People are being urged to have their say on changes to the council’s gambling policy during a three-month public consultation that launched last week. The aim of the proposed changes is to ensure the updated policy is more responsive to issues around problem gambling. Last year, Leeds City Council commissioned research from Leeds Beckett…
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The Armed Forces Day flag has been proudly raised in the city, ahead of Leeds Armed Forces Day this Saturday (June 23). Joining the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Graham Latty at the special ceremony on Victoria Gardens included representatives of the British Armed Forces, veterans and members of the public. As always a packed…
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The statutory consultation on the proposed clean air charging zone in Leeds will launch later this month. The council has been directed by the government to provide a full business case by 15 September 2018 which addresses the city’s proposals to ensure it becomes compliant with air quality standards in the shortest possible time.…
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Otley residents and businesses are invited to come and hear about a shortlist of options to reduce flood risk in the town at an event this Thursday 21 June. Following the creation of a digital model of the river, and testing options in the model, a team from Leeds City Council, Environment Agency, and…
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Cementing its place as the country’s leading producer of open-air film screenings. The Luna Cinema is delighted to announce that it is partnering with Leeds City Council to put on three nights of cinema under the stars in Millennium Square as part of the venues annual Summer Series programme. With three incredible films to…
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Programmed by Leeds City Council, the annual Millennium Square Summer Series returns for a fourth year in July and August 2018, serving up a jam-packed programme of outdoor concerts, film screenings, community festivals and much more. To celebrate the return of The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics event to Millennium Square on Friday…
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A rare, huge plant from South America with a fearsome reputation of being able to trap and eat sheep and small mammals is now in full bloom at Golden Acre Park in Leeds. The remarkable plant, officially known as Puya chilensis, is a native of Chile and relative of the pineapple family, and the…
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Leeds City Council staff have completed a move back into Merrion House after an 18-month refurbishment to the ten storey office block in partnership with Town Centre Securities (TCS). The refurbishment was completed recently with the opening of a new city centre customer hub. The hub, on the ground floor, incorporates enquiry positions, meeting…
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Whether you’re walking 30km around your local park, giving up chocolate for 30 days or swimming 30 lengths at your local pool, you’ll take part at your own pace and in your own time. It’s a great way to fundraise and get your own Children’s Heart Surgery Fund medal too. Your fundraising will help…
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People living and commuting into Leeds are being asked to ‘Go Green’ on Thursday 21 June for Clean Air Day 2018 to show their support for improving pollution levels in the city. The national awareness-raising day will see cities across the UK join together to reduce pollution in their cities by taking simple steps…
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Eight new ultra-low emission Hybrid Electric buses are now serving Leeds’ hugely successful Elland Road and Temple Green Park and Ride sites. Reducing air pollution in the city is key and the introduction of these ultra-low emission vehicles will deliver significant fuel and C02 improvements along the Elland Road and Temple Green Park &…
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West Yorkshire leader demands words are turned into action on Northern rail in meeting with minister. Following yesterday’s meeting of the Transport for the North partnership board, Leader of Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority representative on the board Councillor Judith Blake said: “The Transport for the North partnership board meeting demonstrated…
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Plush, lavish and luxurious, Temple Newsam’s crimson state bed is well and truly fit for a Queen Anne. The eye-catching bed is more than 300 years old and was commissioned in 1711 by John, 1st Earl Poulett as part of a concerted effort to impress his monarch, Queen Anne, who had given him the…
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Proposed changes to the provision of school transport for students over 16 with special educational needs and disabilities in Leeds will be paused for a year, it was announced today. The original proposals were approved by the council’s executive board last year following an extensive public consultation, which took in the views of parents,…
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The World Cup is a time of excitement for many across the country, but fans are being reminded not to let the occasion result in violence towards their loved ones in response to what happens on the pitch. Leeds City Council is supporting West Yorkshire Police with a campaign to raise awareness of the…
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Leeds City Council has successfully secured further grant funding from the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government Controlling Migration Fund. This additional funding will continue the work which is taking place to enable the city to work with all communities, to build on their strengths, to address concerns and reduce pressures on services.…
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Leeds City Council has been awarded a grant of nearly £200,000 to support victims of modern slavery and reduce their risk of becoming homeless or being re-trafficked. The council is one of six local authorities taking part in a pilot to improve and develop pathways and mechanisms to tackle issues of modern slavery and…
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Young people from across Leeds and West Yorkshire will be showcasing their creative talents and business skills at Leeds Kirkgate Market next week. Young traders aged between 13 and 30 will soon be heading to Kirkgate to sell their wares at the latest ‘Teenage Market’ on Saturday 16 June between 10.00am to 4.00pm. The…
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One of the city’s most popular civic events, Leeds Armed Forces Day, will this year be held in a brand new city centre location. As part of a special day of celebrations marking the courage, dedication and commitment of personnel serving in the British Armed Forces, Briggate will become home to a range of…
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Local schoolgirl 11-year-old Beth Ashley (pictured) from Bramley, Leeds has scooped top prize of an Apple iPad Mini in a glass recycling competition. The competition was organised by Leeds City Council, Lidl and Friends of Glass. The competition was held to celebrate the arrival of newly decorated glass recycling banks at Lidl’s Halton store…
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