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Channel 4
30th May 2018
1 min read

Statements regarding decision by Channel 4 to shortlist Leeds as a potential location for its national headquarters or creative hub

A joint statement from Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Chair of West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leader of Bradford Council, Cllr Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council and Cllr Ian Gillies, Leader of City of York, following the news that Leeds City Region’s bid to Channel 4 for the broadcasters’ new national HQ outside of…
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Cricket World Cup 2019
30th May 2018
3 mins read

Countdown to historic ICC Cricket World Cup is on

Today marks a year to go until the greatest celebration of cricket, the ICC Cricket World Cup, gets underway when hosts England take on South Africa at The Oval in London. The format for the 2019 edition, the same used in Australia and New Zealand in 1992, sees the ten best teams in the…
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Lord Mayor Councillor Graham Latty and Councillor Pat Latty
25th May 2018
2 mins read

New Lord Mayor of Leeds officially announced

Councillor Graham Latty is the new Lord Mayor of Leeds, following overwhelming support from all parties at the council’s annual meeting this week. Conservative Councillor Graham Latty takes over from Councillor Jane Dowson and is the 125th Lord Mayor of Leeds, after being handed the chains at the Annual General Meeting of Leeds City…
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Transport for the North
24th May 2018
1 min read

Statement by Leader of Leeds City Council on rail service standards

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake is to represent northern leaders as part of a new initiative to address rail service standards. Councillor Blake, who is also a member of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, was among leaders who took part in a conference call with Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary, today…
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Connected and Autonomous vehicles (CAVs)
24th May 2018
4 mins read

Five shortlisted to develop ‘Roads for the Future’ and driverless cars

Smart traffic lights, flexible use of kerbsides, segregated driverless zones, and sat-navs learning through artificial intelligence are among the ideas shortlisted today in a national competition to design roads fit for driverless cars. Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission Sir John Armitt said he and the competition jury had found the quality of entries…
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Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Leeds City Council
23rd May 2018
1 min read

Former baker’s shop gets much-kneaded revamp

A former Victorian bakers at the heart of one of Leeds’s oldest streets has been given a new lease of life thanks to a major regeneration scheme. Project bosses and developers used their loaf to revamp and revitalise the empty building at 90 Kirkgate as part of the innovative Lower Kirkgate Townscape Heritage Initiative…
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Waddingtons collection
23rd May 2018
2 mins read

Weird and wonderful vintage games are all above board

For generations, board games have been a tried and tested family favourite in homes all over the world. Classics like Cluedo and Monopoly, both originally made in Leeds, have become a staple at Christmases and family gatherings and remain among the best-selling games each and every year. But curators delving a little deeper into…
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Gabrielle
23rd May 2018
1 min read

Gabrielle to join Tony Hadley for summer spectacular

Tony Hadley has announced his very special guest at Millennium Square in Leeds on Saturday, 21 July will be the iconic artist Gabrielle. The hugely popular and multi-award-winning singer and songwriter will be bringing her unique sound to Leeds, performing her many classic hits as well as tracks from her new album ‘Under My…
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Children and Family Bereavement Service Leeds
21st May 2018
1 min read

Views sought on new Children and Family Bereavement Service for Leeds

Leeds people who have experienced childhood bereavement are being invited to share their thoughts and advice on a brand new Children and Families Bereavement Support Service for the city. Leeds City Council has recently announced funding to launch a new service which will offer a central point of contact for parents and carers of…
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Swarcliffe PFI Leeds
17th May 2018
1 min read

Swarcliffe housing project wins international gold award

A transformative scheme to redevelop a 1950s Leeds estate, deliver modern housing and create a sense of community has won a prestigious international partnership award. Now in its 20th year, the Public Private Partnership awards highlight the best examples from public and private sectors across the world working together for a common goal and…
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Foster for Leeds
17th May 2018
2 mins read

Become a foster carer and change a child’s life forever

Exceptional people are being sought by Leeds City Council to help change a child’s life forever, by becoming a foster carer and part of one of the UK’s largest fostering teams. Across the UK there is a shortage of foster carers, people who want to find out more about fostering with Leeds City Council…
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East Coast Main Line
17th May 2018
1 min read

Response to East Coast Main Line Transport Secretary announcement

Leeds City Council’s Leader, Councillor Judith Blake, has made the following response to the announcement by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling that the East Coast Main Line is to be brought back under government control. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, said: “We saw between 2009 and 2015 how a publicly operated line…
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Go Ape Leeds Temple Newsam Park
15th May 2018
1 min read

Hit the heights at new Temple Newsam Park ‘Go Ape’ attraction

An exciting aerial adventure course has officially opened in a popular east Leeds park this week. Set within the confines of Menagerie Wood in the beautiful location of Temple Newsam Park, the new high ropes ‘Go Ape’ attraction offers an exhilarating day out for people of all ages to enjoy. Providing three different levels…
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Leeds Rhinos
15th May 2018
2 mins read

Rhinos make more sporting history with new museum display

A new display celebrating the extraordinary sporting legacy of the Leeds Rhinos has been unveiled at Leeds City Museum. Featuring vintage photos, kits, programmes and tickets from some of the club’s historic clashes, the display tells the inspiring story of one of the world’s most successful Rugby League clubs. And taking pride of place…
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Lord Jim O'Neill
12th May 2018
1 min read

Leeds council leader’s response to Lord O’Neill devolution comments

Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “One Yorkshire isn’t just a bold ambition – things have moved on considerably since we pledged to unleash our enormous potential, using our unique local knowledge and partnerships, for our own people. We have made a submission to government and started negotiations with them based…
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Leeds City Region
12th May 2018
2 mins read

City Region Bid Calls for Channel 4 to Spark a New Revolution

Leeds City Region has submitted its bid to Channel 4 for the broadcasters’ new National HQ outside of London. The bid which responds to the broadcaster’s “4 All the UK” plan to support investment and jobs outside London builds on a number of key themes including the region’s strong pool of young, diverse, creative…
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Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme
12th May 2018
8 mins read

Leeds City team to reap rewards from MIT leadership programme

A Leeds City team has successfully bid for a place on a prestigious leadership programme run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s top universities. The two-year Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme (REAP) provides expert, evidence-based guidance for teams to bring about significant economic and social change in their region. MIT selects…
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