Councillor Judith Blake Archives ⋆ Page 3 of 17 ⋆ Leeds Star

12th June 2020

SPORT

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Leeds to host six teams including England women as RLWC2021 nation training bases announced

With 500 days to go until the opening fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021), tournament organisers have announced that Leeds will act as the training base for men’s squads from Jamaica and Ireland, and women’s squads from England, Papua New Guinea, Brazil and Canada. There is sure to be a carnival…

Leeds Civic Hall light up purple to honour George Floyd

5th June 2020

NEWS

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Leeds residents encouraged to take part in 8for8 to show solidarity with those peacefully protesting against racism and prejudice

People across Leeds are encouraged to stand in solidarity with those peacefully protesting against racism and all other forms of prejudice. People across Leeds are being encouraged to stand in solidarity with those peacefully protesting against racism and all other forms of prejudice by taking part in 8for8 on Monday evening. The 8for8 initiative…

Government urged to commit to HS2 East to boost capacity, connectivity, and COVID-19 economic recovery

29th May 2020

TRANSPORT

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Government urged to commit to HS2 East to boost capacity, connectivity, and COVID-19 economic recovery

Council leaders and businesses along HS2’s proposed eastern leg are calling for the Government to commit to progressing it at the same time as the western leg – aiding economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak while providing towns and cities with much-needed capacity and connectivity improvements. The HS2 East group also warns that any…

Leeds City Council sets up scheme to thank frontline workers for enormous efforts during COVID-19 pandemic

29th May 2020

NEWS

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Leeds City Council sets up scheme to thank frontline workers for enormous efforts during COVID-19 pandemic

Co-ordinated by Leeds City Council, a scheme has been set up to provide thousands of free tickets, discounts and special events for NHS and frontline workers across the city as a special thanks for their enormous efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, a lot of Leeds’ cultural and sporting organisations have joined the…

29th May 2020

HEALTH

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Statement on Leeds City Council being chosen as a lead local authority for new coronavirus test and trace services

Leeds City Council has today been confirmed by the government to be a lead local authority on behalf of the Leeds City Region on the new national coronavirus test and trace services. The services are being overseen by chief executive of Leeds City Council Tom Riordan, in his new role as National Test and…

Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Eileen Taylor

22nd May 2020

NEWS

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Update from Leeds City Council regarding the Lord Mayor and this year’s Mayor Making ceremony

Leeds City Council provide update regarding the Lord Mayor of Leeds and this year’s Mayor Making ceremony. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, legislation requiring councils to hold an annual general meeting has temporarily been lifted by government. As a result, this year’s Mayor Making ceremony, which is included as part of the Annual…

22nd May 2020

OUR CITY

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City’s young stars align to record inspirational lockdown anthem

It’s a legendary Leeds-made anthem which brought people across the globe together when it first stormed charts worldwide more than 20 years ago. Now a group of talented youngsters have teamed up with sports stars and musicians to create a rousing reworking of Chumbawamba’s iconic hit Tubthumping to give the city a much-needed lockdown…

1st May 2020

NEWS

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Leeds residents urged to play their part in 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day from home

Residents across the city are urged to play their part in the 75th anniversary celebrations of VE Day from home. Next Friday (8 May) marks 75 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. On this day in 1945, the Allied forces celebrated victory…

1st May 2020

OUR CITY

1 min read

Leeds City Council drives efforts to prepare for future life in city under pandemic

Leeds City Council is helping drive the effort to enable the city to prepare for the future during the coronavirus pandemic as it starts conversations with partners around how to create safe work and education places, public spaces and public transport should restrictions be eased. The council’s Leader Councillor Judith Blake and chief executive…

24th April 2020

FOOD AND DRINK

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Over 5,000 food parcels delivered as part of emergency food programme in Leeds

More than 5,000 food parcels have been delivered in less than a month to vulnerable people in Leeds as part of an unprecedented emergency food distribution programme in the city. Managed by Leeds City Council working with partners including food and hunger charity FareShare, local businesses and the third sector, the programme is now…

17th April 2020

LEEDS UNITED

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Norman Hunter: Leeds United legend dies after contracting coronavirus

Leeds United great Norman Hunter has died in hospital aged 76 after contracting coronavirus. The tough-tackling centre-back, nicknamed ‘Bites Yer Legs’, was a key player in Leeds’ most successful era. He won two league titles during a 14-year first-team career at Elland Road, and was a non-playing member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad.…

17th April 2020

NEWS

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Council releases update reports on crisis response in Leeds

Leeds City Council has today issued a series of reports updating on the work it is carrying out in response to the coronavirus crisis and initial planning already underway to help the city return to normal life. Following on from the update issued last week which can be seen at www.news.leeds.gov.uk, the council has now…

17th April 2020

NEWS

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Statement from leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake on use of sky lanterns

The Leader of Leeds City Council has warned residents not to make tributes to key workers using sky lanterns, which increase the risk of wildfires and put extra strain on emergency services. Echoing a similar warning issued by the National Fire Chiefs Council last week in response to a campaign on social media, the council’s…

17th April 2020

HEALTH

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Local Leeds businesses brought together to supply much-needed equipment to Nightingale hospitals

Leeds City Council has helped bring two local businesses together to carry out vital work in helping supply the emergency NHS Nightingale hospitals. The council’s economic development team brought together Leeds-based Herida Healthcare and Perry Uniform who have combined their resources to manufacture and supply specialist mattresses and mattress covers to the new emergency…

LEEDS STAY AT HOME PROTECT THE HNS SAVE LIVES

5th April 2020

BUSINESS

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Update on support for businesses outlined by Leeds City Council amid coronavirus challenges

Leeds City Council has given an update on the financial support available to businesses as the city continues to meet the challenge of coronavirus. After the national budget last month and the package of emergency government announcements which followed, the council has put several measures into place to help businesses across the city. It…

5th April 2020

MUSIC

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Statement regarding cancellation of Leeds Black Music Festival due to coronavirus

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is with great regret that unfortunately the Leeds Black Music Festival will not be taking place later this year at Potternewton Park. The Leeds Black Music Festival traditionally takes place in Potternewton Park on August Bank Holiday Sunday. Since its inception, the Festival has offered a fantastic and…

5th April 2020

OUR CITY

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Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus COVID-19

The Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus COVID-19, organisers have confirmed. Press release issued by Leeds West Indian Carnival supported by Leeds City Council We are deeply saddened to announce that Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 will not be taking place due to the coronavirus pandemic. This decision has…

5th April 2020

NEWS

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Public urged to respect workers performing essential tasks across Leeds

Leeds City Council Leader calls on the public to support and respect the officers and contractors currently carrying out essential works across the city. Members of the public are being asked to support and respect the officers and contractors currently carrying out essential works across the city. This comes after reports earlier this week…

How the new flood control structure at Calverley could look

1st March 2020

NEWS

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Opportunity to view plans to reduce flood risk in Calverley and Apperley Bridge

Residents and business owners in the Apperley Bridge and Calverley area will have the opportunity to view flood defence proposals at two events next month. The plans on display are the second phase of proposals for flood defences in Leeds, as part of a catchment-wide approach to reducing flood risk from the River Aire.…

21st February 2020

CULTURE

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Arts grants help give city’s economy multi-million pound boost

An innovative grants scheme has helped cultural organisations in Leeds generate more than £56m for the local economy in just one year, new figures have revealed. The Arts@Leeds project, run by Leeds City Council, gives arts organisations across the city financial support to create exciting events and activities in venues and communities. Now…

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Leeds to host six teams including England women as RLWC2021 nation training bases announced

Leeds residents encouraged to take part in 8for8 to show solidarity with those peacefully protesting against racism and prejudice

Government urged to commit to HS2 East to boost capacity, connectivity, and COVID-19 economic recovery

Leeds City Council sets up scheme to thank frontline workers for enormous efforts during COVID-19 pandemic

Statement on Leeds City Council being chosen as a lead local authority for new coronavirus test and trace services

Update from Leeds City Council regarding the Lord Mayor and this year’s Mayor Making ceremony

City’s young stars align to record inspirational lockdown anthem

Leeds residents urged to play their part in 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day from home

Leeds City Council drives efforts to prepare for future life in city under pandemic

Over 5,000 food parcels delivered as part of emergency food programme in Leeds

Norman Hunter: Leeds United legend dies after contracting coronavirus

Council releases update reports on crisis response in Leeds

Statement from leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake on use of sky lanterns

Local Leeds businesses brought together to supply much-needed equipment to Nightingale hospitals

Update on support for businesses outlined by Leeds City Council amid coronavirus challenges

Statement regarding cancellation of Leeds Black Music Festival due to coronavirus

Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus COVID-19

Public urged to respect workers performing essential tasks across Leeds

Opportunity to view plans to reduce flood risk in Calverley and Apperley Bridge

Arts grants help give city’s economy multi-million pound boost

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