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Injunction to tackle misuse of fireworks in Leeds granted by court

LeedsStar Oct 16, 2020 0

Additional powers to tackle the misuse of fireworks in communities across Leeds have come into force this month. As part of an injunction order secured at Leeds County Court, both…

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Work with businesses steps up in bid to prevent further spread of coronavirus

LeedsStar Sep 18, 2020 0

Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police are engaging with businesses to help ensure that they have the necessary COVID safety measures in place, ahead of more rigorous checks and…

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Statement on Leeds United Championship trophy bus celebration

LeedsStar Jul 24, 2020 0

Leeds United have defended the decision to parade the Championship trophy on an open-top bus in front their supporters outside Elland Road. The newly-promoted club advised fans to stay…

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Council releases guidance ahead of hospitality venues reopening in Leeds

LeedsStar Jul 3, 2020 0

Leeds City Council has issued guidance for residents, visitors and businesses as hospitality and entertainment venues prepare to reopen this weekend. From Saturday July 4, restaurants,…

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Extra powers granted to council and police to tackle unlicensed car meet events on…

LeedsStar Sep 1, 2019 0

Additional powers have been granted to Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police to tackle a range of anti-social behaviour problems being created by unlicensed ‘car meet’ events on a…

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Leeds pupils take part in 200 mile Yorkshire cycle relay

LeedsStar Jun 15, 2019 0

Leeds pupils have taken part in the 2019 Schools Yorkshire Tour this week, a 200-mile cycle relay which aims to encourage more pupils to cycle to school and improve cycle skills.…

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Drink Drive awareness event to encourage people to take responsibility for their…

LeedsStar Dec 11, 2018 0

People across Leeds are being encouraged to take responsibility for their actions this festive period and beyond by not drinking and driving. To raise awareness of the consequences of…

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Football fans in Leeds urged not to let the World Cup ruin lives

LeedsStar Jun 12, 2018 0

The World Cup is a time of excitement for many across the country, but fans are being reminded not to let the occasion result in violence towards their loved ones in response to what happens…

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New name for Leeds Safeguarding Children Board

LeedsStar Apr 9, 2018 0

The board responsible for overseeing the city’s safeguarding measures for children and young people in Leeds has a new name from this week. Following a national review of Local…

WHAT'S ON

Hop down to Kirkgate Market this Easter for fun activities for all

LeedsStar Mar 23, 2018 0

Children and adults alike will all be well catered for this Easter at Leeds Kirkgate Market with a basket-load of fun and interesting activities planned. An inspiration for family meals,…

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Leeds fights back against hate crime in a series of events

LeedsStar Oct 26, 2017 0

A range of events was held across communities in Leeds as part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2017. At each event, residents were given the opportunity to discuss and offer their…

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Leeds comes together to take a stand against hate crime

LeedsStar Oct 13, 2017 0

Leeds City Council, Safer Leeds, West Yorkshire Police, and West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner are standing together to reassure members of the public that…

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Statement from the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Jane Dowson on online trolling

LeedsStar Jul 14, 2017 0

Online trolls have targeted the personal Twitter account of the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Jane Dowson, and put out a fake post abusing a number of communities …

LEEDS UNITED

Football project kicks anti-social behaviour to the corner

LeedsStar Jun 15, 2017 0

Young people taking part in a football project to help address anti-social behaviour in Halton Moor will receive some special visitors tomorrow. The Leeds United…

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Have your say on updated legislation to tackle anti-social behaviour in communities

LeedsStar Jun 13, 2017 0

Residents are being asked for their views regarding a proposed update of current legislation designed to tackle primarily in public places, alcohol-related anti-social…

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Statement from leader of Leeds City Council on Sorrell Leczkowski, statement on…

LeedsStar May 24, 2017 0

The following statement is from Allerton High School in Leeds, attended by 14-year-old Sorrell Leczkowski who was tragically killed in the Manchester Arena attack on Monday.…

HEALTH

Leeds wins bid to become one of the first Time to Change hubs – set up to…

LeedsStar Mar 14, 2017 0

Councils, the NHS, police, community groups, charities, employers and schools in Leeds are all coming together to change how we think and act about mental health, as part of a new initiative…

CRIME

Tenant evicted from council property in Belle Isle due to anti-social behaviour

LeedsStar Dec 2, 2016 0

A Leeds City Council tenant has been evicted from a property in south Leeds this week due to their continued anti-social behaviour. This follows a Warrant to Evict…