Local Government Association

Leeds City Council
18th September 2020
2 mins read

Stark impact of coronavirus on council’s budget outlined to executive board

Proposals to tackle Leeds City Council’s significant budget shortfall, which has risen sharply due to the continued costs of coronavirus, are set to be discussed by senior councillors next week. As part of a meeting of the executive board on Thursday 24 September 2020, members will have the opportunity to consider a number of reports…
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Leeds City Council
19th June 2020
1 min read

Leader of Leeds City Council calls for urgent government support as Covid-19 costs near £200million and threaten services

Financial cost of coronavirus shown in new reports. The Leader of Leeds City Council has called for urgent government support as the costs of coronavirus in the city approach £200million and threaten big cuts to services. The council released a series of reports today outlining its perilous financial position. The position has been significantly…
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Leeds Primary Schools
22nd May 2020
2 mins read

Leeds City Council statement on re-opening primary schools

Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council executive member for learning, skills, employment and equality said: “Last week, the Government declared which year group cohorts (Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6) can return to school from June 1 at the earliest, joining those pupils who have been eligible to attend school throughout the past…
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