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Convention of the North
26th June 2018
1 min read

Date announced for Convention of the North

A Convention of the North is to be established this summer as leaders seek to create a powerful new voice for the north. On September 6 Newcastle will host the first official meeting of the Convention of the North in which political and business leaders will join representatives from unions, community groups and other…
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Leeds By Example
26th June 2018
2 mins read

Industry giants join forces to tackle ‘on-the-go’ recycling

The environmental behaviour change charity Hubbub and recycling compliance scheme Ecosurety are bringing together a unique partnership of big businesses in a bid to improve the recycling of food and drink packaging disposed of on-the-go. A combination of ground-breaking technology, new recycling facilities and engaging communications activities will be piloted in Leeds City Centre…
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Leeds Skyline
22nd June 2018
3 mins read

New strategy to ensure all communities in Leeds benefit from thriving city

Twelve ‘big ideas’ for delivering inclusive growth as part of a wider strategy are set to be considered by senior councillors next week. The Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy 2018-2023 aims to deliver inclusive growth across the whole city. It focuses on three themes of people, place and productivity and will provide opportunities for all…
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Kirkstall Weir
21st June 2018
2 mins read

Initial sketches released of how Leeds flood scheme phase could look

Initial sketches of how the next phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk in the city could look have been released today. The indicative images offer early examples of how elements of the scheme could look to reduce flood risk upstream of the city centre including the Kirkstall corridor which…
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Connecting Leeds
20th June 2018
3 mins read

Next phase of Connecting Leeds consultation starts this week

The next phase of public consultation on measures to help transform transport and travel in and around Leeds starts this week. A series of public drop-in sessions are to begin this Saturday on proposals for the A660 and A61 South bus routes to introduce new infrastructure and measures to improve bus journey times and…
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West Yorkshire Playhouse
20th June 2018
2 mins read

Progress report due on landmark Playhouse project

Senior councillors in Leeds will be updated on the ongoing requirements for the transformation of the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Members of the council’s executive board will be given a progress report on the ambitious scheme to revamp and revitalise the theatre and its surroundings, ahead of a meeting next week on 27 June. The…
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Waddingtons Collection
20th June 2018
1 min read

Object of the week- Grade Up to Elite Cow

Billed as “a game of skill and chance for dairy farmers”, it’s safe to say board game Grade Up to Elite Cow isn’t exactly a family favourite. The agriculturally inspired game was produced by Waddingtons 1986 on behalf of The British Friesian Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland, with proceeds going to their…
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Best speaker winner, schools debating competition 2018
19th June 2018
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Leeds youngsters put their debating skills to the test

Pupils from across Leeds primary schools demonstrated their debating skills at a special competition at Leeds Civic Hall last week. To support and encourage Leeds schools to develop pupils’ confidence and debating skills, Leeds City Council hosted a city-wide debating competition for pupils in years five and six. The teams of three put their…
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Leeds Money Information Centre
19th June 2018
2 mins read

Consultation launched on changes to gambling policy

People are being urged to have their say on changes to the council’s gambling policy during a three-month public consultation that launched last week. The aim of the proposed changes is to ensure the updated policy is more responsive to issues around problem gambling. Last year, Leeds City Council commissioned research from Leeds Beckett…
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Clean Air Leeds
19th June 2018
6 mins read

Final chance to comment on a clean air charging zone for Leeds

The statutory consultation on the proposed clean air charging zone in Leeds will launch later this month. The council has been directed by the government to provide a full business case by 15 September 2018 which addresses the city’s proposals to ensure it becomes compliant with air quality standards in the shortest possible time.…
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Otley Flood Alleviation Scheme
19th June 2018
2 mins read

Opportunity to shape plans to reduce flood risk in Otley

Otley residents and businesses are invited to come and hear about a shortlist of options to reduce flood risk in the town at an event this Thursday 21 June. Following the creation of a digital model of the river, and testing options in the model, a team from Leeds City Council, Environment Agency, and…
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