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Foster Carers
14th June 2017
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Celebrating foster carers in Leeds

A special event to celebrate Leeds foster carers who care for teenagers and young people takes place tomorrow. The event which has been organised by Leeds City Council is the first of its kind and recognises the support and invaluable commitment foster carers provide to teenagers and young people in Leeds. Around 180 delegates…
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Leeds Transport Strategy
13th June 2017
4 mins read

Transport improvements for Leeds set to make first move forward

The first step in bringing about transformational improvements to public transport in Leeds is set to be approved by senior councillors next week. Leeds City Council’s executive board will be asked to formally approve the outline schedule and give the go-ahead for feasibility design work to be carried out for the Leeds Public Transport…
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Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour
13th June 2017
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Have your say on updated legislation to tackle anti-social behaviour in communities

Residents are being asked for their views regarding a proposed update of current legislation designed to tackle primarily in public places, alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in areas and communities across Leeds. This follows changes introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act, 2014, which requires that all local authorities reconsider whether the Designated Public…
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Carers Week
13th June 2017
2 mins read

Carers Week marks massive contribution of city’s unpaid carers

The selfless work of Leeds’s dedicated network of unpaid carers is being recognised as the city marks this year’s Carers Week. A national celebration, Carers Week runs from June 12 until June 18 and aims to celebrate the huge contribution of Leeds’s 72,000 unpaid carers, who provide around 1.5million hours of care every week.…
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Leeds Kirkgate Market
12th June 2017
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Temporary rent reduction for traders at Leeds Kirkgate Market

All stall holders at Leeds Kirkgate Market are being given a temporary reduction in rent to allow them to invest in their businesses and help contribute to the market’s long-term viability. Following the multi-million pound refurbishment which was completed last year, footfall has now started to increase, and has returned to levels near 2015.…
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Millennium Square
12th June 2017
3 mins read

Basement Jaxx to headline Back to Basics orchestral extravaganza

Dance legends Basement Jaxx have been confirmed as the headline special guests for a spectacular meeting of club music and symphony orchestra, The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics, which opens the Millennium Square Summer Series on Friday 28 July. The event, a new collaboration between Opera North, Leeds City Council and Back to…
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Leeds Cycling
9th June 2017
2 mins read

Over 700 Yorkshire pupils to take part in 245 mile cycle relay

Children and young people from 95 schools across Yorkshire will be taking part in a cycling relay covering ten local authority areas over the next two weeks. The Schools’ Yorkshire Tour relay will start on 12th June as part of national Bike Week. The relay will see pupils from primary, secondary and special schools…
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Leeds General Election Results
9th June 2017
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Leeds General Election Results June 2017

The election count was held at the Civic Hall and Town Hall. ELMET & ROTHWELL Electorate : 80291 Turnout : 74.37 % Surname Forename Votes Elected Description Brown Dylan 995 Green Party Clover Matthew Barnaby 1042 The Yorkshire Party Golton Stewart 2606 Liberal Democrats Nagle David Patrick 22547 Labour Party Shelbrooke Alec 32352 ELECTED…
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London Bridge terror attack
5th June 2017
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London Bridge terror attack: statement from Leeds City Council Leader

Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “I am deeply saddened to be talking about such appalling acts less than a fortnight after the atrocity at Manchester Arena that cost so many lives and indeed the previous horrific Westminster attack less than three months ago. “At that time I wrote to the…
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Light Night
2nd June 2017
1 min read

Chance for artists to create the light fantastic

Innovative artists are being given a unique opportunity to produce a spectacular new light and sound display for one of city’s biggest cultural showpieces. Organisers of this year’s highly-anticipated Light Night Leeds are calling for creative ideas for an ambitious video mapping piece, which will be projected onto Leeds Civic Hall in front of…
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Battle of the Bands
30th May 2017
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City’s young rock stars set to battle it out at Kirkstall Abbey

Some of the city’s top up-and-coming acts will have another chance to rock out in the stunning grounds of Kirkstall Abbey this summer as the annual Battle of the Bands returns. Budding musicians from across Leeds will take over the youth stage at Kirkstall Festival for the third year in a row, vying for the…
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Sorrell Leczkowski
24th May 2017
2 mins read

Statement from leader of Leeds City Council on Sorrell Leczkowski, statement on behalf of Allerton High School

The following statement is from Allerton High School in Leeds, attended by 14-year-old Sorrell Leczkowski who was tragically killed in the Manchester Arena attack on Monday. Elaine Silson, headteacher at Allerton High School said: “We are all extremely shocked and saddened by the events in Manchester on Monday night. “Sorrell was a delightful member of the…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd May 2017
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New child healthy weight plan for Leeds launched

A new plan to support Leeds families and their children achieve a healthy weight has been launched today. The Leeds Child Healthy Weight Plan was launched at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall today, Tuesday 23 May. As well as launching the new plan the event showcased Leeds successes whilst providing the opportunity…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd May 2017
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Statement following Manchester concert explosion

Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “On behalf of Leeds City Council and the city of Leeds I want to express our heartfelt sympathy and support for the people of Manchester. Manchester is a great Northern city with a rich heritage where people of all cultures and creeds live together successfully…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
18th May 2017
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Grand reward for tower block recyclers

Residents who live in high rise flats in east Leeds are being given an incentive to recycle more each month as part of a new competition. In order to boost recycling amongst residents who live in high rise flats, Leeds City Council has arranged a monthly competition ‘Green Up’ – with an opportunity to…
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