DIB boss Frank McKenna welcomed the chief executive of Leeds City Council Tom Riordan into the ‘Downtown Den’ to discuss the recently published ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper. The wider devolution agenda, and the positive progress that Leeds is making, despite the challenges of the past couple of years.
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Leading North West charity Nugent is proud to announce its role as the official charity partner for the Halloween Family Day, delivered in partnership with The Jockey Club on 26th October 2025.