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Transport for Leeds
12th September 2017
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Comment on ‘Transport for Leeds – Supertram, NGT and Beyond’ scrutiny inquiry draft report

The Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake has made the following comment in response to a draft report published today by the council’s infrastructure and investment scrutiny board following an inquiry into the city’s transport position and the Supertram and NGT (New Generation Transport) projects. Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake…
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Lord Mayor West Indies cricket
24th August 2017
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Lord Mayor welcomes West Indies cricket team to Leeds

The Lord Mayor of Leeds has hosted a special civic reception in honour of the touring West Indies cricket team. The team were special guests of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Jane Dowson at Leeds Civic Hall this week. This was ahead of the Second Investec Test match against England at Headingley, which…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival 2017
24th August 2017
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Carnival atmosphere as dazzling dancers join illuminated parade

Performers from Leeds West Indian Carnival will be part of a flamboyant parade of music, light and colour to kick off this year’s incredible Light Night Leeds celebrations. They will take their place amidst a sea of stunning LED umbrellas from artists Cirque Bijou, lanterns and stilt walkers from Handmade Parade and spectacular drummers…
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Light Night 2017
17th August 2017
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Spectacular display set to throw new light on the story of Leeds

A dramatic new projection capturing the spirit, history and heritage of Leeds will illuminate one of the city’s most famous buildings when Light Night Leeds returns this October. Leeds Civic Hall will be the canvas for the breath-taking digital arts display entitled Out of the Aire, which has been created by Ross Ashton and…
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Older Leeds Tenants
12th July 2017
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Council bosses asked to back extra care housing plan for Leeds

Council chiefs in Leeds will be asked to approve plans to provide up to 200 new council-owned extra care housing apartments at a meeting next week. At the council’s executive board meeting to be held at Civic Hall on Monday 17 July, members will be asked to approve a proposal which involves potentially developing…
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European Structural and Investment Funds
7th July 2017
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Leeds set to warm up to district heating network plan

Senior councillors in Leeds will be asked to approve a major new scheme to provide low-cost environmentally-friendly heating at a meeting later this month. At the council’s executive board meeting to be held at Civic Hall on Monday 17 July, members will be asked to officially endorse plans to create a district heating network…
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MindMate
6th July 2017
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Schools awarded for commitment to health and wellbeing

Schools from across the city are coming together to celebrate their commitment to health and wellbeing at a special celebration event next week. Pupils from schools across Leeds will descend on the debating chamber at Leeds Civic Hall to receive awards for the Healthy Schools, Investors in Pupils and MindMate Champion programmes, as well…
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Armed Forces Day
20th June 2017
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Armed Forces Day celebrations begin in Leeds with flag raising ceremony

The Armed Forces Day flag is once again flying proudly over civic buildings in Leeds as the city comes together this Saturday to recognise and celebrate the outstanding dedication and commitment of the British Armed Forces. The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Jane Dowson hoisted the official Armed Forces flag next to the war…
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Leeds Transport Strategy
13th June 2017
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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 Cycling
9th June 2017
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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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Light Night
2nd June 2017
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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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Moor Allerton Hall
26th May 2017
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Leeds primary schools debating competition 2017

Pupils in years 5 and 6 from across Leeds primary schools put their debating skills to the test at a special competition at Leeds Civic Hall this week. The teams of three, which included at least one pupil who is in receipt of the pupil premium and one pupil working below age-related expectations, had some…
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Sorrell Leczkowski
24th May 2017
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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
21st April 2017
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Full steam ahead for St George’s Day dragon hunt

Little dragon hunters can follow in the footsteps of St George this weekend as Lotherton celebrates the most patriotic day of the year. The Aberford estate will be hosting an exciting programme of traditional English activities across the weekend to mark St George’s Day on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April. Young visitors will be able…
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