#AgeFriendlyLeeds

Leeds Age Friendly Steering Group
27th March 2026
4 mins read

Helping make Leeds Hospitals Age and Dementia friendly

David and Robert are looking for a department at St James’s Hospital – not because they have an appointment, but because they want to know how easy it is to find. As part of the Leeds Age Friendly Steering Group, they’ve been tasked with assessing route finding and signage at the hospital to see…
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Councillor James Lewis and Councillor Jess Lennox
16th August 2024
2 mins read

Leeds Celebrates Grand Opening of Community-Focused Housing Scheme for Seniors

Middleton’s Gascoigne House, a highly commended extra care housing scheme, has reached a significant milestone, greatly enhancing the lives of older residents in Leeds. Since opening its doors in October of the previous year, it has provided seniors with the chance to live independently, offering essential on-site support as needed. All 60 apartments at…
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Tom Riordan, the Chief Executive of Leeds City Council
10th May 2024
3 mins read

Tom Riordan’s Tenure at Leeds City Council: A Decade of Impactful Leadership

Tom Riordan, the Chief Executive of Leeds City Council, has announced his decision to step down at the end of the year to pursue new opportunities. After a 14-year tenure leading the country’s second-largest local authority, Riordan feels it’s time to embrace new challenges. As one of the UK’s longest-serving local government chiefs, Riordan…
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