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Leeds Bike Mill team outside their current workshop on Mabgate Green. Photographer-Richard Glew
3rd April 2026
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Leeds Bike Mill seeks community backing for £15,000 move to new premises

Well-loved local community organisation Leeds Bike Mill are raising £15,000 to move their bike recycling and training workshop to a new premises on Meanwood Road. The social enterprise are setting up a purpose built space to expand their work and give their organisation long term security. Since launching their crowdfunder at the start of…
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Dawsons Corner Aerial Visualisation
27th March 2026
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New visuals show future of transformed Dawsons Corner junction

Leeds City Council has unveiled fresh images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look after major upgrade works, with the scheme aimed at cutting congestion, improving safety and making journeys easier for all road users. Leeds City Council has unveiled new images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look once major improvement…
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Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership
20th March 2026
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Northern hails North-wide community rail triumph at National Awards

Community rail partnerships and station volunteer groups from across the North of England have been recognised for their outstanding work at a major national awards ceremony. Train operator Northern is celebrating a night of success after community rail groups from across the North of England picked up a series of honours at the 21st…
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Briggate Action Plan
20th March 2026
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Briggate Action Plan Advances After Strong Public Backing

Plans to make some of the busiest areas of Leeds city centre safer for pedestrians and shoppers are set to move to the next stage after receiving overwhelming public support. More than 2,100 people took part in a consultation on the Briggate Action Plan, which set out proposals aimed at tackling concerns raised about…
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Leeds City Centre. ©️LeedsCityCouncil
13th March 2026
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Leeds enters landmark year as major projects move towards delivery

Leeds is poised for a landmark year in 2026, with a series of major regeneration and investment projects moving closer to delivery and billions of pounds of economic potential within reach. At the heart of the city’s ambitions is Leeds City Council’s Economic Vision, launched at the end of 2025, which set out plans…
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Guests join the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen and the Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, for a group shot following the civic iftar meal.
6th March 2026
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Leeds Civic Hall welcomes Iftar meal hosted by Lord Mayor

Leeds Civic Hall opened its doors for a civic iftar meal hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, bringing together council leaders, foster carers and faith representatives to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Held in the Civic Hall’s Banqueting Suite, the evening was attended by the Leader of Leeds City…
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Otley councillors, the Town Mayor, pupils from St Joseph’s School, Balfour Beatty and artist Shane Green joined the unveiling of the new oak bench in Tittybottle Park.
6th March 2026
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Community-designed carved oak bench unveiled in Otley’s Tittybottle Park

A unique hand-carved oak bench designed with help from local schoolchildren has been unveiled in Otley’s Tittybottle Park. The new bench, created from a tree that previously stood near Otley Bridge, was commissioned by Leeds City Council as part of efforts to give the timber a lasting community use after the tree was removed…
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Charlotte Ryan started volunteering at Tropical World in 2024 and is now training for a diploma in zoo management.
27th February 2026
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Leeds Volunteers Find Career Paths in Rainforests, Wildlife, and Ranger Work

A music student who started volunteering with animals while studying in Leeds has described the experience as ‘one of the most influential decisions’ of her life — and it has already helped set her on a new professional path. Charlotte Ryan began volunteering at Tropical World Leeds in 2024 while studying music technology at…
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EV charge point St Paul's Street
20th February 2026
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Leeds Switches On First City-Centre On-Street EV Charge Point

Leeds has switched on its first public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge point in the city centre, marking a new milestone in the city’s push for cleaner, low-carbon travel. The new charging facility on St Paul’s Street is expected to make it easier for residents, commuters and visitors to power up their vehicles as…
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Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council’s five-million-pound plans to refurbish Morley Town Hall.
20th February 2026
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£5m investment to transform Morley Town Hall moves another step forward

The £5 million refurbishment of Morley Town Hall has moved a step closer after the building was formally handed over to specialist contractors. The project, backed by Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council — aims to transform the Grade I listed landmark into a focal point for community life, culture and events in…
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The Arium
20th February 2026
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Council garden centre installs 600sqm of solar panels to cut energy use

More than 600 square metres of rooftop solar panels have been installed at a council-run plant nursery and garden centre in Leeds in a move expected to cut energy use by almost two-fifths. Leeds City Council said the new solar photovoltaic system at The Arium, in Whinmoor, is forecast to reduce the site’s energy…
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Elland Road Neighbourhood Visualisation
10th February 2026
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Elland Road Regeneration Blueprint Heads to Senior Councillors for Review

An ambitious vision to steer the redevelopment of land around Elland Road is set to be considered by senior councillors, as Leeds City Council looks at updated planning guidance for one of the city’s most significant growth opportunities. Members of the council’s executive board are due to be updated on the proposed final draft…
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Leeds City Markets
10th February 2026
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Five-year plan aims to steer Leeds Market into the 2030s

Senior councillors are due to consider a new five-year strategy for Leeds Kirkgate Market designed to guide the landmark venue through the 2030s and beyond. The proposals, set to be discussed at a meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board, follow the market’s previous 2021–2026 strategy, which the council says has delivered strong results.…
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