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Alford Gardner with the inscription of his name with other Leeds Award winners in the Civic Hall. Photo credit: Leeds City Council
9th February 2024
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City presents Windrush pioneer with prestigious Leeds Award

Alford Gardner, one of the nation’s last surviving HMT Empire Windrush passengers and the city’s only remaining Caribbean Second World War serviceman received the Leeds Award in a ceremony at the Civic Hall. The award, which was approved at a full council meeting in November 2023, was made in recognition of Alford’s special and
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Hannah Lewis and Caroline Walker with laptop purchased thanks to funding
9th February 2024
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Leeds Charity awarded hundreds of pounds in funding boost from TalkTalk

Leeds-based charity, Joanna Project, has been awarded £800 from TalkTalk’s Future Fibre Fund for its commitment to helping women facing complex disadvantages. TalkTalk launched its latest initiative to help local women-led charities succeed as its full fibre packages become more widely available across Leeds and Greater Manchester. Joanna Project, a local charity that helps
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Al Garthwaite, speaking at the UK Corporate Games 2024 launch event.
9th February 2024
2 mins read

Champion event kicks off the countdown to UK Corporate Games 2024

Sport and business were celebrated as a perfect match for Leeds as the preparations for this year’s UK Corporate Games kicked off with enthusiasm. Leeds was chosen in September last year to host the 2024 edition of the Games, recognized as Europe’s most extensive multi-sport festival for the corporate sector. The festivities commenced with
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Meghan & Katie
9th February 2024
2 mins read

Leeds based SME receives an independent seal of excellence with Platinum Trusted Service Award 2024

Quality Bearings Online has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2024, an independent seal of excellence which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. Feefo established the Trusted Service Awards to recognise brands that use the platform to collect verified reviews and receive exceptional customer feedback. The award stands apart
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Leeds Anchors Network
9th February 2024
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Leeds Anchors Network leads collaborative effort with focus on apprenticeships

Leeds Anchors Network are shining the spotlight on their combined efforts towards degree apprenticeships and apprenticeships in the city. With a shared commitment to empowering individuals, businesses and their staff through education and skills development, the Network is investing in both degree apprenticeships aimed at upskilling staff, and also traditional apprenticeships to bring new
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CHSF Wear Red Day
2nd February 2024
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Support ‘Wear Red Day’ and raise vital funds for CHSF

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) are once again hoping to see a red wave across our region on February 2rd to help support babies and children living with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). On the first Friday in February join CHSF and wear something red to show support and raise awareness of congenital heart disease.
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City’s inspiring women set for Leeds Civic Hall tribute
2nd February 2024
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City’s inspiring women set for Leeds Civic Hall tribute

Inspirational women who have made their mark on Leeds are set to have their names etched in history at Leeds Civic Hall. People across the city are being asked to help decide which remarkable women from history will have their names inscribed on the walls of the building’s prestigious Council Chamber. A consultation has
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Councillor James Lewis, the leader of Leeds City Council, and Councillor Jess Lennox
2nd February 2024
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Building for a bright future as work starts on new council homes

Construction work has started on a scheme that provides further proof of the burgeoning success of Leeds’s Council Housing Growth Programme (CHGP). A total of 88 new homes are being built for Leeds City Council across a number of brownfield sites in Seacroft and the Ambertons area of Gipton. In Seacroft, 25 one-bedroom apartments
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Leeds City Council Budget
2nd February 2024
4 mins read

Leeds Council Leader admits extra funding “not enough to make a difference” as annual budget plans for 2024/25 finalised

Final budget proposals to be discussed in February 7. The Leader of Leeds City Council has described extra government funding as ‘regrettably not enough to make any real difference’ as final budget plans to deliver £63.9million of savings in the next year were released. The council’s budget report for the coming financial year 2024/25
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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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