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Mason Hicks New Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th October 2022
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New Children’s Mayor of Leeds officially announced

On Thursday 6 October, Mason Hicks, aged 9, from Whitkirk Primary School was announced as the new Children’s Mayor of Leeds by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Robert W Gettings MBE JP at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall. Mason spent much of the summer holidays campaigning in an election that saw nearly…
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Leeds Quality in Care Awards
24th June 2022
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Nominations open for the Leeds Quality in Care Awards 2022

Nominations are now open for the Leeds Quality in Care Awards 2022, which recognise excellence in Adult Social Care in Leeds. The annual awards are being organised by Leeds City Council in partnership with NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Leeds Care Association. They aim to showcase the great work taking place in…
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CFL OfSted
13th May 2022
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Praise for Leeds City Council staff and partners as Ofsted rates children’s services ‘outstanding’ again

Services provided to children and families by Leeds City Council staff and partners have once again been rated ‘outstanding’ by government inspectors Ofsted. The rating comes following a rigorous and thorough inspection into the services the council provides for children in need of help and protection, children in care and care leavers. Ofsted inspectors…
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ABCD Leeds
11th February 2022
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New ABCD grants, worth over a quarter of a million, announced to support community building programmes across Leeds

New grants worth £262,500 have been announced to support the expansion of the successful Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) programme across Leeds, with five new ‘pathfinder’ sites receiving grants. The successful third sector organisations awarded the ABCD community grants are Halton Moor and Osmondthorpe Project for Elders (HOPE), InterACT, Slung Low, New Wortley Community…
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Transforming Care Programme
4th February 2022
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Plans to develop new community provision for adults with learning disabilities set to be approved by senior councillors

Plans to develop a new community provision for adults with severe learning disabilities and autism, including a new location for the site, are set to be discussed at Leeds City Council’s executive board next week. Aiming to deliver six high quality flats designed to accommodate some of Leeds most vulnerable citizens, who are in…
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Leeds Quality in Care Awards
17th December 2021
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Winners announced for Leeds Quality in Care Awards

Unsung Heroes from across Leeds Adult Care Sector were celebrated at the Leeds Quality in Care Awards. The annual Leeds Quality in Care Awards celebrated the excellent work taking place across the sector and shone a light on those individuals and services that have made a real difference over the past two years. Representing the…
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Baby Week Leeds
12th November 2021
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Baby Week Leeds returns with packed events programme

Baby Week Leeds returns next week with an exciting programme of events to help babies get the best start in life possible. Free and low-cost events include baby-friendly film screenings, sensory and messy play and baby first aid courses. This is the sixth year Leeds has hosted a Baby Week and the theme for 2021…
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Foster4YourCouncil
5th August 2021
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Children in Yorkshire need loving foster families. Can you become a foster carer with your council and help local children achieve their ambition?

Foster4YourCouncil is a new partnership between eight Yorkshire Local Authority Fostering Departments. Bradford, Calderdale, Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, North Yorkshire, Wakefield and York councils have come together to encourage people and families across our great county to consider becoming part-time or full-time foster carers in their local communities. Nationally, there is a critical shortage of…
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Breeze Pass Leeds
23rd July 2021
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Young people in Leeds get caught up in the Breeze this summer

Breeze Leeds is back this summer with its brand new Breeze Pass, providing young people with access to all the best events and offers across the city. The Breeze programme, part of Leeds City Council, ensures that children and young people aged 0 to 19 have plenty of activities to keep them busy during…
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Local Welfare Support Scheme
18th June 2021
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Leeds City Council renews commitment to reduce impact of child poverty

Senior councillors in Leeds are set to renew their commitment to tackling child poverty in Leeds at next week’s executive board meeting. Leeds City Council’s ambitious strategy, Thriving, first launched in 2019 and brings together vital work across the city to help reduce the impact of poverty on children and young people. Thriving unites key…
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ABCD Leeds
18th June 2021
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Pioneering Leeds Asset Based Community Development programme a success, according to university study

An academic study of the Asset Based Community Development programme, which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Leeds and bring neighbourhoods together, shows there have been positive outcomes across the 12 Leeds communities it was piloted in. Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a community building approach which Leeds City…
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