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Leeds City Council set to make care experience a protected characteristic
2nd February 2024
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Leeds City Council set to make care experience a protected characteristic

Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board are set to agree to establishing care experience as a locally protected characteristic by the council. The move follows a deputation to full council from care leavers, recognising that people’s experience of being in the care system can lead to similar barriers than those faced by other
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Doors Press Release painted by artist James Mayle
2nd February 2024
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Striking new murals highlight industrial heritage and wildlife protected by the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

The murals, painted by artist James Mayle and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund celebrate heritage and wildlife, add vibrancy to the area and act as a deterrent for vandalism. The Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme is an innovative, multi-million-pound scheme that has been protecting 22,000 jobs, 500 businesses and 3,000 residential properties in
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
2nd February 2024
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns in February to showcase opportunities

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to first direct arena Leeds on Monday 5th February 2024. The free-to-attend event, running from 1-7pm on Monday 5 February, will feature over 100 exhibitors and employers offering apprenticeship information, advice, and live vacancies. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover more about the different types of apprenticeships, what
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Ofsted
26th January 2024
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Great success for education and training in Leeds as council services rated ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted report

Education and training services provided by Leeds City Council have received high praise from government inspectors Ofsted as they were rated ‘Outstanding’ in a report. The rating follows a thorough inspection of the council’s adult skills provision and employer provider apprenticeship programme, and sees the team reach the highest level of achievement. In doing
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Victoria Bridge
26th January 2024
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Plan Ahead: Victoria Bridge off-peak closures

Leeds City Council is warning motorists who travel across Victoria Bridge to plan ahead and prepare for off-peak closures of the inbound lane between Sunday 4 February and Tuesday 6 February. Victoria Bridge is near to Bridgewater Place and motorists travelling from Junction 3 of the M621 may usually cross it in order to
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Major Civic Honour
19th January 2024
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Eight former Leeds councillors receive major civic honour

Eight former Leeds councillors received one of the highest civic honours the city can bestow at a special session of full council. The group of former councillors, who have 170 years of public service between them and include a former Lord Mayor and a Deputy Lord Mayor, were made honorary Aldermen/Alderwomen at a ceremony
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U1 Number Plate
19th January 2024
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Plate expectations as historic registration could be up for sale

A unique gift exchanged by two former Lord Mayors of Leeds more than 120 years ago could be about to help the city with unprecedented budget challenges. The sale of the U-1 number plate, used on the Lord Mayor’s civic vehicle, is currently being explored by Leeds City Council, with experts estimating it could
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Rachel Reeves and Tom Riordan
19th January 2024
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Yorkshire to showcase regeneration and development opportunities at UKREiiF to drive investment, economic growth and job creation

Yorkshire is set to have a huge presence at a major UK forum that is focused on connecting investors and developers with sustainable and inclusive regeneration opportunities. Over 12,000 domestic and international investors, developers, and built environment thought leaders will head to Leeds in May for The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum,
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Rhian Isaac, special collections librarian at Leeds Central Library
5th January 2024
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Library’s light fantastic storybook scenes add a touch of glass

A beautiful collection of vintage magic lantern slides has been shedding new light on scenes from some of history’s most iconic stories. The beautiful, coloured glass slides date from around 1906, and feature moments from classic tales including Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Aladdin. Each of the delicate slides, on display at Leeds
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Home Energy Help
5th January 2024
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Council launches new scheme to help Leeds residents cut energy bills

Hundreds of Leeds homeowners, renters, and landlords of properties without gas central heating can now get energy saving green measures installed free of charge or at a significant discount, thanks to a new Leeds City Council scheme. The council’s Home Energy Help team is working in partnership with energy services provider Everwarm Ltd to
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The Beatles
5th January 2024
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City’s historic live music project is just the ticket

Generations of musical memories are being captured for a new project in Leeds which is reliving some of the city’s most iconic gigs. Hundreds of tickets which once secured entry to memorable live performances by a host of music legends including The Beatles, Elton John and U2 have been collected for the Leodis online
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