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Leeds College of Building students triumph at national SkillBuild competition

Leeds College of Building is celebrating after four students took podium positions at the national final of SkillBuild 2024  – the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild showcases some of the brightest talent in construction. The prestigious

University researchers highlight Hunslet Club’s impact on young people

Research by Leeds Beckett University into The Hunslet Club has highlighted the club’s significant impact and reach within its community, particularly among young people. The Hunslet Club provides many diverse activities at a very low cost, including team and individual sports, dance, games, practical skills development, a free youth club,

Council budget proposals impacted by rising social care costs

Leeds City Council has released its initial budget proposals for 2025/26, which include the possible leasing out of Middleton Leisure Centre and a review of day opportunity buildings for adult social care which include Hillside and South Leeds Stadium, amongst many other cuts to services. Leeds City Council has released

Lowell supports TLA to convert offices into supported housing

Work is underway on creating new supported accommodation for homeless young people in Leeds thanks to a partnership between the UK’s leading credit management company, Lowell and local homelessness charity, Turning Lives Around. Lowell, whose headquarters employ 2,000 people and are located at Thorpe Park in Leeds, has been working