Senior Councillor to Open New I.T. Suite at Pakistani Centre (Leeds Liberal Democrats)

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Senior Councillor to Open New I.T. Suite at Pakistani Centre

November 24, 2005 12:00 AM

Leeds City Council's Executive Board Member for Learning, Richard Harker (Lib Dem, Moortown) will officially open new computer facilities for the children and young people of Gipton, Harehills and Chapeltown this Saturday, 26th November.

Cllr Harker says "I'm delighted to open the new young people's I.T. room. It will provide a useful resource for some of the most disadvantaged young people in Leeds"

"Harehills Youth in Partnership do some marvellous work in the local community to help people, particularly youngsters, to reach their full potential. The partnership's objective 'to raise the confidence, self-esteem, trust and aspirations of the local community to work and live in peace and respect' is something I wholeheartedly support."

Notes to Editors:

1. Cllr Harker will officially open Harehills Youth In Partnership's new I.T. facility at the Pakistani Community Centre, Conway Road, Leeds LS8 5JH on Saturday 26th November at 12.30pm. Further details regarding the event can be obtained from Jamil Khan on the number below.

2. Harehills Youth in Partnership targets young people from right across Leeds aged 8-25 of South Asian origin, and ALL young people living in Gipton and Harehills and Chapeltown electoral wards. It particularly targets young people who are socially excluded and those considered to be at risk.

The views in this Press Release are those of the Liberal Democrat Council Group, and not necessarily those of Leeds City Council, its Officers or of the Liberal Democrat Party.