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Leeds, Leeds Star
21st April 2017
2 mins read

New Tech Hub set to arrive in Leeds

Four projects supporting the growth of businesses in the Leeds digital sector have been awarded a cut of nearly £2.7m of funding. One of the projects to be given the green light includes the creation of a new Tech Hub created at Platform, above Leeds railway station. Once open, the new Tech Hub will…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
21st April 2017
4 mins read

Green light given for £173.5m Leeds transport improvements

Proposals to bring about transformational improvements to public transport in Leeds have been given a major green light after government approval was confirmed today. The Department for Transport (DfT) has expressed its support for £173.5million of funding to be invested in an integrated package of improvements in transport in Leeds including new park and ride…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
17th April 2017
1 min read

Hundred year-old creations are a cracking Easter eggs-hibit

At almost a century old, these colourful decorative creations could be among the oldest Easter eggs in Leeds. The cardboard eggs date from the 1920s and are part of a special Easter display in Leeds City Museum’s exciting For All Seasons exhibition. The lavishly-painted eggs would originally have been filled with gifts and chocolate…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
12th April 2017
1 min read

Work on promoting apprenticeships in city takes centre stage at executive board

Leeds City Council is undertaking a range of work with partners to provide greater opportunities for people to access apprenticeships. As part of an executive board paper on April 19, members are provided with an update on the council’s ambitious and innovative programme, including the successful Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair. Nearly 6,000 people attended…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
11th April 2017
1 min read

Historic buildings at heart of Hunslet Riverside regeneration plan

A plan to help deliver continued major regeneration of the Hunslet Riverside, a key part of the South Bank, is set to be approved by Leeds City Council’s executive board next week (19 April). One of the largest regeneration programmes of its type in Europe, the South Bank scheme aims to double the size…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
7th April 2017
1 min read

Executive board to discuss proposal for private investor to fund redevelopment of Headingley Carnegie Stadium

A report providing further details on an agreement brokered by Leeds City Council with a private financial services organisation to fund the redevelopment of Headingley Carnegie Stadium is to be considered later this month by senior councillors. Submitted to Leeds City Council’s executive board on 19 April 2017, member will have the chance to approve a proposal, which in seeing…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
6th April 2017
2 mins read

Thumbs up for Leeds city centre with new child friendly competition

Young people in Leeds are being given the opportunity to have their say about what they think would make Leeds city centre more child and family friendly, with the launch of an exciting new competition. Launched this week, the competition invites children and young people to share their low cost and no cost ideas…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
3rd April 2017
3 mins read

Nearly 1,000 new homes for east Leeds given planning go-ahead

Nearly 1,000 new houses are to be built on council-owned land in east Leeds in a major boost to regeneration in the area after planning approval was granted. Applications to build a total of 971 new homes across eight brownfield sites in Seacroft, Halton Moor and Osmondthorpe in phases over the next 10 years…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
3rd April 2017
5 mins read

Grandstand tickets released for Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds

Today, 3 April, witnesses the general sale launch of grandstand tickets for 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, the most prestigious triathlon event in the UK this year. Following a double sell-out of tickets in 2016 there is once again an opportunity to take in unrivalled views of Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds from…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
3rd April 2017
1 min read

Consultation on site for Roundhay Park Primary Free School site

A consultation is now live asking the city to comment on site options for the proposed Roundhay Park Primary free school. A free school bid from the Roundhay Park Primary School Trust has been approved by the Secretary of State for Education to provide additional school places in the Roundhay area. There are no…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st March 2017
1 min read

Experience the cuteness of Home Farm’s new arrivals this Easter

A host of cute newborn animals will be the stars of the show as a popular Leeds farm kicks off its special Springtime Babies Easter Celebration event this Saturday. Held from Saturday 1 April 2017 – Monday 17 April 2017, visitors will be able to see how the new arrivals ranging from lambs and…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
29th March 2017
2 mins read

Leeds Children’s Mayor spreads the Kind Minds Mission

Schools across the city are being encouraged to spread the message of kindness throughout their communities, by the Leeds Children’s Mayor. As part of her winning manifesto the Leeds Children’s Mayor, Grace Branford from Drighlington Primary School, promoted the idea of schools having at least one day a year dedicated to doing charitable acts…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
28th March 2017
1 min read

Council finds way forward for Headingley Carnegie Stadium redevelopment

Subject to final approval by Leeds City Council’s executive board, an agreement has been brokered which will provide the funds that are required to redevelop Headingley Carnegie Stadium. If given the go-ahead, this funding which will be provided from a private financial services company, will be at no cost to the council taxpayer. Councillor…
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