Last week, Leeds Cares unveiled the highly anticipated bust of Captain Sir Tom Moore in the Bexley Wing at St James Hospital thanks to the amazing donation from Garry McBride, founder of Derbyshire-based Monumental Icons. The bust of the Second World War veteran – complete with medals and the NHS fundraising hero’s trademark blazer…
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Universal access to accessible, affordable and sustainable travel choices will be considered by senior councillors next week. Leeds City Council’s draft ‘Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy’ aims to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth, and improve the health and well-being of Leeds residents. The six ‘big moves’ outlined in the strategy act as an…
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The 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (4PARA) has been awarded the city’s highest civic honour in recognition of their many years of devoted service and historic association with Leeds. Established in 1942, 4PARA are the first military service unit to be bestowed with Honorary Freedom of Leeds since HMS Ark Royal received the honour…
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A new campaign has been launched in Leeds to raise awareness that people aged 60 and over are at greater risk of health complications from COVID-19 and how people can continue to stay active and connected safely while reducing physical contact. Health and care organisations across Leeds are working together to launch a positive…
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Early budget proposals for 2021/22 presented to Leeds City Council’s executive board next week detail efforts to address a £119m deficit, but the tough decisions presented won’t be finalised until February. The funding gap for the next financial year was first reported to the board in September through a medium term financial plan. Thanks…
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A mural of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, whose courageous fight against motor neurone disease (MND) continues to inspire people from across the world is set for completion in Leeds city centre later this week. Depicted wearing the famous colours of Leeds Rhinos – the club synonymous with the former scrum-half during his glittering…
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From organising drop-offs of donated goods to packing food parcels for delivery to those in need, staff from Spire Leeds Hospital are volunteering their time at their local Leeds North and West Food Bank in the run up to Christmas to make sure local children and families don’t go hungry. Spire staff are lending…
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A lifelong line dancer from Leeds has been lauded for charity lockdown lessons which have given a vital lifeline to dozens of isolated older people from across the city. Julie Clarkson, from Churwell, had been delivering weekly exercise classes for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) for two years, before having to suspend…
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Leeds City Council has committed to providing free school meals for eligible children across the city over the Christmas break and February half-term. The Covid Winter Grant Fund was announced by the Government on 8 November 2020 to enable local authorities to better support vulnerable children, families and individuals. Leeds City Council was allocated…
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Leeds City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting local housing growth needs after drawing up proposals to end the uncertainty surrounding green belt sites. Councillors are set to consider a proposal for 37 green belt sites to be removed from Leeds’s Site Allocations Plan (SAP) and retained as green belt land. The SAP…
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Leeds City Council and the city’s retailers have been working hard to provide a safe shopping environment now that lockdown restrictions have eased. Footfall is expected to increase over the next few weeks and journeys may take longer than usual. To avoid getting caught in the Christmas rush, people are being encouraged to plan…
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A new local contact tracing system for Leeds is set to boost the city’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. On Monday (November 30) the Leeds COVID-19 Connect and Support Service is being launched by Leeds City Council in partnership with Public Health England, enhancing ongoing work to protect residents and communities from…
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Leeds City Council’s Connecting Leeds team have planted the first trees along their A61(South) scheme. The tree planting forms part of a wider project set to improve the corridor by introducing the provision of new bus lanes, a range of bus priority measures, 3.5km of junction improvements and new dedicated walking and cycling routes.…
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Leeds City Council and third sector organisations across the city are launching ‘Leeds For All’, a programme of free and inclusive activities to celebrate International Day of Disabled People this week. The important day takes place annually on 3 December and is an opportunity for people across the world to celebrate the achievements and…
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Parents and guardians are being asked to ‘Give Safe Gifts’ by setting the security settings on smart phones, laptops or games consoles before giving them to children for Christmas. The Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership, West Yorkshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are launching their ‘Give Safe Gifts’ campaign on…
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Hospital charity Leeds Cares is due to give at least £1 million for initiatives to support NHS staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust during the second wave of the pandemic. The charity will invest nearly £900,000 in a clinical psychology programme for frontline health workers, including those who are treating patients with covid-19.…
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To mark this year’s Carers Rights Day, the Leeds Carers Partnership has launched a new strategy focused on supporting the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of those providing unpaid care. With support from the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Board, the strategy, known as ‘Putting carers at the heart of everything we do’, sets out…
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Local restriction tiers: what you need to know. Sets out the local restriction tier system that will be in place from Wednesday 2 December, including what you can and cannot do in each tier. Remember, ‘Hands. Face. Space’: Hands – wash your hands regularly and for 20 seconds Face – wear a face covering…
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Stars of stage, sport and screen will join residents from all across Leeds for the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on which will premiere on December 2. The exciting line-up for the online seasonal showpiece has been revealed and features a vibrant mix of chart-topping musical artists, talented local acts, classical and theatrical…
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Musicians, artists, producers and composers in Leeds have been challenged to put their talents to the test by creating a new piece capturing the evolution of the city’s soundtrack. A partnership between Abbey House Museum and Music:Leeds is calling on modern day maestros to create a composition inspired by the 200 years of history…
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