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1st November 2016

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City centre to host first ever light triathlon

A dazzling array of illuminated lanterns, cyclists, walkers and runners will take over the city centre next month when Leeds hosts its first ever light triathlon. Part of this year’s incredible Light Night 2016, the ambitious trio of installations will come together on October 6 in one of the highlights of the spectacular two-night celebration.

1st November 2016

NEWS

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Plans to create a charitable foundation for Leeds parks to be discussed by executive board

New proposals to set up a charity for parks and green spaces in the city are to be discussed by senior councillors this week. Members will have the chance to consider as part of a report submitted to the council’s executive board on 21 September 2016, the possible formation of a Leeds Park Trust

1st November 2016

VIDEO

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New video animation launched as Leeds transport conversation survey gets deadline extension

A new animated video has been launched by Leeds City Council today as the deadline for people to ‘join in the conversation’ on the future of transport in the city has been extended. The animation, which can be seen at www.youtube.com and will be appearing on big screens in the city centre, gives an

1st November 2016

SPORT

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Route revealed for Yorkshire ‘Rio Heroes’ homecoming parade

The route of the hotly-anticipated Rio Heroes homecoming parade in Leeds celebrating the achievements of Yorkshire Olympic and Paralympic athletes has been unveiled. Held on Wednesday 28 September from approximately 5.45pm-6.45pm, the people of Yorkshire will have the chance to welcome back their Rio Heroes in style and line the streets as they tour

1st November 2016

JOBS

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Leeds council chiefs to discuss progress of improved jobs programme

The progress of a Leeds project which aims to create new and improved job opportunities in the city will be considered by senior councillors at a meeting next week. At the meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board on September 21, councillors will consider an update on the ‘More Jobs, Better Jobs’ project. This

1st November 2016

HOMES

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Progress revealed on flagship extra care scheme

The impressive exterior and scale of the council’s first extra care scheme was revealed when scaffolding came down earlier this month. Construction on Wharfedale View in Yeadon, the flagship extra care scheme run by Leeds City Council, started a year ago and is due to be completed in three months. With major works largely

1st November 2016

SPORT

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Statement from Leeds City Council Leader Cllr Judith Blake regarding second gold medal at Rio Paralympics for Hannah Cockroft

The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake said: “We would like to offer our massive congratulations once again to Hannah, who this evening in setting a new world record time claimed her second gold medal in Rio, this time in the 400m T34. “Hannah is a truly outstanding athlete and role model and

1st November 2016

HOMES

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Leeds council bosses set to approve new consultation on future housing plans for outer north east area of the city

Senior councillors in Leeds will be asked to approve a new consultation on future housing plans for the outer north east area of the city at a meeting next week. At the meeting of the executive board on Wednesday 21 September, councillors will be asked to proceed with presenting plans for public consideration on

1st November 2016

SPORT

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Statement from Leeds City Council Leader Cllr Judith Blake regarding second gold medal at Rio Paralympics for Kadeena Cox

Statement from Leeds City Council Leader Councillor Judith Blake regarding second gold medal at Rio Paralympics for Kadeena Cox. “What more can we say about the performances of Leeds and Chapeltown’s Kadeena Cox, who today has won her second gold medal at the Paralympic Games, setting a new world record in the 400 T38.

1st November 2016

TRANSPORT

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Council chiefs to discuss major transport improvement schemes for Leeds

Senior councillors in Leeds will be asked to formally approve progressing a series of major projects to improve transport links in the city at a meeting next week. At the meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board at Civic Hall on Wednesday 21 September, councillors will discuss continuing to support the development of a

1st November 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Leeds Museums and Galleries object of the week- The Armley hippo

It may seem hard to believe today, but the area close to where the Armley Gyratory now stands was once the home of hippos. Around 130,000 years ago, a now extinct species of the huge mammal lived in what was, at that time, a much warmer Leeds. The animals died out, but in 1851,

1st November 2016

NEWS

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Executive board to discuss future of Leeds care homes and day centres

Senior councillors in Leeds will discuss the future of the authority’s residential care homes and day centres at a meeting next week. Members of the council’s executive board will be asked to consider the next steps for Middlecross care home in Armley, Seigen Manor in Morley and The Green in Seacroft along with their

1st November 2016

SPORT

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‘Rio Heroes’ signing up quickly to Yorkshire homecoming parade in Leeds

A host of athletes have already added their names to the list of attendees set to take part in a very special ‘Rio Heroes’ homecoming parade in Leeds this month celebrating the achievements of Yorkshire Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Held on Wednesday 28 September from late afternoon, the people of Yorkshire will be able

1st November 2016

NEWS

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Council budget savings challenges will mean tough decisions

Leeds City Council is facing further severe reductions in its funding over the next three years so challenging that it will have no choice but to make tough decisions that will impact on services. After six years of major cuts, financial planners are having to work increasingly hard to identify areas where savings can

1st November 2016

NEWS

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Yorkshire switches on to fairer energy tariffs

White Rose Energy launches this week offering all households across the Yorkshire region the opportunity to sign up to fairer, more transparent energy tariffs. Leeds City Council has teamed up with Robin Hood Energy, a not-for-profit energy supplier run by Nottingham City Council, to offer residents the chance to switch to a trustworthy energy

1st November 2016

WHAT'S ON

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Mythical phoenix to take flight for Light Night 2016

A spectacular illuminated phoenix will spread its wings across the Civic Hall during next month’s incredible Light Night Leeds 2016. The dazzling display, entitled The Phoenix in the Stone, will be one of the showpiece events at this year’s celebration, which for the first time ever will see an exciting programme of installations and

1st November 2016

CULTURE

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Soldier’s heart-breaking letters home tell story of life in the trenches

Like thousands of men who went off to fight in the trenches of the First World War, Leeds man Leonard Wragby left behind an anxious wife and young child. Keen to stay in touch with them, Private Wragby sent a steady stream of letters back from France, documenting his grueling life in the trenches

1st November 2016

SPORT

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Double gold celebrations as Kadeena Cox and Hannah Cockroft triumph at Paralympics

Leeds City Council Leader Councillor Judith Blake has congratulated athletes Hannah Cockroft and Kadeena Cox on their Paralympics gold medals. She said: “What an incredible night for two astoundingly talented athletes of whom Leeds couldn’t be prouder. First we had Hannah’s fabulous triumph- she’s an incredible athlete and to win a third Paralympic gold

1st November 2016

NEWS

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First ever Baby Week toddles into Leeds

Leeds will be awash with all things ‘baby’ next week, as the city launches its first ever Baby Week. Baby Week is an annual early years’ initiative aimed at bringing together statutory and voluntary services in the maternity, children and family sector. Baby Week Leeds replicates the Brazilian Semana do Bebe which is a

1st November 2016

HEALTH

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“Let’s talk about it” say suicide prevention experts

As part of World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday 10th September, Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service and Leeds City Council are among partners who have arranged an event at Leeds City Museum. Entitled “Suicide, we know it happens… Let’s talk about it”, the event will see leading researcher in suicide bereavement Dr Sharon McDonnell from

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