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Leeds City Council has launched a new network to support large businesses across Leeds to drive forward positive social outcomes and contribute to the delivery of inclusive growth across the city.  

Nine ‘big ideas’ to deliver inclusive growth, focusing on people, place, and productivity, have been agreed by senior councillors this week as part of the next phase of the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy.

Childcare nurseries in Leeds are set to receive a welcome boost, as Leeds City Council extends its discretionary business rate relief scheme to the sector.

A new discretionary business rate relief scheme has been launched this week (Saturday 1 October) providing extra financial support to businesses making a positive contribution to inclusive growth in Leeds, in the face of growing economic pressures.

New Leeds Future Talent Plan for the city is launched

New rainbow lighting is set to light up Lower Briggate ahead of Leeds Pride 2022.

Joint statement from Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council and Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy and culture:

Twenty-six skilled jobs have been created locally in a key green industry as a result of Leeds City Council’s investment in low carbon upgrades earlier this year.

First phase now open until Wednesday 6 October