Leeds’ reputation as a major international sporting venue was further strengthened this week as it was announced the city will host 6 teams as part of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Leeds will act as the training base for men’s squads from Jamaica and Ireland, and women’s squads from England, Papua New Guinea, Brazil… Read More Leeds to host six teams for 2021 Rugby League World Cup
October 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the partnership between the cities of Leeds and Lille. We have delved into the history of the link in order to tell the story of the partnership as part of our celebrations. As early as 1946 the Yorkshire-Lille Exchange Committee was organising exchanges between young people aged 14… Read More Celebrating 50 year of partnership between Leeds and Lille
In 2018, 100 years after the end of World War I, Dortmund has invited youth groups from all its partner cities to participate in an International Youth Summit and join the city festival DortBUNT, a colourful celebration of tolerance and diversity. … Read More Youth for Peace and Democracy
The Lord Mayor of Leeds is hosting a charity cycle ride to raise money for LOFFTY (Leeds Offers Fun For The Young). Forty keen cyclists wishing to experience what it’s like to ‘ride like a pro’ will take part in the six-day cycle starting in Leeds’ twin town of Dortmund, in Germany, before cycling to another of Leeds’ partner cities, Lille, in France. … Read More Lord Mayor’s Partner City Cycle Ride
The China Working Group hosted a business engagement event on Tuesday 26th November with a collection of private sector businesses from across the Leeds City Region to discuss the opportunities, barriers and scope for trading with, and in, China.… Read More China Working Group: Networking Meeting
On Monday four visitors from Utrecht joined the Leeds’ Tour de France logistics teams to learn how the city is preparing for the 2014 Grand Depart. … Read More Leeds shares Tour de France plans
Sixth form students from St. Mary’s Menston, met Prince William last week at the Diana Award ‘Inspire Day’ in South Shields. … Read More Leeds students celebrate at the Diana Award
International Relations attended the Civic Reception of the New Zealand and Italian Rugby League teams. … Read More Rugby League World Cup Reception
