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Simon Hodgson
@simonhodgsonlcc.bsky.social
Head of #CommUnitySafety
#CitySafeLeeds in LeedsCityCentre💜#BeSafeFeelSafe
#LeedsStreetSupport✳️
#NightSafeLeeds◼️
#PartnershipWithPurpose✊🏽OwnViews
A message from the past & so relevant for the present & our collective future

🔲It’s People who make & change culture

🔲It’s People who value diversity, a key component for mutual community enrichment

#HeartsMindsLives
#SocialCohesion

What
Makes Us
Different
Makes Us
#Leeds💜
January 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM
#CitySafeLeeds💜

Our city centre partnership ‘WinterOfAction’ plan includes covert & overt day/night Ops, with
a hyper targetted programme to:

🎯Tackle retail crime
🎯Reduce ASB & street crime
🎯Safeguard & protect those at risk

We all want #SaferStreets
December 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It’s all about PEOPLE💜

Proud to Stand Shoulder2Shoulder with my work Sister, the wonderful @PriyaBhabra ✊🏽at Ramgarhia Sikh Centre #Leeds

As always 2Me 2U😘
#YouAreValued by so many!

Safer Stronger Communities

🕊️Peace & Goodwill🕊️
December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
GoodEvening
#CitySafeLeeds💜

A big TY 2all across the partnership who have worked tirelessly on the #NightSafeLeeds in 2025👍🏽

◼️Not loose, but a tight response to presenting issues
◼️Not ordinary, but delivered by extraordinary PEOPLE

🎄#BeSafeFeelSafe🎄
🕊️Peace&Goodwill🫶🏽i
December 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
✳️If U are concerned about someone #RoughSleeping tell thestreetlink.org.uk, who will send an alert to #LeedsStreetSupport services✳️

✳️#SupportChange
give 2LOCAL #Leeds charities
streetsupport.net/leeds/✳️

We all need:
SomewhereSafe2Stay
SomewhereSafe2Live
Somewhere
2CallHome
December 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
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
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
November 9, 2025 at 12:54 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✊🏽
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
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
September 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
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!
August 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
🔲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💚
September 8, 2025 at 1:34 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
September 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
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
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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
🔲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💚
September 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
No Place For Hate - Solidarity With All Communities
September 3, 2025 at 4:15 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!
August 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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
#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✊🏽
August 26, 2025 at 12:50 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
August 23, 2025 at 3:17 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💜
August 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
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
August 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Reposted by Simon Hodgson
🟨#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🫶🏽
August 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM