Leeds Jewish Representative Council is planning changes to make it more user friendly and efficient.

At the start of his third and final year in office, its president, Simon Jackman, said that ideas being considered were projects involving younger, more time-pressed people. It was also looking at ways for organisations to work more closely together. He was encouraged that around three dozen Jewish families from countries including Australia, South Africa and Poland had settled in the city over the past 18 months.

Addressing the AGM, Mr Jackson urged delegates to "go out and sell" the rep council. "I'm just the conductor of an orchestra with a great set of musicians."