Leeds Archives ⋆ Page 62 of 126 ⋆ Leeds Star

16th October 2020

CRIME

2 mins read

Injunction to tackle misuse of fireworks in Leeds granted by court

Additional powers to tackle the misuse of fireworks in communities across Leeds have come into force this month. As part of an injunction order secured at Leeds County Court, both preventative and proactive measures will be available to Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police to take action against any individual or group that…

9th October 2020

CULTURE

2 mins read

Leeds City Council’s buildings illuminated to mark the start of Black History Month

Black History Month is a very important time where we celebrate the history and achievements of black contributions to the UK. Iconic buildings were illuminated to mark the start of activities to celebrate Black History Month in Leeds. Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds Town Hall, and Leeds City Museum were lit up as the city…

9th October 2020

HOMES

2 mins read

Leeds City Council to invest £24 million in green technologies for council homes

Thousands of council tenants across Leeds are to benefit from significantly cheaper energy bills as part of a transformational new programme to improve council housing and cut the city’s carbon footprint. As part of the council’s commitments to invest in green technologies it has gone out to tender for a provider to design, develop…

Calls for review of restrictions on city's hospitality sector

9th October 2020

NEWS

1 min read

Calls for review of restrictions on city’s hospitality sector

Civic leaders in Leeds have joined forces with the local hospitality sector to call on the government to urgently review restrictions, in particular those requiring venues to close their doors at 10pm and to consider sector specific support. In a joint letter issued to the Prime Minister, Councillor Judith Blake, leader Leeds City Council…

9th October 2020

TRANSPORT

2 mins read

Residents and businesses praised for dramatic shift to cleaner vehicles in Leeds

Leeds City Council is thanking residents, organisations and businesses that have switched to cleaner and greener vehicles or who regularly travel sustainably for helping to protect the health of everyone in the city from polluted air. Over the last four years, the number of ultra-low emission vehicles and cleaner diesel buses and heavy goods…

9th October 2020

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

2 mins read

Birdwatching partnership takes local older people under its wing

A group of older people in Leeds will form a flock of budding birdwatchers this winter thanks to a heart-warming new community project. Through an innovative partnership between Leeds Museums and Galleries, arts organisation Skippko and older people’s support network Armley Helping Hands, the group is being encouraged to spot and identify the…

9th October 2020

NEWS

2 mins read

Launch of the ‘Levy Match Leeds’ service to boost apprenticeship numbers in Leeds

A new service detailing how private sector businesses can help small and medium enterprises (SMEs), access funding through the Apprenticeship Levy to create their own training and skills opportunities, is being launched by Leeds City Council in partnership with the Leeds Anchors Network. The ‘Levy Match Leeds’ initiative aims to improve access for SMEs…

9th October 2020

TRANSPORT

2 mins read

Yorkshire leaders call for full delivery of HS2’s Eastern Leg to bridge East – West divide

A group of MPs, civic and business leaders from across Yorkshire has written to Boris Johnson calling for the full delivery of HS2’s Eastern Leg. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the cross-party group cites a new report which demonstrates stark social and economic inequalities between the Eastern and Western regions of the…

2nd October 2020

NEWS

2 mins read

Bus routes returning to serve the Headrow in both directions in next exciting phase of scheme

A £20million city centre improvement scheme has reached the next exciting phase of delivery. From Sunday (4 October), buses will return to serve the Headrow in both directions. This means that the temporary bus stops on Calverley Street, Great George Street and Merrion Street will be taken out of use and later removed. Bus…

2nd October 2020

WHAT'S ON

3 mins read

Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival is taking to the skies

Experience Art in the Dark. Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival. Over two incredible nights in October some of Leeds’ most recognisable indoor and outdoor spaces are transformed by spectacular artworks and captivating performances by local, national and international artists. Light Night invites people to see the city…

Work by artist Catherine Bertola created for Below the Salt at Temple Newsam House

2nd October 2020

CULTURE

2 mins read

House’s 500-year-old inventory displayed for first time

A 500-year-old checklist detailing the complete contents of Temple Newsam House when it was first built has gone on display in an exhibition exploring centuries of life above and below stairs. Compiled for Thomas, Lord Darcy, thought to be the house’s first official resident, the fascinating inventory would have served as comprehensive stocktake of…

2nd October 2020

NEWS

1 min read

Major regeneration boost for Morley

Morley is to benefit from a share of an £80 million government cash injection to breathe new life into its town centre. Leeds City Council has received £750,000 as one of 100 places across the country and 15 in Yorkshire – that have secured between £500,000 and £1million to help them recover from the…

2nd October 2020

NEWS

2 mins read

People of Leeds encouraged to collect tree seeds that will form future woodlands across the city

Leeds City Council is encouraging people within their household groups or support bubbles to collect tree seeds in their local parks and green spaces to help support the growing of future woodlands across Leeds. Running until November, residents can collect acorns, beech nuts, chestnuts and conkers, and leave them in seed collection boxes across…

2nd October 2020

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

1 min read

Leeds learning project makes history with “museum Oscars” win

A life-changing learning project giving young people with additional educational needs the chance to work with a spectacular collection of historic museum exhibits has scooped a prestigious national award. Careers for All, run by Leeds Museums and Galleries was named Museums and Heritage Award Learning Programme of the Year 2020 for providing young people…

25th September 2020

NEWS

1 min read

Leeds is crowned best events destination at UK conference awards

Conference Leeds the conference bureau for the city of Leeds, is thrilled to announce that Leeds has been crowned Best Events Destination at the 2020 C&IT Awards, which was held virtually on Thursday the 24th of September. The city of Leeds was shortlisted for the award for Best Events Destination which aimed to recognise the…

25th September 2020

MUSIC

3 mins read

HAIM add special Leeds outdoor show on Millennium Square

Due to phenomenal demand HAIM are delighted to announce they have added a very special outdoor UK show to their ‘The One More HAIM Tour’. The chart-topping sisters – whose critically acclaimed third studio album Women In Music Pt. III is out now – will play Millennium Square, Leeds on Thursday June 24, 2021. This extra special…

25th September 2020

OUR CITY

1 min read

Competition launched for the redevelopment of Leeds City Square

Experienced design teams are being encouraged to enter a competition to transform Leeds City Square as part of plans to make the city centre more vibrant, dynamic and inclusive. The competition has been launched by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) on behalf of Balfour Beatty and Leeds City Council and will appeal…

18th September 2020

EDUCATION

3 mins read

Welcome to Leeds message to students from Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake

Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “I’d like to extend a warm Leeds welcome to all the students returning to study and those joining us for the first time. “Leeds rightly prides itself on being a welcoming city, and a place where we all work together. The council is working with…

18th September 2020

HEALTH

2 mins read

No new COVID-19 restrictions in Leeds for a further week

No new restrictions have been imposed on Leeds by the government today, but the city could face further limits this time next week if the number of infections continues to rise. People are being urged to do everything they can to help stop the spread of the virus as the city remains in enhanced…

18th September 2020

NEWS

3 mins read

Work with businesses steps up in bid to prevent further spread of coronavirus

Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police are engaging with businesses to help ensure that they have the necessary COVID safety measures in place, ahead of more rigorous checks and enforcement. As the infection rate in Leeds continues to rise, city leaders are calling on bars, restaurants, and takeaways across the city to help…

Leeds - Page 62

Injunction to tackle misuse of fireworks in Leeds granted by court

Leeds City Council’s buildings illuminated to mark the start of Black History Month

Leeds City Council to invest £24 million in green technologies for council homes

Calls for review of restrictions on city’s hospitality sector

Residents and businesses praised for dramatic shift to cleaner vehicles in Leeds

Birdwatching partnership takes local older people under its wing

Launch of the ‘Levy Match Leeds’ service to boost apprenticeship numbers in Leeds

Yorkshire leaders call for full delivery of HS2’s Eastern Leg to bridge East – West divide

Bus routes returning to serve the Headrow in both directions in next exciting phase of scheme

Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival is taking to the skies

House’s 500-year-old inventory displayed for first time

Major regeneration boost for Morley

People of Leeds encouraged to collect tree seeds that will form future woodlands across the city

Leeds learning project makes history with “museum Oscars” win

Leeds is crowned best events destination at UK conference awards

HAIM add special Leeds outdoor show on Millennium Square

Competition launched for the redevelopment of Leeds City Square

Welcome to Leeds message to students from Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake

No new COVID-19 restrictions in Leeds for a further week

Work with businesses steps up in bid to prevent further spread of coronavirus

MOST POPULAR

Categories