Independent film and TV production sector in Leeds receives another boost
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
Government urged to prioritise place-based-investment to increase national productivity
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
Leeds City team to reap rewards from MIT leadership programme
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
Leeds City Council statement on proposed Asda and Sainsbury’s merger
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
Leeds engineering firm aims for step change with £1.5m investment
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
Successful business skills event returns to Leeds next week
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
Leeds flourishing financial and professional services sector takes centre stage at city event
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
Libraries kick-starting the next generation of entrepreneurs
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
Burberry Temple Works announcement statement
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
Key regional three-year public sector legal framework agreed
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
Leeds Growth Strategy – Call for Evidence
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
Apprenticeship programme hitting the heights for young people in Leeds
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
Full steam ahead for Leeds’ visitor economy performance
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
Digital economy in Leeds set to take centre stage at executive board
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
Leader of Leeds City Council named as new chair of Core Cities UK
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