Councillor Judith Blake - Page 7

ITU World Triathlon Series
22nd August 2018
5 mins read

Britain prepares to host double dose of ITU World Triathlon Series action in 2019

The AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds and Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay Nottingham return to the sporting calendar for 2019, with mass participation entries to each event opening in a month’s time on Wednesday 19 September. Opportunities for everyone from complete triathlon beginners to experienced age-group competitors will be on offer; spanning GO TRI,…
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The Luna Cinema
17th August 2018
3 mins read

Experience the magic of cinema on Millennium Square

Cementing its place as the country’s leading producer of open-air film screenings, The Luna Cinema is partnering with Leeds City Council to put on three nights of cinema under the stars in Millennium Square as part of the venues annual Summer Series programme. With three incredible films to choose from, there will be something…
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Leeds Light Night 2018
14th August 2018
2 mins read

Bright idea to mix art and science at cultural spectacular

The historic stonework of Leeds Civic Hall will be transformed by a breathtaking fusion of modern art and cutting-edge science when Light Night Leeds returns this October. A team of international artists is currently working on a spectacular projection, which will use the Georgian building’s distinctive, white facade as a canvas to explore the…
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Leeds Network Rail
2nd August 2018
1 min read

Statement by Leader of Leeds City Council following meeting with rail operators

Commenting on this morning’s appearance of representatives from Network Rail, Northern and TransPennine at today’s West Yorkshire Combined Authority meeting. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire’s representative on the Transport for the North Board said: “It is good that the operators and Network Rail apologised for the chaos that’s…
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
1st August 2018
3 mins read

Public ballot for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 opens

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Public Ballot opened today (Wednesday, 1 August) at 10 am (BST) on Wednesday 1 August. When ticket applications were opened to all members of the public, backed by a major marketing and PR campaign, warmly called Are You In? The Public Ballot will be open until 29 August and…
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One Yorkshire Devolution Plan
1st August 2018
1 min read

Comment on One Yorkshire devolution by Leader of Leeds City Council

Yorkshire Devolution – an historic opportunity for the whole country. The One Yorkshire plan would see one combined devolved authority – like those established in the West Midlands, Greater Manchester and the Liverpool city region for the whole of the county. It would be headed by a directly elected mayor and would oversee transport,…
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Leeds 2023
30th July 2018
1 min read

Search has begun for leader of city’s new cultural cornerstone

The search has begun for a dynamic new leader to spearhead the city’s ambitious vision for an international cultural festival celebrating the best of Leeds. Following approval from Leeds City Council’s Executive Board last month, Leeds Culture Trust is looking for a chair with the skills, knowledge and influence to assemble a high-level board…
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26th July 2018
2 mins read

People Powered Press is right type of attraction for museum

For centuries, it’s been home to the hulking heirlooms of Leeds’s industrial heyday which once propelled the city to the pinnacle of global production. Now a modern mechanical marvel powered entirely by people has taken its place amid the technological giants of the past at Leeds Industrial Museum. The incredible People Powered Press, thought…
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme
24th July 2018
4 mins read

Leeds delegation set for stateside Boston mission

A delegation of industry leaders from Leeds is heading to Boston in America this week to strengthen and develop links between the two cities. Building on visits to Leeds from delegates from Greater Boston in recent years, the trip taking place from July 25-27 is being managed by Leeds City Council, with chief executive…
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The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress officially welcome Josh to the civic reception which was held in his honour.
23rd July 2018
1 min read

Boxing champion Josh Warrington honoured with special city civic reception

The achievements of Leeds’s first world boxing champion Josh Warrington have been recognised with a special civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Graham Latty. Joining the Lord Mayor at Leeds Civic Hall to celebrate Josh’s momentous world title win at his beloved Elland Road in May, were family members, friends and city dignitaries.…
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Leeds Industrial Museum
19th July 2018
2 mins read

Hats off to Leeds this Yorkshire Day as museum celebrates in style

Hold onto your hats – a sporting spectacle with a difference is heading to Leeds this Yorkshire Day. Leeds Industrial Museum will be brimming with excitement on August 1 when, for the first time ever, the historic site plays host to none other than the Yorkshire Open Hat Throwing Championships. The exciting day of…
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Swallow Hill Community College
19th July 2018
2 mins read

Let the training take the strain

Let the training take the strain is the message as HS2 scheme gives Leeds youngsters a glimpse of work in infrastructure. Over 300 students from Leeds schools have been getting a glimpse of the future with an award-winning scheme offering the chance to develop skills for high-speed rail and transport infrastructure-related careers. With HS2…
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16th July 2018
1 min read

West Yorkshire’s museums contribute millions to regional economy

West Yorkshire’s local authority museums contributed over £34 million to the regional economy last year and attracted over 1.7 million visitors through their doors. The information has been released on a new video highlighting the amazing attractions across the county and encouraging people to take pride in their local museums and galleries. Senior councillors…
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13th July 2018
2 mins read

Leeds to host King’s Fund 2018 healthy cities conference

With Leeds rated as one of the best cities for health and wellbeing, on Tuesday 17 July it will host a major conference looking at how healthy populations can be sustained in a world where for the first time ever, most people now live in cities. The Healthy Cities conference, organised by leading health…
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Independent Directions Film Festival (INDIs)
10th July 2018
1 min read

INDIs Film Festival sets agenda for future film industry

The Independent Directions Film Festival (INDIs) returns to Leeds from July 20-22, championing young creatives by giving them the opportunity to kick-start their careers in the media industry. The only event of its kind in the north, the event will include three days of film screenings, panels, workshops, awards and networking opportunities focusing on…
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