Businesses in Leeds are being given a helping hand as the city aims to build back stronger than ever from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leeds City Council has already distributed more than £280m worth of support to thousands of local businesses since the start of the pandemic. Now two council grant schemes…
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New figures have underlined the scale of the support being offered by Leeds City Council to businesses struggling to cope with the financial effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The council has awarded around 5,500 grants worth a combined total of more than £8m to businesses affected by restrictions that were introduced on September 25,…
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Businesses in Leeds are being given a helping hand as the city aims to build back stronger than ever from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leeds City Council has already distributed more than £280m worth of support to thousands of local businesses since the start of the pandemic. Now two council grant schemes…
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New figures have underlined the scale of the support being offered by Leeds City Council to businesses struggling to cope with the financial effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The council has awarded around 5,500 grants worth a combined total of more than £8m to businesses affected by restrictions that were introduced on September 25,…
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Leeds Libraries, part of Leeds City Council, has partnered with the British Library to deliver Reset. Reset Restart, a six-month programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) transform, future-proof and grow their business through the Covid-19 pandemic. Reset Restart is open to all UK business owners and offers practical, jargon-free training and advice through a…
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Senior leaders from across the Leeds City Region have joined forces to provide urgent support for innovators and entrepreneurs who will be key to the recovery of our future economy. The ‘Build a Better Tomorrow’ challenge, part of the new BUILD programme, has been launched by the Leeds City Region cohort who participated in…
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Leeds City Council has given an update on the financial support available to businesses as the city continues to meet the challenge of coronavirus. After the national budget last month and the package of emergency government announcements which followed, the council has put several measures into place to help businesses across the city. It…
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The trade association for independent TV production companies in the UK has announced it will open an office in Leeds later this year. Pact has announced the office opening along with major investment into new services to support the UK independent TV, film, animation, children’s and digital sectors in regions across the country. The…
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Leading innovation districts from across the UK have joined together to urge government, cities and city regions to channel investment in to mature and growing innovation districts. The UK Innovation Districts Group (IDG) and consulting and engineering firm, Arup, have released a report outlining the importance of these centres to the UK economy. The…
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A Leeds City team has successfully bid for a place on a prestigious leadership programme run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s top universities. The two-year Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme (REAP) provides expert, evidence-based guidance for teams to bring about significant economic and social change in their region. MIT selects…
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Leeds City Council has responded to the news of the proposed merger between two of the big four supermarkets: Asda, which has its headquarters in the city, and Sainsbury’s. Supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda have agreed a potential merger. While plans are still in their infancy, the proposal could see the companies seize a huge…
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Laser cutting and metal fabrication business Leeds Welding Company (LWC) Ltd is investing in future growth, with support from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Leeds City Council. The support has enabled the company to post a year-end turnover of £11million this year and it now has its eyes set on becoming…
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Leeds will again play host to the PopUp Business School, the UK’s leading start-up training team for providing vital business, marketing and social media skills to people in local communities. The free 10-day event, running from 5th March, is designed to help people launch their small business ideas and also gives the opportunity to…
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Leeds City Council has embarked on a programme of events in partnership with the creators of FinTech North, to showcase and enhance the city’s burgeoning financial and professional services sector. The first of the FinTech North-branded events was held at the new Platform building in the city centre and featured speakers and panelists who…
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The Business & IP Centre in Leeds Central Library will launch Start-up Day this Thursday (21 September) as part of a national drive to celebrate the region’s next generation of entrepreneurs. The day will be jam packed with free workshops, talks and events at the library to equip budding business owners with the tools…
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Statement from Leeds City Council Leader Councillor Judith Blake regarding Burberry’s announcement that they are pulling out of plans to develop Temple Works in Leeds. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “Burberry have assured us that their proposal to create a factory in Leeds is still on the table and we…
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A key public sector regional arrangement has been set up in West Yorkshire and York to finalise new framework agreements with a range of law firms and other providers. The West Yorkshire councils, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and City of York Council have come together to agree the joint framework, aimed at securing…
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Leeds City Council is calling for evidence to support a review of the Leeds Growth Strategy. Beginning today and running until 30th November the consultation will involve local businesses and other key stakeholders. More information on the consultation including an Issues Paper can be found at www.leedsgrowthstrategy.com and responses can be sent to growth.strategy@leeds.gov.uk The…
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Over 500 apprenticeships in small and medium sized businesses have been created in Leeds since 2013, new figures have revealed. This follows an innovative apprenticeship programme funded by the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which through the Leeds Apprenticeship Hub has been working closely with businesses in the city to encourage the recruitment…
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If you want to know what makes Leeds special and why more tourists than ever come to visit. Then look no further than the recent data from STEAM survey that measures the economic impact of the tourism industry. The City saw 26.21 million tourism visits in 2015, a 5.3% increase from 2013. The visitor…
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Work by the council to make Leeds one of the leading digital cities in the UK is set to be discussed by senior councillors next week. Members will have the chance at a meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board on 27 July 2016 to discuss a range of initiatives undertaken over the past…
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Leader of Leeds City Council named as new chair of Core Cities UK. Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake has today been announced as the new chair of Core Cities UK. Councillor Blake takes over from Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, who has been chair of the 10-city strong group…
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