Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung

Abigail is the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds and the first African Lord Mayor to represent the city.

Born in Nigeria, she moved to the UK to study at the University of Leeds and as of January 2024 is a governor at the Leeds City College, trustee of Age UK, Caring Together and Co-Chair of the David Oluwale Memorial Association.

Abigail became a Councillor in 2019 representing the Little London and Woodhouse Ward which is one of the must culturally diverse wards in the Leeds area where over 82 languages are spoken.

Abigail has chosen to support Leeds Community Foundation during her term of office to raise awareness for a fair and inclusive Leeds.

In her spare time she is an avid athlete and coach, specialising in sprinting.