Councillor Judith Blake - Page 14

Leeds, Leeds Star
15th May 2017
3 mins read

Millennium Square going Back to Basics for orchestral extravaganza

A new live music spectacular will see classic club dancefloor anthems reimagined and performed in a unique and contemporary way on Millennium Square this summer. Two contrasting Leeds-based musical institutions will come together for the first time at an event that will celebrate the full range of the city’s sensational musical offering. The soundtrack of…
Leeds, Leeds Star
5th May 2017
2 mins read

City’s cultural spectaculars join prestigious European collective

Three spectacular cultural showpieces in Leeds have officially joined the ranks of some of Europe’s most prestigious arts events. Light Night Leeds, the Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) and Compass Festival have this week become part of the EFFE festival community, which brings together top events from across the continent that have a significant…
Leeds, Leeds Star
25th April 2017
1 min read

Greek Street set to sizzle once again this summer

One of the city’s busiest night spots will be pedestrianised every day this summer following a hugely successful pilot project. Greet Street will be closed to traffic from Friday, April 28 until October 31, giving the area’s bars and restaurants another chance to set up on-street seating areas and recreate last year’s vibrant summertime…
Leeds, Leeds Star
21st April 2017
4 mins read

Green light given for £173.5m Leeds transport improvements

Proposals to bring about transformational improvements to public transport in Leeds have been given a major green light after government approval was confirmed today. The Department for Transport (DfT) has expressed its support for £173.5million of funding to be invested in an integrated package of improvements in transport in Leeds including new park and ride…
Leeds, Leeds Star
7th April 2017
1 min read

Executive board to discuss proposal for private investor to fund redevelopment of Headingley Carnegie Stadium

A report providing further details on an agreement brokered by Leeds City Council with a private financial services organisation to fund the redevelopment of Headingley Carnegie Stadium is to be considered later this month by senior councillors. Submitted to Leeds City Council’s executive board on 19 April 2017, member will have the chance to approve a proposal, which in seeing…
Leeds, Leeds Star
5th April 2017
5 mins read

Leeds Art Gallery will reopen to the public on 13 October 2017 with a newly uncovered exhibition space, a major ARTIST ROOMS Joseph Beuys exhibition and new presentation of the collection featuring recent acquisitions

Leeds Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will reopen its galleries to the public on 13 October 2017, after a period of closure to undergo essential repairs to the original roof and the historic Victorian building. Reopening programme highlights will include the ARTIST ROOMS Joseph Beuys exhibition, and new acquisitions by leading…
Leeds, Leeds Star
28th March 2017
1 min read

Council finds way forward for Headingley Carnegie Stadium redevelopment

Subject to final approval by Leeds City Council’s executive board, an agreement has been brokered which will provide the funds that are required to redevelop Headingley Carnegie Stadium. If given the go-ahead, this funding which will be provided from a private financial services company, will be at no cost to the council taxpayer. Councillor…
Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd March 2017
1 min read

Statement from Leeds City Council Leader re Westminster attacks

Leeds Civic Hall and Leeds Town Hall will be lit up red, white and blue tonight as a mark of respect to those affected by the Westminster attack as civic leaders express their condolences with the people of London. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “On behalf of Leeds City Council and…
Leeds, Leeds Star
15th March 2017
1 min read

Festive experience at Lotherton attracts almost 65,000 visitors

Tens of thousands of people flocked to a fantastic new festive extravaganza at Lotherton Hall last Christmas. A report that will go before the council’s executive board next week reveals that the new Lotherton Christmas Experience, which saw the estate transformed into a festive wonderland, attracted more than ten times as many visitors as…
Leeds, Leeds Star
7th March 2017
1 min read

Women in Leeds pledge to ‘Be Bold for Change’

Women and girls across Leeds are being invited to inspire change and call for equality at a special event at Leeds Town Hall. Over 200 inspirational women will be attending the fourth annual ‘Celebrating Women’ event on Wednesday 8 March, which is being hosted by the city’s first female council leader, Councillor Judith Blake…
Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd February 2017
2 mins read

Bringing Leeds together for giant leap towards 2023 title

The exciting campaign to get the whole of Leeds involved in the city’s ambitious bid to be named European Capital of Culture 2023 is officially underway today. As momentum behind the landmark bid continues to build, communities, organisations and individuals from across the city are being called upon to submit their ideas for how…
Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd February 2017
3 mins read

Floods review report calls for ‘critical’ additional investment for Leeds to help prevent Storm Eva repeat

A new report stressing the ‘critical’ need for further significant investment in flood alleviation schemes to help prevent a repeat of the devastation caused by Storm Eva in Leeds will be discussed by senior councillors next week. At its meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday 8 February, Leeds City Council’s executive board will consider…
Leeds, Leeds Star
18th January 2017
2 mins read

Work set to start on new Lotherton Wildlife World

Ambitious plans to transform Lotherton Bird Garden into an exciting new wildlife attraction are set to get underway this month. The spectacular Lotherton Wildlife World will see a number of new animal additions joining the Lotherton family including tapirs, capybaras and a colony of Humboldt penguins. The impressive redevelopment of the historic attraction, which…