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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
30th January 2026
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Major Apprenticeship Fair Returns to Leeds This February

The North of England’s largest apprenticeship recruitment fair is set to return to Leeds this February, bringing together employers, training providers and thousands of potential applicants under one roof. Taking place at Leeds’s First Direct Bank Arena on Wednesday 11 February 2026, the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will run from 1pm to 7pm. Organised…
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Stop the Spike
22nd November 2025
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New Leeds Campaign Aims to ‘Stop the Spike’ This Festive Season

As the festive season begins, Leeds has introduced a new city-wide initiative designed to tackle spiking and enhance safety on nights out. The ‘Stop the Spike’ campaign brings together local organisations, universities and nightlife venues to raise awareness, strengthen prevention measures and ensure people know where to turn for help. Central to the campaign…
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A launch event for the JogOn campaign was hosted at the Royal Armouries on 24 September
26th September 2025
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Leeds Launches JogOn Campaign to Tackle Harassment of Women Runners

The people of Leeds are being urged to report incidents of harassment as the new JogOn campaign sends a clear message: harassment of women and girls while exercising will not be tolerated. The campaign was officially launched at the Royal Armouries on 24 September, with keynote speeches from Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin…
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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
31st January 2025
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West Yorkshire Mayor to Present Annual Budget Amid Economic Challenges

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is set to present the region’s annual budget, outlining key investment priorities for 2025 and demonstrating the impact of devolution in action. The budget will detail how the region plans to allocate its £890 million in devolved funding, focusing on economic growth, improved transport, public safety, and essential local…
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Leeds youth violence and criminal exploitation
17th May 2024
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Inspectors Commend Leeds City’s Response to Serious Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation

Leeds City Council and its partners have received high praise from inspectors for their efforts in addressing serious youth violence and criminal exploitation. The findings from a ‘Joint Targeted Area Inspection’ (JTAI) conducted by Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and HM Inspectorate of…
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West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin
19th May 2023
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Mayor drives forward road safety in West Yorkshire

Work to improve the safety of road users in West Yorkshire has been bolstered thanks to funding from the region’s Mayor. As part of her commitment to drive forward road safety, since coming into office in 2021, West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has funded a number of initiatives to improve the safety of all…
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Forward Leeds
10th February 2023
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Senior councillors in Leeds discuss annual Safer Leeds progress report

A report which highlights the positive progress of the council’s Safer Leeds executive has been discussed by senior councillors in Leeds. The council’s executive board considered the annual report, which detailed the positive partnership work happening across Leeds to make the city safer and the good progress which has been made against the council’s…
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Martin Clunes, Councillor Helen Hayden and West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin welcomed the mounted police unit from the West Yorkshire Police.
27th January 2023
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Actor Martin Clunes comes to Leeds to see the award-winning equestrian infrastructure on the East Leeds Orbital Route

The East Leeds Orbital Route wins award for “Gold Standard” designed equestrian route and Martin Clunes, the president of The British Horse Society comes to Leeds to commemorate. Doc Martin actor, and British Horse Society President, Martin Clunes visited Leeds on Friday 20 January to see first-hand the designated bridleway on the East Leeds…
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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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Safe System Pillars
23rd September 2022
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Councillors endorse the Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy

Councillors of Leeds City Council Executive Board confirmed support to adopt a new Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy. In March 2022 Leeds Safe Roads Partnership, chaired by Leeds City Council, launched a consultation that asked the people of Leeds to comment on a strategy, developed by the Leeds Safe Roads Partnership, to…
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Gledhow Primary School
20th May 2022
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Lord Mayor joins pedestrian skills class to celebrate Walk to School Week

Walking to school is a great method of transportation for children whose schools are located within a reasonable distance. It improves children’s health and allows them to travel independently – but their safety and security is vital. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Asghar Khan, marked Walk to School Week by visiting Gledhow Primary…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
4th February 2022
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Apprenticeships to headline First Direct Arena in February

With over 80 employers and apprenticeship providers attending, the event continues to be one of the largest apprenticeship recruitment fairs in the north of England. The annual Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair is returning to the First Direct Arena on Monday 7 February between 2pm-8pm. The event, which kicks off National Apprenticeship Week, offers a…
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Safer Leeds
12th November 2021
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Leeds City Council’s executive board to discuss refreshed strategy on tackling crime and keeping communities safe

Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board will discuss a refreshed version of the ‘Safer Leeds’ partnership strategy next week in its ongoing commitment to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime and protect communities. Over the past three years, the council has worked with a range of partners including West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire…
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Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour
22nd October 2021
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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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