Councillor Mohammed Rafique - Page 2

Temple Newsam House
5th July 2018
1 min read

Journey through time at Temple Newsam this weekend

Take a stroll through the centuries this weekend as the historic Temple Newsam estate travels back in time through several periods of history. Time travellers will have the chance to meet Saxon warriors, Tudor lords and ladies and Second World War civilians when Temple Newsam turns back the clock to host a special programme…
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Leeds Bins App
5th July 2018
2 mins read

Sort it out Leeds – it’s as simple as 1,2,4!

Leeds residents will be sorted when it comes to recycling after the local council has responded to citywide feedback suggesting people want to know more about how they can recycle more. A new handy guide produced by the council will be going out to all households in the city over the coming weeks explaining…
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Newborn fawns Lotherton
29th June 2018
1 min read

Visitors delighted as Lotherton welcomes 25 newborn fawns

Historic Leeds country estate, Lotherton, is celebrating the safe arrival of 25 stunning newborn fawns. The new members of the Lotherton family are busy settling into the beautiful 30-acre deer park in the grounds. Visitors of all ages can make the most of the recent sunshine by walking along the deer park trail and…
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PSPO Local Authority
28th June 2018
3 mins read

New changes to dog control and littering enforcement in Leeds

New restrictions around littering, smoking in children’s play areas and dog control will come into place in Leeds next month. From the 1 July 2018, anyone walking a dog will be required to carry a bag or have some other way to pick up and remove their dog’s mess, as well as there being…
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Specialist Autism Services
23rd March 2018
1 min read

New programme to boost number of people with autism accessing city-wide apprenticeships introduced

An innovative project aiming to increase the number of people with autism accessing apprenticeships and jobs in Leeds is now open to applications. Working closely with the charity Specialist Autism Services, the new programme will offer participants a combination of meaningful work experience, employability sessions and a package of guidance and support to assist…
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Arooj Creative Writing Competition
14th March 2018
2 mins read

Pupils praised for perfect prose

Pupils who have been taking part in a creative writing competition will be awarded for their poetic and literary efforts at a civic ceremony on Tuesday. Hundreds of children from primary schools across the city submitted entries into the Arooj creative writing competition, with 28 pupils being short listed as potential winners. The winner…
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Excel Water Leeds
9th March 2018
2 mins read

Grant support helps Leeds water treatment company excel

A manufacturer and supplier of products for water treatment, filtration and purification has invested £220,000 in relocating to new premises in Allerton Bywater. With the support of a £25,000 grant accessed through Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) Growth Service. Excel Water Ltd manufactures, installs and services water filtration and purification systems for clients…
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First Direct Arena
1st March 2018
1 min read

Leeds to host Yorkshire’s biggest apprenticeship fair!

The exceedingly popular Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will return to Leeds First Direct Arena on Monday 5 March, 4pm – 8pm, kick-starting a range of activities taking place throughout the city for National Apprenticeship Week 2018. Organised by Leeds City Council’s Apprenticeship Hub and supported by Leeds BID, the fair is the largest event of…
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PopUp Business School
27th February 2018
3 mins read

Successful business skills event returns to Leeds next week

Leeds will again play host to the PopUp Business School, the UK’s leading start-up training team for providing vital business, marketing and social media skills to people in local communities. The free 10-day event, running from 5th March, is designed to help people launch their small business ideas and also gives the opportunity to…
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The Business & IP Centre in Leeds
20th September 2017
4 mins read

Libraries kick-starting the next generation of entrepreneurs

The Business & IP Centre in Leeds Central Library will launch Start-up Day this Thursday (21 September) as part of a national drive to celebrate the region’s next generation of entrepreneurs. The day will be jam packed with free workshops, talks and events at the library to equip budding business owners with the tools…
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European Social Fund
10th July 2017
2 mins read

Project to support long-term unemployed in Leeds achieves early success

An innovative new project offering a range of support and training opportunities to long-term unemployed people aged over 25 is already achieving positive results. This follows the award of a £4.9m European Social Fund grant from the European Structural and Investment Funds Programme (ESIF) to Leeds City Council and City of Bradford Metropolitan District…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd March 2017
1 min read

Leeds and Bradford secure approval for £9.8m programme to tackle unemployment

Leeds City Council and City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council have been awarded a £4.9m grant from the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF), which will be match funded by each authority to help reduce unemployment across both cities. Leeds will receive a share of the funding to deliver the £2.8m Skills Training Employment Pathways…
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