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Foster4Leeds
14th May 2021
2 mins read

Leeds celebrates foster care fortnight 2021

Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of fostering while celebrating the amazing work that foster carers do. Foster4Leeds, Leeds City Council’s dedicated fostering service, are 100% not-for-profit and are committed to providing the very best outcomes for looked after children in Leeds. The number of people fostering with the…
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Happy Easter Leeds
2nd April 2021
2 mins read

We wish you a happy Easter, filled with happiness, peace and love

Easter is a holiday and festival when people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. For those who celebrate the Holy Week, Easter is a day that symbolizes the renewal of the hope that we nurture in our daily lives. The meaning of Easter is Jesus Christ’s victory…
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Virtual Museum Choir
2nd April 2021
1 min read

Museum choir’s uplifting sing song gives Leeds some light entertainment

An inspiring group of singers has brought some much-needed light relief to Leeds with a heart-warming sing along. Members of Leeds City Museum’s community choir worked with the Forget Me Nots Choir, which supports those affected by dementia and their families, on the uplifting virtual collaboration. Their poignant performance of This Little Light has been…
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Bank Holiday reminder for Leeds
2nd April 2021
2 mins read

Bank Holiday reminder for Leeds as lockdown restrictions ease

People across Leeds are being given a reminder of the important role they still play in keeping the city, themselves and others safe as lockdown restrictions start to ease. With Leeds about to head into the Bank Holiday weekend and groups of up to six people from two households now allowed to gather outdoors,…
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Your Vote Matters
2nd April 2021
1 min read

Check your polling station residents advised

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents to check their polling cards when they arrive this week, as a large number of polling stations have changed for 6 May elections. Over 70 polling stations across the city have moved to ensure voting can happen with Covid-19 safe measures in place. Voters are being asked to wear…
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Housing Estate in Holt Park
26th March 2021
2 mins read

Housing estate in Holt Park set for near £9m green refurbishment boost

A housing estate in Holt Park is set to benefit from a major new green refurbishment programme totalling almost £9m. Part funded by Leeds City Council (£4.69m) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS – £4.18m), this significant investment of £8.87m will now be used to deliver a host of whole…
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BBC News
26th March 2021
2 mins read

Statement on the BBC’s plan to move jobs to Leeds

BBC announced it plans to relocate a number of its national journalism roles from London to Leeds. Two BBC News teams will move to Leeds; the Learning and Identity team and some of the new UK Insight team. The move is part of the wider “BBC Across the UK” plan and aligns with the…
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NHS
26th March 2021
1 min read

Leeds City Council delivers free parking boost for local traders

Visitors to Leeds will be able to take advantage of free parking as part of the city’s efforts to get the high street buzzing again following the easing of national coronavirus restrictions. Leeds City Council announced that parking charges are being suspended in council-managed car parks and on-road spaces in the city centre and…
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