Calling all EU citizens – protect your rights to live and work in the UK

As part of our continued support for the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), Leeds City Council, in partnership with the Home Office, is organising two information sessions on Monday 09 March to provide EU citizens living in Leeds, and the surrounding areas, with practical advice and guidance on applying for residency via the EUSS and… Read More Calling all EU citizens – protect your rights to live and work in the UK

March 4, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Leeds International festival returns

Leeds International Festival is back for another year with an exciting line-up of talks, interactive workshops, premieres, installation pieces and music from across Leeds, the UK, and the rest of the world. Leeds International Festival, now in its fourth year, will run from 30th April – 9th May 2020. The 2020 festival theme is Generation:… Read More Leeds International festival returns

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Swedish healthtech delegation visits Leeds

Last week, Leeds City Council, in collaboration with the Leeds Academic Health Partnership and University of Leeds, hosted a visit from healthcare leaders, businesses and investors from Sweden, who were in Leeds to hear about the city’s strengths in health technologies. Chief Officer for Economic Development, Eve Roodhouse, presented an overview of the healthtech sector… Read More Swedish healthtech delegation visits Leeds

February 10, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Leeds hosts major international innovation programme

Last week Leeds played host to the world leading international growth programme, known as a MIT Reap, which saw international leaders from government, business, universities and finance visit Leeds to see how the city inspires and supports innovation. The MIT REAP innovation programme is led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and provides expert, evidence-based… Read More Leeds hosts major international innovation programme

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Leeds brings in the Chinese New Year in style

Leeds celebrated the Chinese New Year in style this week with a special business networking event that highlighted the strong relationship the city, and wider region, has with China. The event, which was hosted by Leeds City Council in partnership with the Leeds City Region LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) and the Business Confucius Institute at… Read More Leeds brings in the Chinese New Year in style

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 tcarey11Leave a comment

Leeds signs major European climate pledge

Leeds has joined 26 European cities in signing a climate pledge that underlines the leading roles cities are taking in fighting climate change. The city climate pledges, which were organised by the major European network EUROCITIES, were presented this week to Clara de la Torre, Deputy Director General for DG Clima, the EU department tasked… Read More Leeds signs major European climate pledge

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 tcarey11Leave a comment

Sharing best practice with Singapore and Antwerp

Ensuring Leeds is a beacon for exchange of best practice internationally is an important way to promote the City, and the work we do, on the world stage. Departments across the Council often host international study visits and this week it was the turn of our Adults and Health team, who welcomed a visiting delegation… Read More Sharing best practice with Singapore and Antwerp

November 29, 2019 tcarey11Leave a comment

Ambassador of Kazakhstan pays visit to Leeds

We hosted another international visit this week as the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Erlan Idrissov, visited Leeds to explore opportunities for cooperation between Kazakhstan and Yorkshire. Mr Idrissov was welcomed to the Civic Hall by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Eileen Taylor, where he met with businesses working in television and film, an area that… Read More Ambassador of Kazakhstan pays visit to Leeds

November 21, 2019 tcarey11Leave a comment

Leeds hosts Chinese Olympic Committee

We’re continuing to build on our strong links with China by hosting a civic reception for a delegation made up of over 20 members from the Chinese Olympic Committee. The visiting delegation, which included senior researchers, professors and coaches from the world of Sports Science are visiting Leeds as part of a two week programme… Read More Leeds hosts Chinese Olympic Committee

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 tcarey11Leave a comment

Celebrating our partnership with Dortmund through beer and art

As you will probably know by now, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of twinning between Leeds and Dortmund. There’s been lots of exciting activities taking place over the last few months to celebrate the special occasion. And one project has seen the two cities team up to celebrate our joint passion for art, collaboration and… Read More Celebrating our partnership with Dortmund through beer and art

November 4, 2019 tcarey11Leave a comment

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International Relations coordinates international activity on behalf of Leeds City Council, working with partners across the city, Europe and beyond.

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