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Lizzie Deignan Tour de Yorkshire
6th February 2018
2 mins read

Join the Tour de Yorkshire’s army of valued volunteers

Welcome to Yorkshire are on the lookout for a record number of Tour Makers for the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire (May 3-6). Tour Makers are passionate and reliable volunteers who are deployed along the race route to provide a warm welcome to the millions of fans who watch the action in person. They also…
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Leeds Ice Cube
2nd February 2018
2 mins read

Chill at the Ice Cube this week!

The Ice Cube, returns to Millennium Square this Friday, giving visitors a chance to whizz around the ice under the specially covered outdoor rink. The official launch of event will be marked with a special ‘dancing on ice’ performance at 5pm on Friday by Radio Aire Breakfast show presenters Caroline and Ant. Radio Aire as…
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Child Friendly Leeds
2nd February 2018
3 mins read

Child Friendly Leeds 2018 champions announced

The winners of the fifth Child Friendly Leeds awards have been announced in a star-studded ceremony at Leeds City Varieties last night (Thursday 1 February). The awards, organised, planned and presented by young people, celebrate some of the people, places and organisations helping to make Leeds a child friendly city. Hundreds of nominations came in for…
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Roman coins
1st February 2018
2 mins read

Copper load of museum’s ancient Roman coin hoard

A remarkable Roman stash made up of hundreds of ancient coins has gone on display in Leeds this week. Part of the famous Cridling Stubbs hoard, which lay buried in a North Yorkshire field for more than 1,600 years, can now be seen in Leeds City Museum’s Ancient Worlds gallery until July. Experts believe…
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St. George’s Crypt
31st January 2018
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Council set to invest £5 million in affordable, supported accommodation

Leeds City Council is set to approve a five million pound investment through a mix of grant and loan funding, to provide supported accommodation for some of the city’s most vulnerable adults, young people and families. At the next meeting of the council’s executive board, members are expect to approve low interest loan funding…
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Arts Leeds
31st January 2018
1 min read

Grants boost announced for city’s cultural community

Innovative arts organisations making a difference across Leeds’s cultural community are set to be awarded more than £1.7m in vital funding. The latest round of arts Leeds grants will go before Leeds City Council’s executive board next week, with 42 groups and organisations around the city recommended to receive funding as part of the…
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Chippendale
31st January 2018
1 min read

Object of the week- Chippendale lady’s secretaire

A beautifully elaborate example work by a word famous Leeds master craftsman, this beautiful lady’s secretaire will be going on display at Leeds City Museum next month. Made by none other than Thomas Chippendale, the stunning cabinet was created in 1773 and fashioned from specially-imported Chinese lacquer panels. Originally made for the State Bedroom…
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Budget Proposals
30th January 2018
3 mins read

Revised budget proposals at Leeds City Council’s executive board

Finalised budget proposals will go to Leeds City Council’s executive board next week as the council continues to balance reductions in funding with ever-increasing demands on services. Since initial plans were published in December, the council has been told its funding from government under the provisional local government finance settlement has been reduced by…
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Moor Allerton Grange Primary School
30th January 2018
1 min read

Additional school places plan for north Leeds

Plans for additional primary school places in north Leeds are to be discussed at executive board on 7 Feb. Proposals to merge Allerton Grange high school and Moor Allerton Grange primary to form a through school with additional primary places were consulted on late last year. A report summarising the consultation outcomes and proposing…
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Dr Cameron Cllr Charlwood Catherine Ward
29th January 2018
3 mins read

Tackling mental health stigma one day at a time

A wide range of activity is happening across Leeds to highlight Time to Talk Day 2018 which is on Thursday 1 February. Time to Talk Day 2018 is highlighting that wherever you are – at home, at work, in the market or on the Chevin – you can have a conversation about mental health.…
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New Bewerley Children’s Centre
26th January 2018
1 min read

Glowing report for Little Owls nursery New Bewerley

Children who attend the Leeds City Council run Little Owls nursery New Bewerley can expect outstanding provision, according to the latest report by government inspectors, Ofsted. Little Owls nursery New Bewerley has been judged as outstanding in all areas in the inspection which was carried out in January. The nursery, which is based at…
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Woodhall Lake Leeds Nature Area
25th January 2018
1 min read

Council safeguards future of greenspace and sports fields in west Leeds

The future of an important area of amenity greenspace in west Leeds has been secured by Leeds City Council. Following long and detailed negotiations, the council has acquired football pitches and associated recreational land at Woodhall Playing Fields on Woodhall Lane in Pudsey from the University of Bradford. By taking the site into its…
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Holocaust Memorial Day
23rd January 2018
2 mins read

Lord Mayor to lead city Holocaust Memorial Day event

A city civic commemoration event marking Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on Sunday 28 January at Leeds Town Hall from 2pm. The event will be hosted by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Jane Dowson and will remember those who were persecuted and died during the Holocaust and other genocides. Also attending the event as…
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City Connect
22nd January 2018
1 min read

Decision made to call in Carillion bond

Following Carillion going into liquidation, Leeds City Council have made a decision to implement a contingency measure put in place to deal with the company failing. The council’s approval for the competitive tender for the Leeds city centre cycle Superhighway City Connect 2, (phase 1) contract was awarded to Carillion Construction Limited on 3rd…
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