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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
3 mins read

Senior councillors to consider Storm Eva floods response report update

Senior councillors in Leeds will discuss an update report on the work carried out in response to the flooding caused by Storm Eva at a meeting next week. The council’s executive board meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday 19 October will consider the review of the actions taken since Boxing Day including lessons learned…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
1 min read

Comment on Yorkshire hosting 2019 UCI cycling road world championships

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “This is more wonderful news for Yorkshire, bringing the cycling road world championships to the county in 2019. Following on from the amazing Tour de France Grand Départ in 2014 and the success of the Tour de Yorkshire, it will be fantastic to welcome the…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
1 min read

Council response to homeless protest ending

A Leeds City Council spokeswoman said: “Our priority is assisting people who need accommodation and support on a daily basis. This was available throughout the protest and would have been provided to anyone that needed it regardless of the protest, making tent city unnecessary. “It takes significant commitment and resources to work with people…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
2 mins read

Tens of thousands flock to phenomenal Light Night 2016

More than 60,000 people flocked to the city centre to be a part of this year’s incredible Light Night Leeds festival. Held over two nights for the first time on October 6 and 7, the unique celebration was the city’s biggest ever, and saw iconic local landmarks and venues illuminated by more than 50 spectacular…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
2 mins read

Exciting new Spanish partnership launches in Horsforth

Horsforth Music Centre, together with Instituto Cervantes, has launched a new package of Flamenco and Spanish language classes on Saturday mornings. Professional Dancer Luisa Galan, who has trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and the Conservatoire of Dance in Cordoba, Spain, has joined the team of professional music and dance teachers at…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
1 min read

New name and exciting new times for West Leeds Activity Centre

People from across the city are being invited to try out the exciting free activities on offer at the newly named West Leeds Activity Centre next weekend. Visitors to West Leeds Activity Centre, formally known as Armley Lazer Centre, will be able to take part in a wide variety of fun free activities at…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
1 min read

Don’t Chance It – Check It! During Tyre Safety Month

Members of the public are being invited to have their car tyres checked as part of an event being held during Tyre Safety Month in Leeds. A pop-up tyre check event, run by Leeds City Council in partnership with Kwik Fit, will be taking place at Crown Point. Shopping Park from 11am until 2pm…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
1 min read

Council’s response to ‘tent city’ protest

Councillor Debra Coupar, Leeds City Council’s executive member for communities said: “We’ve been clear that no one has to sleep rough in Leeds as there is accommodation and support available and our priority remains providing vulnerable people with the help they need. “We’d prefer the group to disband voluntarily, however, they clearly wish to…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
1 min read

Don’t miss out on chance to sponsor three community public bonfires

Time is running out for businesses in Leeds to sponsor three public bonfires in East End Park, Bramley Park and Woodhouse Moor next month as part of celebrations in the city to mark Bonfire Night. As is tradition, six free community bonfires will be held by Leeds City Council this November at Roundhay Park,…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
2 mins read

Influential new Leeds study to help prevent suicide

A highly regarded study of suicide used to understand who is at risk and where help can be targeted is being published on 29th September to coincide with a launch event at the city’s Town Hall. The suicide audit completed by public health professionals in Leeds is considered a ‘gold standard’ and is recommended…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
1 min read

Young volunteers scoop top award for work on WW1 exhibition

A dedicated group of young history-lovers who curated a moving exhibition exploring the impact of the First World War have won a prestigious award. Leeds Museums and Galleries’ Preservative Party, a group of young volunteer curators, scooped the Marsh Award for Museum Learning for the Yorkshire region at a special ceremony at London’s British…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
4 mins read

Summer of fun for children in care thanks to Leeds businesses

Children who are looked after by Leeds City Council have been treated to a host of exciting activities and events thanks to business and organisations from across the city. Over the past few months hundreds of children who are either in foster care, residential care or are recent care leavers have received a variety…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
1 min read

Comment on visit to Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme today by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “The comments today by the Secretary of State were a little disappointing as they offered no new reassurance or commitment to our residents and businesses that the city will get the comprehensive flood defences it urgently needs. The reference to additional funding for the next phase…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
2 mins read

Dazzling display of fire and ice set to light up Leeds

Breath-taking sculptures illuminated by bright orange flames are set to fire the imaginations of visitors to this year’s Light Night Leeds. The incredible creations are one of a huge programme of installations inspired by the elements, which will be on display across the city as part of this year’s two night festival. Created by…
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