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Leeds John Charles Centre of Sport
10th February 2023
1 min read

Active Leeds introduces low sensory gym sessions

Active Leeds have announced they will be introducing low sensory gym sessions across some of its gyms in Leeds. The sessions are designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions. Loud music and bright lights can be a trigger for neurodivergent people, making activity in…
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Forward Leeds
10th February 2023
2 mins read

Senior councillors in Leeds discuss annual Safer Leeds progress report

A report which highlights the positive progress of the council’s Safer Leeds executive has been discussed by senior councillors in Leeds. The council’s executive board considered the annual report, which detailed the positive partnership work happening across Leeds to make the city safer and the good progress which has been made against the council’s…
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Leeds Innovation Arc
10th February 2023
3 mins read

New funding puts innovators on path to bright business future

Leeds City Council has confirmed new funding for a range of initiatives designed to help aspiring business innovators make their mark on the world. The council’s Innovation@Leeds programme recently launched a scheme offering grants to organisations that are ready, willing and able to provide expert support to grassroots entrepreneurs looking to develop their own…
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Children's Lord Mayor
3rd February 2023
3 mins read

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales visits Kirkgate Market

We were delighted to welcome HRH The Princess of Wales to Leeds as she visited Leeds Market as part of the launch of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s ‘Shaping Us’ campaign. Her Royal Highness was in Leeds to launch the campaign – a city that has the ambition to be the best…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
3rd February 2023
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns in February to showcase opportunities

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to the Leeds First Direct Arena on Monday 6th February 2023, showcasing apprenticeship opportunities across the city. The free-to-attend event, running from 2-8pm on Monday 6 February, will feature over 100 exhibitors and employers offering apprenticeship information, advice, and live vacancies. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover more…
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Leeds Valentine's Funfair
3rd February 2023
1 min read

Love is in the fair as attraction celebrates 30 years in Leeds

Leeds will be feeling the love once again this February as the hugely-popular Valentine’s Fair returns for its landmark 30th year. Leeds City Council will be teaming up with International Funfairs to bring the UK’s best known Valentine’s Fair back to Leeds City Centre over the half term holidays. Celebrating three decades of operation,…
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Emii Alrai, Coude
3rd February 2023
2 mins read

Leeds Art Gallery’s new show will be a love letter to art in Leeds

An exciting new cultural showcase will see the remarkable talent and diversity of Leeds’s artists celebrated at the city’s art gallery. Leeds Art Gallery has gathered a stunning selection of contemporary artworks submitted by artists working across different disciplines for the first open exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery in more than a decade, which…
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Leeds Central Library's naval battle
3rd February 2023
2 mins read

All hands on deck as library’s epic naval battle unfolds

An epic, century-old “Instagram Story” featuring pivotal scenes from a dramatic naval conflict waged by British ships has unfolded during research by librarians in Leeds. The step-by-step, illustrated account, estimated to be more than 50 feet in length, documents every cannon blast and flaming sail from the pivotal battles of Solebay and Texel which…
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Leeds-City-Council-Budget-Consultation-2023-24
3rd February 2023
3 mins read

Leeds City Council Leader continues call for change to national funding model as final 2023/24 budget released

The Leader of Leeds City Council has reiterated his call for urgent changes to how local authorities are funded after final budget proposals to deliver £58.6million savings in the next financial year were published. Leeds City Council Leader Councillor James Lewis called for the immediate implementation of the government’s Fair Funding Review and a…
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Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme
3rd February 2023
4 mins read

An update on the progress of flood alleviation works in Leeds

Leeds City Council can provide an update on its multi-million-pound work to reduce local flooding risk – and has reminded residents of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their homes during the wettest months of the year. The last three months of 2022 saw higher-than-average rainfall and high river levels across…
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Martin Clunes, Councillor Helen Hayden and West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin welcomed the mounted police unit from the West Yorkshire Police.
27th January 2023
3 mins read

Actor Martin Clunes comes to Leeds to see the award-winning equestrian infrastructure on the East Leeds Orbital Route

The East Leeds Orbital Route wins award for “Gold Standard” designed equestrian route and Martin Clunes, the president of The British Horse Society comes to Leeds to commemorate. Doc Martin actor, and British Horse Society President, Martin Clunes visited Leeds on Friday 20 January to see first-hand the designated bridleway on the East Leeds…
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Family children tree
27th January 2023
1 min read

First community trees planted for Armley Gyratory highways scheme

Work has started to plant the first of over 600 trees in the local community as part the Armley Gyratory highways scheme. A total of 21 fruit trees were planted in Brickfield Park, next to the Lady Pit Lane allotments by volunteers, councillors and organised by Leeds City Council’s parks and countryside rangers. This…
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Leeds Sports Awards
13th January 2023
2 mins read

Finalists announced for 2023 Leeds Sports Awards

Leeds Sports Awards will be taking place on Friday 17th March at New Dock Hall and it promises to be a special event. The finalists have been announced for the 20th Annual Leeds Sports Awards to take place at New Dock Hall on Friday 17th March. After a record level of nominations, 51 finalists…
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