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Tropical World Young Ambassador
20th December 2017
1 min read

Tropical treat this Christmas as a new young ambassador is crowned

Leeds favourite attraction, Tropical World has crowned its first ever Young Ambassador – Thomas Paddy, 11 from Leeds. Thomas, beat off competition from the three other finalists after being nominated by his family for being so passionate about animals and wants to go on to gain the right qualifications to let him work with animals…
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Visit Leeds
20th December 2017
1 min read

Visit Leeds is Yorkshire’s number one

Visit Leeds has climbed 44 places to be the number one in Yorkshire and the Humber and eighth nationally in the 2017 English Tourism Social Media Index, an annual league table which grades 133 regional tourism bodies in England according to social media performance by their official channels. The Index, produced by social media agency…
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Leeds Millennium Square Ice Cube
20th December 2017
2 mins read

Keep cool at Millennium Square’s Ice Cube in the New Year

The Ice Cube, the city’s coolest attraction, will return to Millennium Square in February 2018, once again providing the opportunity for visitors of all ages and abilities to try their hand at ice skating under the specially covered outdoor rink. Organised by Leeds City Council with support from new event media partners Radio Aire, who…
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Millennium Square
19th December 2017
5 mins read

Spectacular return to Millennium Square for Opera North next summer

Opera North and Leeds City Council have announced more details of their return to Millennium Square next summer. With an eclectic mix of operatic and classical greats, orchestral club anthems and a special live screening of the classic British film Brassed Off in all its grit and glory, accompanied by Grimethorpe Colliery Band and…
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Leeds Kirkgate Market
18th December 2017
2 mins read

Experience Christmas at Kirkgate after hours at the Night Market

Visitors to Leeds historic Kirkgate Market will enjoy an extra special treat when it once again opens its doors after dark, for a special festive Night Market. Thursday 21 December will be the next chance to visit the popular #KirkLate Night Market, when the events space and food hall section of Kirkgate will once…
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Budget consultation December 2017
18th December 2017
2 mins read

Budget consultation December 2017

Consultation is open for people to express their views on Leeds City Council’s annual budget plans, which were published last week. The proposals are aimed at helping the council again maximise efficiencies while coping with reductions to funding in the face of rising pressures on services.  One proposal is to again accept the government’s offer to add…
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Leeds Bin App
18th December 2017
2 mins read

Annual Christmas bin collection changes

Waste and recycling bin collection changes are to take place over the Christmas and new year period. Collections will take place up until and including Christmas Eve – Sunday 24 December. Bins scheduled to be emptied on Christmas day will instead be emptied the day before on Christmas Eve. Otherwise all other collections will…
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Party Animals
15th December 2017
1 min read

Young people warned about the risks of party invites over the festive season

Young people across Leeds are being reminded how to keep themselves and their friends safe this party season, to avoid becoming a victim of Child Sexual Exploitation. The Leeds Safeguarding Children Board is highlighting the ‘Party Animals’ campaign over the Christmas season, to warn teenagers about the potential dangers of attending parties or ‘get-togethers’…
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George street artist's impression
15th December 2017
2 mins read

Developers announced for major city centre development

The development company selected to carry out a major scheme to revitalise an historic street in Leeds city centre has been announced this week. Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board have approved Town Centre Securities (TCS) as the council’s selected partner to transform the George Street area, between Kirkgate Market and the Victoria…
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West Yorkshire Playhouse
15th December 2017
3 mins read

Green light for West Yorkshire Playhouse redevelopment

Arts Council England have today confirmed a total grant of £6.6m towards the landmark redevelopment of West Yorkshire Playhouse, with further news that the project has been granted planning consent, thereby giving the green light for a transformational moment in the theatre’s history. The £14m project, led by Leeds City Council, will be funded by…
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School Admission Arrangements for 2019-2020
15th December 2017
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Consultation on School Admission arrangements for 2019/2020

Leeds City Council is currently consulting on changes to arrangements for school admissions for 2019-2020. In line with the School Admissions Code, admission authorities are required to consult on their admission policy whenever they would like to make a change. There are no significant changes to the priorities being offered within the policy. One…
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Xmaslights
15th December 2017
2 mins read

Lord Mayor’s official Christmas card for 2017 designed by 8-year-old

A winning design has been chosen by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Jane Dowson for her official Christmas card this year. The winner and two runners-up received a special thanks and congratulations on stage at the Lord Mayor’s Christmas carol concert on Thursday evening. Following the Christmas card competition which was launched with…
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Leeds Bridge
14th December 2017
1 min read

Leeds Bridge maintenance scheme starting in new year

A programme of urgent maintenance works is to begin early in the new year on the historic Leeds Bridge. From Monday 8 January 2018, work will start on essential works to strengthen, clean and repaint the bridge which carries traffic on Bridge End over the River Aire by The Calls in the city centre.…
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Cllr Charlwood launches Wykebeck
12th December 2017
2 mins read

New complex needs day centres for people with dementia launched

An innovative service to support people in local communities with complex needs is opening in East Leeds. The formal opening ceremony of Wykebeck Valley Complex Needs Centre was opened today (12 December 2017). The former day centre has been transformed and upgraded to become a complex needs and dementia service, with extra investment in…
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Buddhist Faith
8th December 2017
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Buddhist monks attend captivating new display

A fascinating collection of items has gone on display in Leeds as part of a new exhibition exploring the ancient history of the Buddhist faith. Monks from Headingley Thai Temple visited Leeds City Museum’s Voices of Asia gallery today (Friday) where the items are being shown as part an ongoing project looking at the…
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Temple Newsam Christmas
6th December 2017
1 min read

A visit to house’s wonderful workshop is good for your elf

Hidden away, deep inside Temple Newsam House is a fantastically festive creation worthy of Santa’s most enterprising elves. The wonderful workshop will be the latest addition to the beautiful mansion’s spectacular 500 years of Christmas celebrations, which take place this Saturday and Sunday. Crafted entirely from leftover parts taken from previous exhibitions and installations,…
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