Leeds welcomes announcement from Channel 4 about the composition of National HQ in the city
Leeds 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
Leeds City Council reiterates commitment and support for city’s Armed Forces Community Covenant
Leeds 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
Leeds City Council deputy director of children Sal Tariq has been named in the Queen’s New Year Honours list
The 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
Channel 4 chooses to Be the Spark in the Leeds City Region
Channel 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
Leeds delegation set for stateside Boston mission
A 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
Boxing champion Josh Warrington honoured with special city civic reception
The 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
City Region Bid Calls for Channel 4 to Spark a New Revolution
Leeds 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
Leeds City team to reap rewards from MIT leadership programme
A 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
Decision made to call in Carillion bond
Following 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
Statement regarding Carillion
Following 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
New citywide service to help people get home after being in hospital Cllr Charlwood cuts the ribbon at East Leeds Recovery Hub
New 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
Leeds Mental Health city representatives respond to concerns about The Great Escape
Statement 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
Businesses invited to invest in culture and back city’s 2023 bid
Leading 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
Nigel Richardson retirement
Leeds 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