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His Majesty The King was welcomed to the library by The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP.
11th November 2022
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Landmark day for Leeds as city welcomes His Majesty The King

His Majesty The King was welcomed to Leeds for his first visit to the city since ascending to the throne. After arriving at historic Leeds Central Library, His Majesty The King unveiled a special plaque to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiative, which was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth…
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Simon On the Streets
11th November 2022
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£26,000 raised as 100 bed down on Leeds street for charity sleep-out

More than 100 people have taken to the streets of Leeds to sleep out for a local homelessness charity, helping to raise over £26,000. Sponsored by British online homeware retailer, DUSK, West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets held its annual sleep out event, ‘Simon’s Big Sleep Out’ at Leeds Civic Hall. The…
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Remembrance Sunday Leeds
11th November 2022
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Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds

Members of all communities across Leeds are warmly invited to join the Lord Mayor on Victoria Gardens to mark Remembrance Sunday. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP, will lead the tributes to service men and women who have lost their lives in times of conflict on Remembrance Sunday. Held…
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Rugby-League-World-Cup-2022
28th October 2022
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Rugby League World Cup stars get rousing reception in Leeds

International sports stars were given the VIP treatment at a civic reception held to celebrate their stay in Leeds for the Rugby League World Cup. The Brazil, Canada and Papua New Guinea women’s teams have all made the city their base for the tournament. The Leeds City Council formally welcomed them to West Yorkshire…
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Christmas Tree Bar
28th October 2022
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Ice to see you again as popular outdoor skating rink returns to Leeds

Skate expectations as Leeds gets ready for a cool Christmas. The hugely popular Ice Cube@Christmas outdoor skating rink will be back on Millennium Square next month, headlining a host for Christmas family fun in Leeds. Taking over Millennium Square for the second year from November 25, with a string of attractions and stalls also…
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Cast members from 'Power Of Performance- This Is Us!'
28th October 2022
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Sport-inspired cultural spectacular will be in a league of its own

Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup. The streets of Leeds will take centre stage today from 4pm as a spectacular outdoor show celebrates the important role that sport and art can both play in bringing people and communities together. Power Of Performance: This Is Us! is…
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Alderman and Alderwoman with the Lord Mayor of Leeds
21st October 2022
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Fourteen former Leeds councillors receive major civic honour

Fourteen former Leeds councillors received one of the highest civic honours the city can bestow, at a special session of full council, marking their exceptional contribution to Leeds and its council. The group of former councillors, who have over 250 years of public service between them and include a former council leader, two former…
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Mason Hicks New Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th October 2022
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New Children’s Mayor of Leeds officially announced

On Thursday 6 October, Mason Hicks, aged 9, from Whitkirk Primary School was announced as the new Children’s Mayor of Leeds by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Robert W Gettings MBE JP at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall. Mason spent much of the summer holidays campaigning in an election that saw nearly…
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Unexpected Significant Rises
14th October 2022
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Leeds City Council taking action to address unexpected £20.4million rising costs budget shortfall

Freezes on recruitment and non-essential spending are being undertaken by Leeds City Council as it looks to tackle additional budget pressures of £20.4million for this year caused by unexpected rising national costs. An updated report on the council’s financial position will be considered by senior councillors on the executive board at its meeting at…
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Rugby League World Cup 2022
7th October 2022
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Leeds warms up for the Rugby League World Cup’s big kick-off

Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup. The city of Leeds is set to turn on the sporting style as it plays its part in making this year’s Rugby League World Cup a truly champion occasion. The long-awaited tournament gets under way later this month, with Leeds…
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Light Night Leeds 2022
30th September 2022
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Back to the future as Light Night takes it to the next level

Celebrating the diverse and thriving creativity of Leeds, Light Night Leeds is an annual free multi-arts and light festival that takes over Leeds City Centre. The historic face of Leeds Civic Hall will be transformed into an incredible retro video game as visitors get to take control of this year’s Light Night Leeds. Using…
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House of Cards
23rd September 2022
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Play your cards light as arts extravaganza stacks the deck for Leeds

Leeds City Centre will be decked out with a giant display of illuminated playing cards when Light Night Leeds returns next month. The spectacular structure entitled House of Cards will be in place at Victoria Leeds, one of an incredible array of illuminated artworks coming to the city for the two-night arts extravaganza on…
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Light Night Leeds 2022
2nd September 2022
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Come out and play as Light Night Leeds returns to dazzle city

Celebrating the diverse and thriving creativity of Leeds, Light Night Leeds is an annual free multi-arts and light festival that takes over Leeds City Centre. The streets of Leeds will be transformed into an incredible illuminated playground when Light Night returns to the city this October. More than 50 spectacular light installations, dynamic projections…
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Real Living Wage
4th February 2022
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Leeds City Council committed to supporting most vulnerable residents and frontline services as annual budget plans confirmed

Investing in new and improved ways of supporting vulnerable children and adults together with protecting frontline services are the key commitments in Leeds City Council’s annual budget plans to be confirmed this month. Those elements underpin the annual budget for 2022/23, which will be considered by senior councillors at the executive board meeting next…
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