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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to first direct arena Leeds: Insite 600x338 300dpi v1

10 Feb 2025

Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to first direct arena Leeds

The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair takes place this week, showcasing a range of paid employment and educational opportunities from across Leeds and the wider region.

jobs and skills

Mummy’s micro morsel discovered in museum’s tiny treasure trove: image00048-2

10 Feb 2025

Mummy’s micro morsel discovered in museum’s tiny treasure trove

A crumb of bread entombed thousands of years ago alongside an ancient Egyptian’s mummified remains has been discovered amongst an astonishing collection of microscopic treasures in Leeds.

Believed to be up to 3,000 years old, records show the tiny morsel was originally unearthed in Thebes, the site of some of the most famous and spectacular archaeological finds of the last century.

Collected and preserved by an unknown Victorian microscopist, it has since been stored as part of a collection of previously uncatalogued slides, which have only recently begun to be documented at the Leeds Discovery Centre.

Museums and galleries Arts

Report highlights work in Leeds to meet increasing demand for foster carers: Annual fostering report 2

07 Feb 2025

Report highlights work in Leeds to meet increasing demand for foster carers

A new report has highlighted the extensive work in Leeds to recruit and support foster carers as the city strives to meet an ever-increasing demand for placements to help change the lives of looked after children.

Fostering

Hop inside Miffy’s world as museum celebrates iconic character’s birthday: image00010-2

07 Feb 2025

Hop inside Miffy’s world as museum celebrates iconic character’s birthday

One of the world’s most beloved bunnies has hopped into Leeds City Museum this week, inviting visitors to celebrate a very special birthday.

From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70th anniversary with a new exhibition.

Leeds City Museum Arts Museums and galleries

Senior councillors set to give new Assisted Living Leeds headquarters final green light: Assisted Living Leeds Clarence Road current HQ

06 Feb 2025

Senior councillors set to give new Assisted Living Leeds headquarters final green light

Funding approval sought to refurbish new base in Stourton

Adult social care

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06 Feb 2025

Council sets out vision for 'fairer' housing market as Right to Buy conversation continues

Leeds City Council has added its voice to the national conversation about plans for the reform of England’s Right to Buy housing scheme.

Housing

Funding secured for city’s popular neighbourhood networks: Neighbourhood networks 1

04 Feb 2025

Funding secured for city’s popular neighbourhood networks

A network of lifeline organisations which support older residents across the city has seen funding secured for the year ahead as the council reaffirms its commitment to making Leeds the best place to grow old.

Adult social care

Abbey House Museum to remain open following public consultation: AHM-2

04 Feb 2025

Abbey House Museum to remain open following public consultation

Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall is to remain open following a passionate response to a public consultation, it was announced today.

Leeds City Council has been consulting on the attraction’s future as the authority explores a range of proposals to address unprecedented financial pressures.

And after considering almost 10,000 responses, the council has taken the decision to withdraw the proposals as part of its budget plans for the coming year, which will be presented to the council’s executive board next week.

Abbey House Museum Museums and galleries Council budget

Consultation launches on travel improvements to A61 junctions and B6481 Pontefract Road: A61-14

04 Feb 2025

Consultation launches on travel improvements to A61 junctions and B6481 Pontefract Road

The second stage of consultation has launched today to improve two key roads linking Leeds to Wakefield and Pontefract.

Connecting Leeds