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EmpowerHer- Digital Confidence Leeds
11th October 2024
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Leeds Media Centre Hosts Event to Boost Digital Skills Among West Yorkshire BME Women

Leeds Media Centre recently hosted an engaging in-person event aimed at empowering underrepresented ethnic minority women in West Yorkshire to enhance their digital skills. The event, part of the Leeds Digital Festival 2024, was organized by West Yorkshire Ethnic Minority Women in Tech, in collaboration with Unity Enterprise, the Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA),…
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Revive Leeds
26th September 2024
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Revive Celebrates Grand Opening of Third Reuse Shop in Hunslet

Nearly 14 years after opening its initial reuse shop in Seacroft, Revive celebrated the launch of its latest retail outlet in Hunslet this week. The new store offers a wide range of items, including quality furniture, electrical goods, clothing, music, and books, all at significantly reduced prices. This initiative supports the community by providing…
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
23rd August 2024
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Leeds Parks Issue BBQ Reminder to Protect Wildlife Ahead of Bank Holiday

As the bank holiday approaches, visitors to Leeds parks are being reminded that barbecues are strictly prohibited to help protect the parks and their wildlife. While picnics are encouraged, Leeds City Council is stressing that barbecues and any other forms of open flames are banned in all parks and greenspaces across the city. Barbecues…
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Tracy Brabin Mayor of West Yorkshire
10th May 2024
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Tracy Brabin Secures Re-Election as West Yorkshire Mayor

Tracy Brabin Wins Second Term as West Yorkshire Mayor. Tracy Brabin, representing Labour, has been successfully re-elected as the Mayor of West Yorkshire. The election results were confirmed after vote counting at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds and other locations throughout West Yorkshire. The polls, which opened on Thursday in Bradford,…
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PIECES Project
12th April 2024
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New project set to help more young entrepreneurs unlock their potential

A programme of activities and courses that will give young people in West Yorkshire many more opportunities to develop their creative and entrepreneurial skills has been launched. The not-for-profit PIECES Project, which stands for ‘Positively Inspiring and Empowering Creative Enterprises with Sustainability’, has been developed by Sami Lovett, the founder of Just Lovett Design…
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The-UKs-Real-Estate-Investment-and-Infrastructure-Forum-UKREiiF
5th April 2024
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£20million economic boost to West Yorkshire predicted as Yorkshire prepares to welcome 12,000 property, construction and government leaders at UKREiiF

UKREiiF is a forum for unlocking investment and driving regeneration and development across the UK to accelerate economic growth. Yorkshire is steadily preparing for the arrival of UKREiiF – ‘The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum’ in May, as event organisers confirm over 12,000 official event delegates are expected to be in attendance…
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West Yorkshire buses
15th December 2023
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Have your say on potential new direction for local bus network

People in Leeds are being encouraged to get on board with a public consultation process that will help shape the future of the city’s bus services. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has launched the consultation to gather views on the possible introduction of a county-wide bus franchising system. The system would give WYCA…
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The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum UKREiiF
24th November 2023
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Leeds wins bid to keep UKREiiF in the city for future years

Following an exploration of potential host cities, the organisers behind the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum have announced that it will remain in Leeds for the foreseeable future. Formed in 2022 UKREiiF has quickly become the UK’s leading platform in the regeneration, development and property sectors – becoming Europe’s fastest growing industry…
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Visit Britain
28th July 2023
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New West Yorkshire partnership approved to boost regional tourism

Towns and cities across West Yorkshire have joined forces for a new strategic tourism partnership that will maximise the potential of the region’s visitor economy. Today it was announced that an ambitious joint bid by councils in Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, Bradford and Wakefield to form a new Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) alongside West…
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West Yorkshire Prepared
28th October 2022
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Resilence grant funding on offer for West Yorkshire communities

For the second year running, West Yorkshire Prepared, the region’s Local Resilience Forum, will be offering funds to communities to enable them to better prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and major incidents. The Community Grant Initiative, which was launched last year, aims to help communities across West Yorkshire increase their resilience…
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority
29th January 2021
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Have your say on plans for £7.06m of new cycling routes across Leeds

People are being asked for their views on plans for £7.06 million of new cycling routes across Leeds, as part of Leeds City Council’s plans aimed to encourage more people to travel by bike, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The new plans add 7kms of cycle lanes, including 3.2kms of segregated…
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