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Hannah Cockroft
5th July 2026
5 mins read

Paralympic Champion, Children’s TV Pioneer and Community Leaders Honoured by Leeds Beckett

Leeds Beckett University will honour five exceptional figures at its summer graduation ceremonies this July, recognising outstanding contributions to sport, broadcasting, law, healthcare and public service. Nine-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft CBE, children’s television presenter and inclusion advocate George Webster, former Law Society president Lubna Shuja, community nursing leader Steph Lawrence MBE and…
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Leeds Anchors Execs making their pledge towards Vision Zero
5th July 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Anchor Network Backs West Yorkshire’s Vision Zero Road Safety Campaign

The Leeds Anchors Network, made up of 13 of the city’s largest employers, has announced a major collective commitment to road safety after formally signing up to the Vision Zero campaign. The anchor institutions, which span healthcare, education, local government, culture and utilities, have pledged to play their part in helping to eliminate all…
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Leeds Anchors Network
9th February 2024
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Leeds Anchors Network leads collaborative effort with focus on apprenticeships

Leeds Anchors Network are shining the spotlight on their combined efforts towards degree apprenticeships and apprenticeships in the city. With a shared commitment to empowering individuals, businesses and their staff through education and skills development, the Network is investing in both degree apprenticeships aimed at upskilling staff, and also traditional apprenticeships to bring new…
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Leeds Business Anchors
22nd September 2023
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New network launched to support businesses to drive forward inclusive growth

Leeds City Council has launched a new network to support large businesses across Leeds to drive forward positive social outcomes and contribute to the delivery of inclusive growth across the city. Building on the success of the Leeds Anchor Network, the council is launching Leeds Business Anchors. An initiative to bring together large businesses…
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Leeds Anchors Network
5th November 2021
2 mins read

National funding to tackle health inequalities across Leeds

The Leeds Anchors Network has been awarded funding of £450,000 to reduce health inequalities across the most disadvantaged communities in Leeds. From September 2021, this funding will support new opportunities for a joined-up approach to economic and health issues, focusing on areas with the most need. A dedicated team will work to strengthen links…
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Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour
22nd October 2021
3 mins read

Council, universities and police strengthen community relations partnership

A stronger partnership to build better community relations and address community concerns in inner north west Leeds has been confirmed this week. The partnership, made possible through funding from Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds, will offer a new, dedicated community service for the Headingley, Hyde Park and Little Woodhouse areas. It…
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