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Campaign to tackle litter at parks and green spaces launched by Leeds City Council
Ahead of restrictions regarding social distancing and gatherings potentially easing over the next few months, Leeds City Council is once again asking residents to please take their litter…
More than 200,000 trees have been planted in Leeds over the past year
A tree-mendous total of 200,000 saplings have been planted in Leeds over the past year as part of Leeds City Council’s climate change ambition.
To mark the International Day of Forests on…
Leeds City Council delivers multi-million pound boost for taxi and private hire trade
Leeds City Council has announced details of a multi-million pound package of measures designed to provide much-needed support to hard-pressed taxi and private hire drivers and operators.…
Leeds City Council delivering extra funds to help businesses affected by COVID-19…
Leeds City Council has announced details of additional funding support designed to help local businesses ride out the financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.
The council has…
Love is the greatest refreshment in life. We wish you a happy St. Valentine’s Day
Every February, 14, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.
It’s a time to demonstrate how much affection you feel for that special someone…
Planning application submitted and funding pledged for flood defence measures in west…
Ambitious proposals to reduce flood risk in the River Aire catchment have been submitted to Leeds City Council and Bradford Council.
The multi-million pound plans, developed by Leeds City…
Rest in peace Captain Tom Moore: You’ll Never Walk Alone
Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘Great British Hero’ dies at 100.
Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who inspired the nation in lockdown by raising tens of millions of pounds for the…
Animation shows how £16million Connecting Leeds project will improve A647
Connecting Leeds have released an animation which shows how a multi-million pound project will improve a key corridor that connects Bradford and Leeds.
The main focus of the scheme is to…
Have your say on plans for £7.06m of new cycling routes across Leeds
People are being asked for their views on plans for £7.06 million of new cycling routes across Leeds, as part of Leeds City Council’s plans aimed to encourage more people to travel by bike,…
City lights up to remember COVID-19 victims
Buildings across Leeds city centre will light up this weekend to remember those who have tragically lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Saturday and Sunday will mark one…
Council reaffirms its wide-ranging support for market traders as city continues to…
In what continues to be an incredibly difficult and challenging time due to coronavirus, Leeds City Council are continuing to provide a range of meaningful assistance to all market traders…
Leeds joins national pilot for workforce race equality
Leeds City Council has joined a number of local authorities in pioneering a new social care Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES).
Led by Chief Social Workers for England at the…
Traffic changes in Leeds city centre as two major Connecting Leeds schemes near…
The layout of two major roads in the city centre will change from Sunday 24 January as Infirmary Street and Vicar Lane open in both directions to motorised traffic and cycles.
The roads…
We wish you a very Happy Holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year
Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year — and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority.
The history of Christmas dates back to…
Public feedback welcomed on Leeds City Council draft budget for 2020-21
Public consultation is now invited on Leeds City Council’s budget proposals for the next financial year.
From now until midnight on Wednesday 13 January 2021, the council would like to…
Statement following government announcement that Leeds will stay in Tier 3
Everyone in Leeds can help to control the spread of COVID-19 by observing the latest restrictions and following the key guidelines.
Remember, ‘Hands. Face. Space’:
Hands – wash your…
New animation shows how Leeds’ new £38.5million park and ride will look once complete
An animation has been released by Leeds City Council to show how the brand new park and ride in Stourton will look once complete in autumn 2021.
The £38.5 million project forms part of…
Council sets out ambitious targets to almost double tree cover in Leeds by 2050
Senior councillors have approved new targets to increase tree cover in the Leeds district from 17% to 33% over the next 30 years.
The White Rose Forest Strategy for Leeds will improve the…
Five years on from Storm Eva: flood defence schemes bring hope as part of city’s…
It was a storm that devastated homes and businesses, costing Leeds an estimated £36.8million.
Five years on, a £112.1million scheme to better protect the A65 Kirkstall Road corridor and…
Leeds City Council urges people to shop safely and plan journeys in advance as…
Leeds City Council and the city’s retailers have been working hard to provide a safe shopping environment now that lockdown restrictions have eased.
Footfall is expected to increase over…