities
Whether you
Stroll, Strut or Skip
Plan #SaferJourneys with the #WalkSafe #Leeds💜app
SimonSays…#BeAware of your surroundings👍🏽
Pics from 2day, then Tea 🫖 & Cake 🍰 with a right proper brew @YorkshireTea 😉
Nice one!
Stroll, Strut or Skip
Plan #SaferJourneys with the #WalkSafe #Leeds💜app
SimonSays…#BeAware of your surroundings👍🏽
Pics from 2day, then Tea 🫖 & Cake 🍰 with a right proper brew @YorkshireTea 😉
Nice one!
August 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Whether you
Stroll, Strut or Skip
Plan #SaferJourneys with the #WalkSafe #Leeds💜app
SimonSays…#BeAware of your surroundings👍🏽
Pics from 2day, then Tea 🫖 & Cake 🍰 with a right proper brew @YorkshireTea 😉
Nice one!
Stroll, Strut or Skip
Plan #SaferJourneys with the #WalkSafe #Leeds💜app
SimonSays…#BeAware of your surroundings👍🏽
Pics from 2day, then Tea 🫖 & Cake 🍰 with a right proper brew @YorkshireTea 😉
Nice one!
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
Our team of Angels are available for a chat this evening until 8pm - find our stall in the Viaduct Showbar every Saturday from 5pm 🌈 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #LeedsLovesDiversity #RefugeesWelcome #MakeFriendsInLeeds #BeSafeFeelSafe #CompassionateLeeds
August 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Our team of Angels are available for a chat this evening until 8pm - find our stall in the Viaduct Showbar every Saturday from 5pm 🌈 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #LeedsLovesDiversity #RefugeesWelcome #MakeFriendsInLeeds #BeSafeFeelSafe #CompassionateLeeds
#WorldHomelessDay
10th Oct
#LeedsStreetSupport is hosting a #Leeds ‘SummitForChange’
Reflecting on the last 7 years & seeking future collaboration
‘MuchDoneMore2Do’
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
People make Places
And
People make this City💜
JoinUsAndHelp
#SupportChange✊🏽
10th Oct
#LeedsStreetSupport is hosting a #Leeds ‘SummitForChange’
Reflecting on the last 7 years & seeking future collaboration
‘MuchDoneMore2Do’
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
People make Places
And
People make this City💜
JoinUsAndHelp
#SupportChange✊🏽
August 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#WorldHomelessDay
10th Oct
#LeedsStreetSupport is hosting a #Leeds ‘SummitForChange’
Reflecting on the last 7 years & seeking future collaboration
‘MuchDoneMore2Do’
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
People make Places
And
People make this City💜
JoinUsAndHelp
#SupportChange✊🏽
10th Oct
#LeedsStreetSupport is hosting a #Leeds ‘SummitForChange’
Reflecting on the last 7 years & seeking future collaboration
‘MuchDoneMore2Do’
❇️Housing
❇️Health
❇️Humanity
People make Places
And
People make this City💜
JoinUsAndHelp
#SupportChange✊🏽
Have a fab weekend~lots going on in #Leeds, what u doing?
#BeSafeFeelSsfe
✨PlanYourJourney
✨TakeItEasy
✨BeAware
✨StickWithYourMates
Off to see a new musical @SlungLow Reception~The Wedding Present, it’s set in the mid80s, B4 my time🤣
Have a good one, & get home safely🫶🏽
#CitySafe
#AskForAngela
#BeSafeFeelSsfe
✨PlanYourJourney
✨TakeItEasy
✨BeAware
✨StickWithYourMates
Off to see a new musical @SlungLow Reception~The Wedding Present, it’s set in the mid80s, B4 my time🤣
Have a good one, & get home safely🫶🏽
#CitySafe
#AskForAngela
August 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Have a fab weekend~lots going on in #Leeds, what u doing?
#BeSafeFeelSsfe
✨PlanYourJourney
✨TakeItEasy
✨BeAware
✨StickWithYourMates
Off to see a new musical @SlungLow Reception~The Wedding Present, it’s set in the mid80s, B4 my time🤣
Have a good one, & get home safely🫶🏽
#CitySafe
#AskForAngela
#BeSafeFeelSsfe
✨PlanYourJourney
✨TakeItEasy
✨BeAware
✨StickWithYourMates
Off to see a new musical @SlungLow Reception~The Wedding Present, it’s set in the mid80s, B4 my time🤣
Have a good one, & get home safely🫶🏽
#CitySafe
#AskForAngela
Gr8 2 have an uplift in covert/overt deployment operations from @WYP_OpJemlock ✊🏽
Part of a Partnership Problem Orientated Policing plan 2 address serious violence in #Leeds✊🏽
#OpSpotlight
🔦early intervention & prevention
🔦effective enforcement & disruption
#CitySafeLeeds💜
Part of a Partnership Problem Orientated Policing plan 2 address serious violence in #Leeds✊🏽
#OpSpotlight
🔦early intervention & prevention
🔦effective enforcement & disruption
#CitySafeLeeds💜
August 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Gr8 2 have an uplift in covert/overt deployment operations from @WYP_OpJemlock ✊🏽
Part of a Partnership Problem Orientated Policing plan 2 address serious violence in #Leeds✊🏽
#OpSpotlight
🔦early intervention & prevention
🔦effective enforcement & disruption
#CitySafeLeeds💜
Part of a Partnership Problem Orientated Policing plan 2 address serious violence in #Leeds✊🏽
#OpSpotlight
🔦early intervention & prevention
🔦effective enforcement & disruption
#CitySafeLeeds💜
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We're hiring!📣 We're looking for a Team Leader of the CSE Service (maternity cover)!
Apply now: buff.ly/FKOtJ6p
#Leeds #Charity #CharityJobs #ThirdSectorLeeds
Apply now: buff.ly/FKOtJ6p
#Leeds #Charity #CharityJobs #ThirdSectorLeeds
August 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We're hiring!📣 We're looking for a Team Leader of the CSE Service (maternity cover)!
Apply now: buff.ly/FKOtJ6p
#Leeds #Charity #CharityJobs #ThirdSectorLeeds
Apply now: buff.ly/FKOtJ6p
#Leeds #Charity #CharityJobs #ThirdSectorLeeds
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
Delighted to welcome Theo as our new advocate 🌈 www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/culture/cele...
‘I always want to use my platform for good’ — Theo Mayne’s mission after The Traitors
He’s best known for his time on BBC’s smash hit show The Traitors.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Delighted to welcome Theo as our new advocate 🌈 www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/culture/cele...
🟨#DaySafeLeeds🟨
#BeAware of your surroundings, avoid distractions like excessive phone use
#BeSecure keep your belongings close, don’t leave items unattended
#BeCautious of strangers, especially those whom seem overly friendly or ask 4 personal info
LovelyDay 4 some retail therapy🫶🏽
#BeAware of your surroundings, avoid distractions like excessive phone use
#BeSecure keep your belongings close, don’t leave items unattended
#BeCautious of strangers, especially those whom seem overly friendly or ask 4 personal info
LovelyDay 4 some retail therapy🫶🏽
August 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🟨#DaySafeLeeds🟨
#BeAware of your surroundings, avoid distractions like excessive phone use
#BeSecure keep your belongings close, don’t leave items unattended
#BeCautious of strangers, especially those whom seem overly friendly or ask 4 personal info
LovelyDay 4 some retail therapy🫶🏽
#BeAware of your surroundings, avoid distractions like excessive phone use
#BeSecure keep your belongings close, don’t leave items unattended
#BeCautious of strangers, especially those whom seem overly friendly or ask 4 personal info
LovelyDay 4 some retail therapy🫶🏽
New insta A/C safer_leeds
www.instagram.com/reel/DNaai20...
#BeSafeFeelSafe
Dance the #NightSafeLeeds away…#Vibes 🫶🏽
www.instagram.com/reel/DNaai20...
#BeSafeFeelSafe
Dance the #NightSafeLeeds away…#Vibes 🫶🏽
August 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
New insta A/C safer_leeds
www.instagram.com/reel/DNaai20...
#BeSafeFeelSafe
Dance the #NightSafeLeeds away…#Vibes 🫶🏽
www.instagram.com/reel/DNaai20...
#BeSafeFeelSafe
Dance the #NightSafeLeeds away…#Vibes 🫶🏽
In #Beeston🌻 2day, engaging with local residents alongside a range of local @SaferLeeds partners
#CommUnitySafety✊🏽
#PersonalSafety🫶🏽
🌻People, we strongly encourage U2 report any concerns or suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities
🌻There is strength in the collective🌻
#CommUnitySafety✊🏽
#PersonalSafety🫶🏽
🌻People, we strongly encourage U2 report any concerns or suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities
🌻There is strength in the collective🌻
August 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In #Beeston🌻 2day, engaging with local residents alongside a range of local @SaferLeeds partners
#CommUnitySafety✊🏽
#PersonalSafety🫶🏽
🌻People, we strongly encourage U2 report any concerns or suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities
🌻There is strength in the collective🌻
#CommUnitySafety✊🏽
#PersonalSafety🫶🏽
🌻People, we strongly encourage U2 report any concerns or suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities
🌻There is strength in the collective🌻
Out early doing some #CommUnitySafety observations
Yesterday @SaferLeeds installed a CCTV camera looking at #PennyPocket along ChurchWalk & towards the BusStation~part of ongoing & wider developing plans~now live 24/7👍🏽
➡️Deter
➡️Deploy
➡️Detect
#CitySafeLeeds💜
#BeSafeFeelSafe
Yesterday @SaferLeeds installed a CCTV camera looking at #PennyPocket along ChurchWalk & towards the BusStation~part of ongoing & wider developing plans~now live 24/7👍🏽
➡️Deter
➡️Deploy
➡️Detect
#CitySafeLeeds💜
#BeSafeFeelSafe
August 13, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Out early doing some #CommUnitySafety observations
Yesterday @SaferLeeds installed a CCTV camera looking at #PennyPocket along ChurchWalk & towards the BusStation~part of ongoing & wider developing plans~now live 24/7👍🏽
➡️Deter
➡️Deploy
➡️Detect
#CitySafeLeeds💜
#BeSafeFeelSafe
Yesterday @SaferLeeds installed a CCTV camera looking at #PennyPocket along ChurchWalk & towards the BusStation~part of ongoing & wider developing plans~now live 24/7👍🏽
➡️Deter
➡️Deploy
➡️Detect
#CitySafeLeeds💜
#BeSafeFeelSafe
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
Community charity Groundwork has announced that even more children and families across Yorkshire will now be able to enjoy greater access to nature following the expansion of their Wellies in the Woods programme.
www.groundwork.org.uk/wellies-nati...
www.groundwork.org.uk/wellies-nati...
Wellies in the Woods – National Programme - Groundwork
All children deserve the chance to play, explore and thrive in safe outdoor spaces — no matter where they live. Yet many families face real barriers to
www.groundwork.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Community charity Groundwork has announced that even more children and families across Yorkshire will now be able to enjoy greater access to nature following the expansion of their Wellies in the Woods programme.
www.groundwork.org.uk/wellies-nati...
www.groundwork.org.uk/wellies-nati...
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
FRIVA brings together academic experts & local stakeholders to improve the lives of women, girls & marginalised communities.
Read about their June launch below!
tinyurl.com/2htbnexm
@ccjsleeds.bsky.social @westyorkspolice.bsky.social police.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social a.bsky.social
Read about their June launch below!
tinyurl.com/2htbnexm
@ccjsleeds.bsky.social @westyorkspolice.bsky.social police.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social a.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
FRIVA brings together academic experts & local stakeholders to improve the lives of women, girls & marginalised communities.
Read about their June launch below!
tinyurl.com/2htbnexm
@ccjsleeds.bsky.social @westyorkspolice.bsky.social police.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social a.bsky.social
Read about their June launch below!
tinyurl.com/2htbnexm
@ccjsleeds.bsky.social @westyorkspolice.bsky.social police.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social a.bsky.social