Leeds Headlines 22 August 2023.
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00:00 Three stories in brief, and developers behind Leeds' new mixed-use district, Ayr Park,
00:06 have submitted plans for the first homes within its scheme at Leeds South Bank.
00:10 Fastint UK aim to construct seven buildings on the corner of Crownpoint Road and Bowman Lane by 2032.
00:17 Next, Leeds City Council has chosen to pilot the National Street Tree Sponsorship Scheme to unlock urban greening.
00:25 It means Leeds residents can request a sponsor and look after a new semi-mature street tree
00:30 at a location with a grass verge of their choosing for £150.
00:35 And finally, a group of 12 people from across West Yorkshire that have been long-term unemployed
00:41 are due to begin a three-week training programme with train operator Northern.
00:45 They are the latest intake to Northern's Get Into Rails scheme,
00:49 which was open to anyone aged 18 and over who was receiving Universal Credit.
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