Leeds City Council BAME Staff Network

Leeds City Council’s BAME Staff Network. Supporting workplace inclusion and celebrating diversity in all its forms. [email protected]

[Kuldeep Bajwa @kuldeep_bajwa]

@LCC_BAME @HayatKez @monoanton @alison_4life @elainetaylor156 @judahant -

[nyoka fothergill @nyokafothergill]

@wasim_feroze @Farrahkhan152 @AndyDodman1 @GrahamSephton @EmmaBrowes @Phewall1 Onwards and upwards @wasim_feroze you’ve taken the BAME Staff Network to new heights along with the Steering Group members. Equally proud of our achievements this year and look forward to the next chapter of the journey @_ShaidMahmood @abigailmashall @Farrahkhan152 @shutcake

[Kieran Ferdinand @kferdx]

Massive shoutout to @wasim_feroze for his leadership in this space. Congrats on all you have achieved!!

[Leeds City Council BAME Staff Network @LCC_BAME]

Welcome also to our new Steering Group members, Carole, Chimene and Hayley.

[Leeds City Council BAME Staff Network @LCC_BAME]

@LCC_BAME Network met earlier today at our AGM and we are delighted to confirm our new Chair, Rebecca Cooke.

[Cath Roff MBE @cath_roff]

@wasim_feroze @LCC_BAME @LeedsCC_People @_ShaidMahmood @SaleemTariq @James_A_Rogers You have shown outstanding leadership and personal courage in this role Wasim. Thanks for all you have done to progress the work of the network

[LCC LGBT+ Staff Network @LccLgbt]

Today is Wasim’s last day at @LCC_BAME’s chair and gosh darn it, we’re going to miss working with him. He’s been an exceptional chair in an extremely difficult year and has been diligent and dedicated to improving work and life for the network and beyond. A true privilege.

[Nirish Kat @thenirishkat]

@wasim_feroze @LCC_BAME I’m going to miss our “five minute” hour long chats! You’ve been a bloody marvel and a massive inspiration, always super thoughtful, reflective and considerate. You’ve made me be a better chair so thank you for everything you’ve done 💖

[Lucy Moore @lucyajmmoore]

I learn so much from the Staff Network & I'm so greatful to Wasim for his leadership 🙌🏻

[Dr Shaid Mahmood MBE @_ShaidMahmood]

Outstanding contribution to the cause Wasim. Grateful for the opportunity to have supported you. You’ve grown immensely!

[Tom Riordan @tomriordan]

Thanks Wasim you’ve done a brilliant job

[Shona McFarlane @mcfarlanesvl]

@wasim_feroze @LCC_BAME You have been brilliant, Wasim, leadership in action 😊

[Andy Dodman @AndyDodman1]

Thank you so much Wasim for all your tireless work, you’ve been a fantastic Chair, advocate and leader. @LeedsCC_People

[James Rogers 🤍💛💙 @James_A_Rogers]

@wasim_feroze @LCC_BAME @LeedsCC_People @_ShaidMahmood @SaleemTariq @cath_roff Thanks for all your great work @wasim_feroze

[#HelloMyNameIs Lisa (she/her) RN, SCPHN💙 @LisaMcCabe73]

@wasim_feroze @LCC_BAME @LeedsCC_People @_ShaidMahmood @SaleemTariq @James_A_Rogers @cath_roff Thank you @wasim_feroze for enabling me to connect with you and gain understanding of the ability a BAME staff network has in influencing change. Well done on your achievements 👏🏾

[Abigail Marshall Katung @abigailmashall]

Thank you for serving Wasim! You did a wonderful job as Chair and your contribution to the BAME network is invaluable & truly appreciated.🙏🌹👏

[Fatima Khan-Shah 💙 Follow me on BlueSky @shutcake]

You have a lot to be proud of @wasim_feroze it's been a privilege to work alongside you. Thank you for your leadership across @WYHpartnership

[Best Employee Experience @LeedsCC_People]

Thank you for everything you’ve delivered in the last two years, you’ve taken the network to an incredible level of achievement 👌🏻 #LeedsBestPeople #TeamLeeds

[Wasim @wasim_feroze]

I wish good luck to the New Chair and look forward to continuing to Champion the work of @LCC_BAME as we move further on our journey to deliver on our commitments and to achieve the positive cultural shift we all want to see.