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A new sculpture garden, drawing inspiration from the historic river Beck and the renowned Burmantofts pottery, will soon be unveiled on Whitelock Street in Leeds
4th October 2024
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New Sculpture Garden on Whitelock Street Honors Leeds’ Hidden Waterways and the Legacy of Burmantofts Pottery

New Sculpture Garden to Be Unveiled in Leeds, Celebrating Historic Waterways and Burmantofts Pottery. A new sculpture garden, drawing inspiration from the historic river Beck and the renowned Burmantofts pottery, will soon be unveiled on Whitelock Street in Leeds. This unique installation pays tribute to the lost streams and becks that once flowed through
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Safe and sustainable travel mascot, Arlo the Owl, guiding pupils from Ireland Wood primary school across the School Street
4th October 2024
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Leeds Introduces Two New School Streets to Enhance Safety and Sustainability for Over 200 Students on School Journeys

Over 200 students in Leeds are now enjoying safer, healthier, and more enjoyable journeys to school thanks to the latest additions to the city’s School Streets scheme. The School Streets initiative transforms the roads outside school gates into pedestrian and cyclist zones during key times such as morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups, thereby reducing
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Revive Leeds
26th September 2024
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Revive Celebrates Grand Opening of Third Reuse Shop in Hunslet

Nearly 14 years after opening its initial reuse shop in Seacroft, Revive celebrated the launch of its latest retail outlet in Hunslet this week. The new store offers a wide range of items, including quality furniture, electrical goods, clothing, music, and books, all at significantly reduced prices. This initiative supports the community by providing
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Leeds PIPES
26th September 2024
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Leeds’ Heat Network Expansion to Reach Thousands More with Low-Carbon Solutions

Leeds’ South Bank is set to benefit from more affordable and sustainable heating solutions after securing £24.5m in funding to extend the Leeds PIPES district heating network. This significant expansion will potentially connect up to 28 buildings, impacting around 8,000 residents and various commercial entities. This marks the largest single investment in the project
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Housing Leeds
26th September 2024
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Public Feedback Sought on Potential Licensing for Private Rental Housing in Leeds

Residents of Leeds are invited to participate in discussions regarding a proposed new licensing system for privately rented housing. Initiated by Leeds City Council, this follows the introduction of ‘Selective Licensing’ in Beeston and Harehills in 2020, which was aimed at improving the quality of rental homes and addressing social and health disparities within
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LCU CEO Mark Fleet
26th September 2024
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Leeds Credit Union Saves Local Workforce Over £1 Million in Loan Interest

Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has helped workers in and around Leeds save over £1.1 million in high-interest loan repayments by providing £1.5 million in loans over the past year. As a community-oriented financial institution, Leeds Credit Union has significantly alleviated the financial burden on local workers by helping them steer clear of costly and
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Leeds University Library
26th September 2024
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University of Leeds Partners with Perlego to Democratize Access to Academic Resources

Perlego, the digital learning platform offering unlimited access to academic and professional texts, has partnered with the University of Leeds. This collaboration will enable the Russell Group Institution, which serves nearly 40,000 students, to offer unlimited access to a vast digital library through Perlego as students begin their first semester. Over the last decade,
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Leeds Christmas Market
22nd September 2024
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Leeds City Centre to Host Beloved Festive Market This Christmas

Leeds City Centre is set to welcome the return of its highly successful festive market this Christmas, following its impressive inaugural year. The enhanced Leeds Christmas Market is scheduled to reopen on Friday, November 22, featuring approximately 70 traditional stalls operated by international, national, and local vendors across two main city locations. Last year
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22nd September 2024
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FREE Interactive Workshops at LEGO Toy Shop Trinity Leeds

Ready to Play Unstoppable? The LEGO Group is excited to continue its free in-store and online workshops series in collaboration with innovative creatives. Free play is how children develop their imagination – the foundation for creativity. Curiosity asks WHY and imagines possible explanations. Playfulness asks WHAT IF and imagines how the ordinary becomes extraordinary,
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Leeds City Council and Democracy
22nd September 2024
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Leeds City Council Deputy Leader Highlights Significant Financial Challenges in Updated Five-Year Strategy

Leeds City Council recently updated its five-year medium-term financial strategy, highlighting the daunting task of achieving balanced budgets amidst ongoing substantial cost-saving requirements. At the executive board meeting, the council outlined the need to find an additional £273.7 million in savings over the next five fiscal years. This need arises as councils nationwide grapple with
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Barwick Road Leeds
22nd September 2024
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Public Consultation Begins on Enhancing Walking and Cycling Paths in Crossgates

Local residents, schools, and businesses in the Crossgates area are invited to share their input on proposed enhancements to the walking and cycling infrastructure. The initiative aims to foster safer and healthier streets, facilitating easier and more convenient walking, wheeling, and cycling for short trips to schools, local shops, and central Crossgates. The project,
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Mariana Pexton
14th September 2024
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Leeds City Council Appoints Mariana Pexton as Interim Chief Executive

Leeds City Council has unanimously voted to appoint Mariana Pexton as the interim chief executive. Currently serving as the council’s director of strategy and resources, Mariana Pexton will assume her new role later this month, following the departure of the current chief executive, Tom Riordan. Pexton will make history as the first woman to
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Oracle Car Finance raises funds for Martin House Children's Hospice
30th August 2024
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Oracle Car Finance raises £50,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice

Knaresborough-based Oracle Car Finance has committed to supporting Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby for a third consecutive year. This past Bank Holiday Monday, Oracle led a fundraising event at the local Supercar Bank Holiday Meet hosted by The Motorist. As the UK’s leading financier of high-end vehicles, Oracle Car Finance has successfully raised
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