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Burberry
12th July 2017
1 min read

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 create a factory in Leeds is still on the table and we
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Older Leeds Tenants
12th July 2017
2 mins read

Council bosses asked to back extra care housing plan for Leeds

Council chiefs in Leeds will be asked to approve plans to provide up to 200 new council-owned extra care housing apartments at a meeting next week. At the council’s executive board meeting to be held at Civic Hall on Monday 17 July, members will be asked to approve a proposal which involves potentially developing
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Road diversions in Wetherby
12th July 2017
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Road diversions to be in place for works in Wetherby

Road diversions are to be in place in Wetherby from later this month to allow the long-awaited rebuilding of a collapsed wall on a key gateway to the town. Contractor HACS Construction will be carrying out work on behalf of Micklethwaite Management Company from 17 July to rebuild the retaining wall which is on
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Grand Quarter Conservation Area
12th July 2017
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Proposal to designate a conservation area in New Briggate

Leeds City Council want to hear the public’s views on the proposal to designate a conservation area in the Grand Quarter area of New Briggate. The character of the area has been assessed and documented in a draft conservation area appraisal along with a management plan which identifies proposals for enhancement. If the conservation area
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European Social Fund
10th July 2017
2 mins read

Project to support long-term unemployed in Leeds achieves early success

An innovative new project offering a range of support and training opportunities to long-term unemployed people aged over 25 is already achieving positive results. This follows the award of a £4.9m European Social Fund grant from the European Structural and Investment Funds Programme (ESIF) to Leeds City Council and City of Bradford Metropolitan District
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European Structural and Investment Funds
7th July 2017
3 mins read

Leeds set to warm up to district heating network plan

Senior councillors in Leeds will be asked to approve a major new scheme to provide low-cost environmentally-friendly heating at a meeting later this month. At the council’s executive board meeting to be held at Civic Hall on Monday 17 July, members will be asked to officially endorse plans to create a district heating network
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Leeds, Leeds Star
7th July 2017
2 mins read

Stage is set for Playhouse project to move forward

Plans to transform the West Yorkshire Playhouse will be discussed by senior councillors in Leeds. Leeds City Council’s executive board will be asked to approve the next stage of a funding application which will allow transformative proposals for one of the city’s key cultural institutions to move to the next stage. Subject to Arts Council
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MindMate
6th July 2017
2 mins read

Schools awarded for commitment to health and wellbeing

Schools from across the city are coming together to celebrate their commitment to health and wellbeing at a special celebration event next week. Pupils from schools across Leeds will descend on the debating chamber at Leeds Civic Hall to receive awards for the Healthy Schools, Investors in Pupils and MindMate Champion programmes, as well
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Leeds, Leeds Star
5th July 2017
1 min read

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 York Council have come together to agree the joint framework, aimed at securing
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Trixie umbrella
5th July 2017
1 min read

Object of the week- Trixie umbrella advert

Canny companies have often employed the colourful imagery of the changing seasons to sell their products. And as this cute vintage advert for Trixie Umbrellas shows, the weather in particular can prove to be an excellent marketing tool. Tapping into the traditional idea that April is a month of unpredictable showers, the ad dates
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Hollywood
30th June 2017
2 mins read

Movie magic returns to Millennium Square with classic blockbuster screenings

Film-lovers of all ages can experience the magic of the silver screen on Millennium Square this summer with exclusive outdoor screenings of some of Hollywood’s most iconic blockbusters. Visitors will get the chance to journey to Pride Rock, have a dance with Tracy Turnblad, explore Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory and go supersonic with Maverick
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Leeds Cycling Starts Here
30th June 2017
2 mins read

City’s future cycling strategy officially leaves the starting line

A new cycling plan for Leeds has officially been unveiled this month. This follows the creation of the ‘Leeds Cycling Starts Here’ strategy, which was developed by a partnership board including Leeds City Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), British Cycling, and Leeds Cycling Consultation Forum, and which was subject to a full
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2019 UCI Road World Championships
29th June 2017
1 min read

Comment on 2019 UCI Road World Championships cycling

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake has made the following comment following the announcement that Leeds has been proposed as a host location for the prestigious 2019 UCI Road World Championships cycling. Harrogate has been named as the main competition town and finish location for each race. Race start locations have been proposed
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