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21st July 2023

CHARITY

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Ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer at a hospice? Come and find out more

People across Leeds will have a unique opportunity this month to find out first-hand about the volunteering roles available to them at their local Sue Ryder hospice. Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice will open its doors on Thursday 27 July from 1.30-3.30pm for a special event about the benefits of volunteering for the charity and

21st July 2023

NEWS

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Seven Leeds parks named amongst best in country after being awarded Green Flag status

Seven parks and green spaces across Leeds have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, including Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate. The seven sites, operated by Leeds City Council, have been recognised amongst the best parks in the country, with

21st July 2023

NEWS

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Council’s reuse partners named in top 100 UK social enterprises

Leeds City Council’s two main reuse partners, Revive Leeds and Seagulls Reuse, have been named among the top 100 social enterprises in the UK, in this year’s NatWest SE100 Index. Revive and Seagulls work closely with the council to help residents across Leeds reuse and recycle more of their stuff, diverting waste away from

21st July 2023

NEWS

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New report highlights work ongoing in Leeds to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people’s health and wellbeing

A new report shows how health partners, families and organisations in Leeds are working together to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and young people’s health and wellbeing. The ‘In Our Shoes’ report by Leeds City Council’s director of public health Victoria Eaton looks in detail at the impact of the

21st July 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Park playtime fun is a Breeze for kids in Leeds this summer

Leeds’s annual Breeze In The Park entertainment programme is set to put sunny smiles on the faces of young people across the city once again this summer. Leeds City Council’s roadshow-style extravaganza will see a total of 29 interactive play events for children and teenagers taking place in parks and green spaces over the

21st July 2023

HEALTH

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Senior councillors in Leeds to discuss health and wellbeing strategy refresh to 2030

A refresh of the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy focused on improving health outcomes and tackling inequalities in the city will be discussed by senior councillors next week. The meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board at Civic Hall on Wednesday 26 July will consider the report, which updates the previous strategy from 2016-21

21st July 2023

TRANSPORT

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HS2 East: North and Midlands leaders unite behind proposals to link regions through high-speed rail and improved connectivity

Regional mayors and council leaders from across the North and Midlands have united behind a new report which identifies how their cities, towns and communities can be better connected by rail, and at a reduced cost compared to the original HS2 proposals for the east of the country. The report, commissioned by the HS2

21st July 2023

LEEDS UNITED

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Leeds City Council confirms Elland Road as Asset of Community Value

Leeds United’s Elland Road ground has been named as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) by Leeds City Council. The council placed Elland Road on its list of ACVs after considering a nomination from the Leeds United Supporters’ Trust (LUST) that was backed by the football club. The award of ACV status to a

14th July 2023

CHARITY

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Northern’s going on Leeds Bear Hunt and Support Leeds Children’s Hospital

Northern customers are advised to be on the lookout for a very special bear when they’re next in Leeds City Centre. Families can now take part in the Leeds Bear Hunt 2023, with Northern’s giant bear being just one of 35 sculptures and 50 bear cubs hiding in plain sight across the city. The

Rod Wilson with the model of the Jenny Lind which was built by his great grandfather Charles Wilson.

14th July 2023

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Family reunion is a steam come true as Jenny Lind hits new high

A vintage, 160-year-old model steam locomotive named after a famed 19th century opera star had a fascinating family reunion with its maker’s Australian ancestor. The detailed model of the Jenny Lind, crafted in Leeds in around 1849 by local train driver Charles Wilson, has been part of the collection of model locomotives at Leeds

City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming Club

14th July 2023

SPORT

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City of Leeds Synchro crowned National Champions

The City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming Club have been crowned national champions for the first time in the club’s history, taking home first place in the Swim England National Combo Cup at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The team event saw 50 swimmers represent the city of Leeds, with the club securing a medal in all

Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award

14th July 2023

OUR CITY

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Leeds City Council granted prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Award

Leeds City Council has been recognised with a prestigious award by the Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces. The Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award has been granted to the council in recognition of its support for the armed forces community and for its alignment with

14th July 2023

MONEY

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Leeds joins major new Open Finance Coalition

Leeds has thrown its support behind a new coalition to open up financial data to deliver better outcomes for consumers and SMEs. Launched by the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology, the new Open Finance Coalition will demonstrate the power of leveraging financial data to deliver better outcomes and financial awareness for SMEs and

7th July 2023

HEALTH

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75 Faces of the NHS Campaign celebrates staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals for to mark the 75th Birthday of the NHS

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, the National Health Service celebrated its 75th anniversary of incredible service. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the UK, with over 22,000 NHS staff caring for over a million patients every year. To mark the occasion, Leeds Hospitals Charity has

7th July 2023

HOMES

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Unity Chair praised after winning Women in Housing Award

Shruti Bhargava, Chair of Leeds-based housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, has been named Board/Committee Member of the Year at the Women in Housing Awards. She received her award in Manchester at the opening ceremony of Housing 2023, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference and Europe’s largest housing festival. The Women in Housing

7th July 2023

NEWS

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Police Now officer successfully reduces crime in South Yorkshire

Police Constable Trudi Seager tells us how she has been proactively tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and drug-related criminality in Burngreave, including engaging with young people in the community and recently seizing £17k worth of Class A drugs following multiple complaints of ASB at a residential property. Trudi joined South Yorkshire Police in 2021 via

7th July 2023

HOMES

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National recognition for new housing scheme named after inspirational Leeds teacher

A recently completed affordable housing development named in honour of Gertrude Paul, the first black teacher in Leeds, has been shortlisted for a high-profile national award. Gertrude Paul Court, containing 24 flats, is the larger of two blocks of an innovative Unity Homes and Enterprise scheme at Leopold Street in Chapeltown comprising 30 one

30th June 2023

WHAT'S ON

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UK Space Agency announces Space for Everyone tour across the UK this summer

This summer, the UK Space Agency’s ‘Space for Everyone’ tour will travel to 10 locations across the UK, captivating young minds and showcasing the impact of space on improving life here on Earth. By providing hands-on experiences and activities, the tour will generate excitement and interest in STEAM subjects and encourage ongoing engagement with

Senior librarian Rhian Isaac in Kirkstall Abbey with Leeds Central Library's precious copy of the Missale ad usum Cistercienci.

30th June 2023

BOOKS

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New chapter as Monks’ historic book returns to Kirkstall Abbey

A one-of-a-kind book has returned to the ruins of the historic abbey where it was diligently inscribed and studied by monks more than 500 years ago. The incredibly rare copy of Missale ad usum Cistercienci was printed in Paris in 1516 and is believed to have once belonged to the monks of Kirkstall Abbey

30th June 2023

NEWS

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Students and landlords urged to be mindful ahead of summer changeover

Leeds City Council is urging the city’s 50,000 students and their landlords to be considerate of local communities during the summer changeover period. As many student tenancies end this month in Leeds, the council will be working closely with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University to support students, landlords, and their agents

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