Councillor Debra Coupar - Page 2

HMO Licensing
31st July 2018
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Landlord licence changes for houses in multiple occupation

Landlords are being urged to ensure their licences are up to date ahead of changes to the law that mean more people who live in privately-rented houses in multiple occupations (HMOs) will be covered by the scheme. New government rules will come into effect on 1 October 2018 that widen the scope under which…
12th June 2018
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Football fans in Leeds urged not to let the World Cup ruin lives

The World Cup is a time of excitement for many across the country, but fans are being reminded not to let the occasion result in violence towards their loved ones in response to what happens on the pitch. Leeds City Council is supporting West Yorkshire Police with a campaign to raise awareness of the…
Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government Controlling Migration Fund
11th June 2018
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Further grant funding set to benefit communities in Leeds is secured

Leeds City Council has successfully secured further grant funding from the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government Controlling Migration Fund. This additional funding will continue the work which is taking place to enable the city to work with all communities, to build on their strengths, to address concerns and reduce pressures on services.…
Controlling Migration Fund
8th June 2018
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Leeds receives funding boost to support victims of modern slavery

Leeds City Council has been awarded a grant of nearly £200,000 to support victims of modern slavery and reduce their risk of becoming homeless or being re-trafficked. The council is one of six local authorities taking part in a pilot to improve and develop pathways and mechanisms to tackle issues of modern slavery and…
Swarcliffe PFI Leeds
17th May 2018
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Swarcliffe housing project wins international gold award

A transformative scheme to redevelop a 1950s Leeds estate, deliver modern housing and create a sense of community has won a prestigious international partnership award. Now in its 20th year, the Public Private Partnership awards highlight the best examples from public and private sectors across the world working together for a common goal and…
Go Ape Leeds Temple Newsam Park
15th May 2018
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Hit the heights at new Temple Newsam Park ‘Go Ape’ attraction

An exciting aerial adventure course has officially opened in a popular east Leeds park this week. Set within the confines of Menagerie Wood in the beautiful location of Temple Newsam Park, the new high ropes ‘Go Ape’ attraction offers an exhilarating day out for people of all ages to enjoy. Providing three different levels…
East Leeds
23rd March 2018
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New fire safety measures agreed for east Leeds high rise blocks

New sprinkler systems are to be retrofitted to 21 Leeds City Council-owned residential high-rise blocks in east Leeds after an opportunity arose to bring forward the planned programme of works. Significant work is already due to take place at the 21 blocks in the Burmantofts area as part of the District Heating Network scheme,…
The Arium Leeds
7th February 2018
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Free family fun set to light up the Arium this half term

A feast of family-fun activities will be on offer at the Arium this February half term. The newly located Leeds parks nursery will be host to two free fairground rides, children’s storytelling, a book swap and an exciting pancake bonanza in the café on Shrove Tuesday. Supported by Leeds libraries, children’s story-telling sessions will…
St. George’s Crypt
31st January 2018
2 mins read

Council set to invest £5 million in affordable, supported accommodation

Leeds City Council is set to approve a five million pound investment through a mix of grant and loan funding, to provide supported accommodation for some of the city’s most vulnerable adults, young people and families. At the next meeting of the council’s executive board, members are expect to approve low interest loan funding…
Headrow and Town Hall
5th December 2017
2 mins read

Leeds first ever Compassionate City Awards takes place this week

Unsung heroes in Leeds will be recognised for their amazing contribution to the city at the first ever Compassionate City Awards taking place this week on Thursday, 7 December. Held at Leeds Civic Hall, the Compassionate City Awards is a citywide celebration which will celebrate the city’s many unsung heroes. This award is about…
Migrant Access Project
2nd November 2017
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Leeds City Council builds on success of award winning Migrant Access Project

Leeds City Council has successfully secured grant funding from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Controlling Migration Fund to support settled communities and services in the city. This funding will enable the city to work with all communities, to build on their strengths, to address concerns and reduce pressures on services. Leeds…
Leeds Hate Crime Week 2017
26th October 2017
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Leeds fights back against hate crime in a series of events

A range of events was held across communities in Leeds as part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2017. At each event, residents were given the opportunity to discuss and offer their thoughts on hate crime with representatives of Leeds City Council’s Safer Leeds team, West Yorkshire Police and partners, and also find out…
Harry Potter A History of Magic
20th October 2017
5 mins read

Library network launches Harry Potter-inspired displays across UK

Leeds Central Library to host display inspired by the British Library’s new exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic. From Friday 20 October 2017, visitors will be able to discover fascinating facts about the History of Magic at Leeds Central Library. Displays will launch simultaneously in 20 public libraries across the UK in tandem…
Leeds Rental Standard
20th October 2017
1 min read

Popular landlords’ conference returns to the city for seventh year

The seventh annual Leeds Landlords’ Conference will once again bring leading names in the Leeds Private Rental Housing Sector together with council bosses to discuss the future of quality housing in the city. Places are going fast for this free event being held at Mercure Leeds Parkway hotel on 29th November. Sign-up now to…
Leeds Credit Union
13th October 2017
2 mins read

Take action now so debt worries don’t ruin your Christmas

Leeds residents are being encouraged to plan ahead for Christmas, to prevent overspending and debt worries from ruining their festive season. Leeds City Council is joining forces with a host of organisations to offer advice and guidance to Leeds residents on Saturday 14 October on Briggate, to help them beat the Christmas debt trap…
Leeds, Leeds Star
13th October 2017
3 mins read

Leeds comes together to take a stand against hate crime

Leeds City Council, Safer Leeds, West Yorkshire Police, and West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner are standing together to reassure members of the public that hate crime in any form will not be tolerated. As part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2017, a number of events will be held across the city next week to…