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Yorkshire Trikers Raise Money and Say Thank You

Local News
Yorkshire Trikers present cheques to N.A.B.D for £800 Yorkshire Air Ambulance for £1320 and Parkinsons UK for £617.70… A big Thank you to all YT members and rally goers, traders and bands, PA man, Breighton Ferry, Murton Park Farming Museum and supporters of YT (and anyone else we may have…

Communities reap benefits of planning agreements

Local News
Over £22m has been distributed by Leeds City Council over the past five years to communities across the city, through planning agreements reached with developers as part of the contributions they make on new developments. A raft of work has and is currently being undertaken by the council through section…

Planning chiefs support plans for city growth, housing and jobs

Local News
Planning chiefs have supported a number of major planning applications which could bring about a major boost for jobs, homes and retail investment in the city. At the meeting of the City Plans Panel, councillors discussed one of the biggest sets of proposals that the local authority had dealt with…

Council welcomes response to consultation

Local News
Leeds City Council has welcomed thousands of responses to a consultation finding locations for new homes across the district. The consultation was the first important step toward identifying suitable sites for housing, employment and retail use. During the eight week consultation, from 3 June to 29 July last year, residents…

“You Can Leave Your Cap On” and recycle more

Local News
Leeds residents are being encouraged to leave metal screw caps on glass bottles and jars when recycling them at the city’s bottle banks. People can screw the aluminium tops back on empty bottles before dropping them off at recycling points and centres located across the city. The ‘you can leave…

Leeds secures pot of money to tackle rogue landlords

Local News
Leeds City Council has been awarded £125,000 by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to tackle rogue landlords in the city. This follows a successful joint bid by Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (WYFS) to support the delivery of a project that will tackle…

Advice To E-Cigarette Users

Health, Healthcare
Most of us know that cigarettes can cause fires if not stubbed out properly, but West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is raising awareness about the potential fire hazards associated with misusing electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). An e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that converts liquid nicotine into a mist, or…

Apprenticeship awards return for the third year running

Local News
Nominations have opened for the Leeds Apprenticeship Awards 2014. Leeds is set to host the third Apprenticeship Awards, with the event highlighting the work of excellent apprentices and those organisations who are committed to offering quality apprenticeships and make such a positive difference to the city. The ceremony will take…
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