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Kirkstall Abbey Leeds
13th May 2022
2 mins read

New chapter begins to help secure future of Kirkstall Abbey

An exciting new programme of events and activity is being put together as part of innovative plans to invest in a sustainable future for historic Kirkstall Abbey. Following a public consultation earlier this year, the project will see new entrance charges introduced for non-Leeds residents visiting the abbey ruins, helping to generate crucial income…
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AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds
22nd April 2022
3 mins read

AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds

There are just 50 days to go until the eagerly-anticipated AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds kicks off and there’s still time to join the world’s best to swim, bike, run across the weekend around Roundhay Park. Leeds will play host to a two-day triathlon festival on 11-12 June for a sixth…
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MMR vaccine Leeds
22nd April 2022
1 min read

Don’t let measles, mumps and rubella into your child’s world

Reminder as Leeds marks World Immunisation Week The importance of the MMR vaccine to protect children against measles, mumps and rubella is the focus of a new campaign as Leeds marks World Immunisation Week. Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases and protect ourselves and our children against ill health. According…
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David Oluwale Bridge
1st April 2022
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Key milestone as stunning David Oluwale tribute bridges the gap

A striking new bridge dedicated to the memory of a man who died after being racially harassed has been lowered into place across the River Aire in Leeds. Engineers working on the David Oluwale Bridge completed one of the project’s major milestones over the weekend, with cranes carefully placing the 40 tonne structure over…
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Kippax Heat Pump Visit
1st April 2022
4 mins read

Council’s building decarbonisation programme hits major milestone with more than half of upgrades complete

A major programme to install £25.3m of green upgrades across 40 public buildings has hit a significant milestone with Leeds City Council confirming that installation work has now completed at more than half of the sites. Eight leisure centres, twelve primary schools, four homes for older people, two popular attractions, four civic buildings, a…
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What We Go Through Together
25th March 2022
1 min read

Beautiful butterflies pay tribute to frontline NHS Staff

Hundreds of stunning origami butterflies have taken flight at Leeds City Museum in a moving tribute to the remarkable efforts of the city’s frontline NHS workers. Entitled What We Go Through Together, the poignant new display is made up of 600 carefully folded butterflies which were created by members of the Adult Critical Care…
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Hope Foundry
25th March 2022
3 mins read

Join the conversation about conservation and help shape Mabgate’s future

People in Leeds are being encouraged to have their views on newly-announced plans to create a conservation area in one of the city’s most historic and characterful neighbourhoods. The proposed Mabgate conservation area would aim to protect and enhance heritage assets while also helping ensure that future development work respects the district’s existing architecture…
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Leeds Central Library
25th March 2022
2 mins read

Leeds Central Library receives £500k funding boost

New funding from Arts Council England and Leeds City Council will invest more than £500k in making the library better than ever. Leeds City Council’s library service has been successful in securing more than £250,000 of new funding from Arts Council England to transform Leeds Central Library. The Central Library, which first opened its…
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Participants at a pilot GENie bootcamp held last year at the University of Leeds's NEXUS innovation hub
18th March 2022
2 mins read

Young people can think big at council-backed innovation skills bootcamp

Young people in Leeds can take an important step towards a healthy future in the world of business by applying for places at a new innovation bootcamp. Jointly funded by Leeds City Council and Leeds City College, the GENie (Generation of Innovators and Entrepreneurs) bootcamp is an intensive five-day experience designed for big thinkers…
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