Civic leaders in Leeds have joined forces with the local hospitality sector to call on the government to urgently review restrictions, in particular those requiring venues to close their doors at 10pm and to consider sector specific support. In a joint letter issued to the Prime Minister, Councillor Judith Blake, leader Leeds City Council…
Keep ReadingA month on from Leeds City Council’s #8for8 initiative, civic leaders and Leeds sporting legends have come together and reaffirmed their commitment to work together to end racism and discrimination. Joining Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council and Tom Riordan, the council’s chief executive, to show their support to tackling racism and…
Keep ReadingLeeds City Council has today been confirmed by the government to be a lead local authority on behalf of the Leeds City Region on the new national coronavirus test and trace services. The services are being overseen by chief executive of Leeds City Council Tom Riordan, in his new role as National Test and…
Keep ReadingLeeds City Council is helping drive the effort to enable the city to prepare for the future during the coronavirus pandemic as it starts conversations with partners around how to create safe work and education places, public spaces and public transport should restrictions be eased. The council’s Leader Councillor Judith Blake and chief executive…
Keep ReadingLeeds and the wider city region welcome the news from Channel 4 that creative and digital departments will sit at the heart of the new national HQ in Leeds. Councilor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council said: “It is fantastic to hear Channel 4 have chosen to put such a strong emphasis on…
Keep ReadingLeeds City Council has underlined its continued commitment to supporting armed forces personnel and veterans this month. This follows representatives of the UK’s armed forces joining Councillors at Leeds Civic Hall, including Leeds City leader Councillor Judith Blake and the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Graham Latty, to mark the re-signing of a special council covenant.…
Keep ReadingThe leader and Chief Executive of Leeds City Council comment on Saleem Tariq, Deputy Director of Children’s and Families, being honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “I’m delighted that Sal Tariq’s work putting children and young people at the centre of everything we…
Keep ReadingChannel 4 has confirmed the Leeds City Region will be the home of its new national headquarters. The announcement follows two years of discussions with the broadcaster led by the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership with cross-party support from local authority partners, Screen Yorkshire, the creative and digital industries, the education sector and many…
Keep ReadingA delegation of industry leaders from Leeds is heading to Boston in America this week to strengthen and develop links between the two cities. Building on visits to Leeds from delegates from Greater Boston in recent years, the trip taking place from July 25-27 is being managed by Leeds City Council, with chief executive…
Keep ReadingThe achievements of Leeds’s first world boxing champion Josh Warrington have been recognised with a special civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Graham Latty. Joining the Lord Mayor at Leeds Civic Hall to celebrate Josh’s momentous world title win at his beloved Elland Road in May, were family members, friends and city dignitaries.…
Keep ReadingLeeds City Region has submitted its bid to Channel 4 for the broadcasters’ new National HQ outside of London. The bid which responds to the broadcaster’s “4 All the UK” plan to support investment and jobs outside London builds on a number of key themes including the region’s strong pool of young, diverse, creative…
Keep ReadingA Leeds City team has successfully bid for a place on a prestigious leadership programme run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s top universities. The two-year Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme (REAP) provides expert, evidence-based guidance for teams to bring about significant economic and social change in their region. MIT selects…
Keep ReadingFollowing Carillion going into liquidation, Leeds City Council have made a decision to implement a contingency measure put in place to deal with the company failing. The council’s approval for the competitive tender for the Leeds city centre cycle Superhighway City Connect 2, (phase 1) contract was awarded to Carillion Construction Limited on 3rd…
Keep ReadingFollowing media interest, Leeds City Council wishes to clarify that no final contract was given to Carillion in regards to the East Leeds Orbital Road (ELOR). Tom Riordan, Leeds City Council Chief Executive said: “We are looking at the impact the news about Carillion will have on the council and wider city. We know…
Keep ReadingNew Leeds Recovery Hubs across Leeds, which are at the heart of the Leeds Recovery Service, have been launched today [Monday 30th October]. Bringing together beds and community resources they will provide a comprehensive recovery service that will help people to return home after needing hospital care. By working with teams based across the…
Keep ReadingStatement from Tom Riordan, CEO Leeds City Council, Helen Kemp, CEO Leeds Mind and Dr Sara Munro, Chief Executive Leeds and York Partnership NHS Trust following concerns raised about an attraction at The Great Escape: “We believe strongly that there is no place for the stigmatisation of mental health in Leeds. When we became aware The…
Keep ReadingLeading local businesses will come together tomorrow to hear how they can unite behind Leeds’s once-in-a-generation bid to be named European Capital of Culture 2023. Northern Ballet will host this Wednesday’s event (March 8), which will see more than a hundred of the city’s business leaders invited to get involved in backing the ambitious bid.…
Keep ReadingLeeds City Council is today announcing the retirement of Nigel Richardson after six years as the council’s director of children’s services. Nigel will step down as director at the end of September. He has a long career working for 34 years in and around the public sector and his retirement is marked by tributes from…
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