I'm everyone's Lord Mayor – and you can watch me on TikTok

Leeds has a new Lord Mayor - and he's already making waves on TikTok. Conservative Coun Dan Cohen officially took over the chains of office in May, with bold plans to put a modern twist on one of the city's most traditional roles.

- by James Connolly

The lifelong Alwoodley resident told the Yorkshire Evening Post that he wants to use the role to champion tolerance - along with a healthy dose of humour via TikTok videos edited by his daughter.

"It sounds like a cliché to say that it was a massive honour to be chosen - but clichés are often true," he laughed.

"I've lived in Leeds all of my life, so I've seen many mayors come and go. To be given the honour of being the city's first citizen feels incredibly special."

A solicitor by profession, Coun Cohen is the managing director and head of legal at his family business - but his commitment to community life goes far beyond the day job.

He is the president of the city's largest synagogue and has worked on successful projects to help encourage young professionals to stay and settle in Leeds.