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Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life.
17th July 2026
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Landmark Leeds Bridge Restored for City’s 400th Anniversary

Memories of a pioneering Leeds landmark have been revived as part of a historic restoration project marking a major milestone in the city’s history. Centenary Bridge, which crosses the River Aire between The Calls and Brewery Wharf, has been refurbished as Leeds commemorates 400 years since it was granted its first royal charter by…
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Growing Talent Morley has brought the public and the private sector together to deliver a bespoke programme of engagement for local young people.
17th July 2026
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More Than 10,000 Young People Help Shape Morley’s Future

A pioneering youth engagement programme linked to Morley’s regeneration has reached a major milestone, with almost 10,300 young people taking part since its launch in 2022. Growing Talent Morley brings together public and private sector organisations to provide a tailored programme of activities for young people across the area. By involving participants directly in…
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Mason Hicks New Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th October 2022
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New Children’s Mayor of Leeds officially announced

On Thursday 6 October, Mason Hicks, aged 9, from Whitkirk Primary School was announced as the new Children’s Mayor of Leeds by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Robert W Gettings MBE JP at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall. Mason spent much of the summer holidays campaigning in an election that saw nearly…
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Morley Town Deal Board
14th October 2022
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Approved! – Morley gets full £24.3M Town Deal funding

Morley has won full approval for £24.3m of Towns Fund grant following the submission of outline plans to the Government in July. The funding award comes after Leeds City Council and the Morley Town Deal Board worked on a Town Investment Plan and designed a range of schemes to deliver on key priorities identified…
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Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme
7th October 2022
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Celebrating five years of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

Leeds City Council and the Environment Agency have reflected on the impact of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1 (Leeds FAS1) since its launch five years ago. On October 4, 2017 the first formal flood defences in Leeds were officially opened. An investment of £50m, the scheme is made up of a series…
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Leeds City Council public bonfires
30th September 2022
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Important information regarding 2022 Leeds City Council public bonfires

Leeds City Council’s six annual bonfire and firework events will unfortunately not be taking place this year. The decision has been taken due to significant budget pressures faced by the council and the current cost of living pressures on local residents which are having a significant impact on the council’s demand for services and…
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The World Reimagined
30th September 2022
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Inspiring arts project sees pupils bring the whole world to Leeds

Creative young people from schools across Leeds have seen a series of stunning globes they crafted in the classroom go on display to the public. As part of a spectacular cultural education project, pupils from 13 schools around the city designed and created their own beautiful artworks which are now on show at Leeds…
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Leeds City Bikes
23rd September 2022
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Leeds e-bike hire scheme moves a step closer

Electric bikes coming to city centre streets in push to make Leeds a city where you don’t need a car. The arrival of Leeds’s first public e-bike hire scheme has moved a step closer with potential operators being invited to bid for the contract. The scheme, which is due to launch next year, will…
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Safe System Pillars
23rd September 2022
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Councillors endorse the Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy

Councillors of Leeds City Council Executive Board confirmed support to adopt a new Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy. In March 2022 Leeds Safe Roads Partnership, chaired by Leeds City Council, launched a consultation that asked the people of Leeds to comment on a strategy, developed by the Leeds Safe Roads Partnership, to…
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Leeds City Market
2nd September 2022
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Double century surprise as records reveal market’s milestone

A fascinating surprise discovery in Leeds this week has revealed the city’s historic Kirkgate Market is believed to have its 200th anniversary. Material pulled from the archives suggests traders first set out their stalls on what is now Europe’s largest undercover market way back on 31st August 1822. Referenced in the book “Kirkgate Market…
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Councillor Helen Hayden and Leader of the Council, Councillor James Lewis
26th August 2022
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The East Leeds Orbital Route is fully open

Leader of the Council, Councillor James Lewis and Councillor Helen Hayden, executive member for Infrastructure and Climate officially open the biggest infrastructure project undertaken by Leeds City Council for fifty years, since the completion of the Leeds Inner Ring Road. This new route will become the new Outer Ring Road in North-East Leeds and…
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Tree City of the World
26th August 2022
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Leeds flies the flag as a Tree City of the World

Five flags are now being flown in the city’s major parks to celebrate Leeds’ recognition as a Tree City of the World. The international accolade recognises Leeds’ commitment to caring for its trees and woodland. Flags will be displayed at Temple Newsam, Roundhay, Middleton, Golden Acre and Kirkstall parks. Trees have been shown to…
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Leeds Festival
19th August 2022
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Leeds Festival traffic information for residents

Ahead of Leeds Festival taking place from Wednesday 24 to Monday 29 August at Bramham Park, it’s important that residents are aware of the routes that festival traffic will be taking, upcoming road closures and changes, and alternative routes to take to avoid disruption. Festival Traffic Routes: Cars travelling from the South will be…
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East Leeds Orbital Route
29th July 2022
3 mins read

Olympian’s seal of approval of new Leeds cycle facilities on the East Leeds Orbital Route

Double Olympic Champion and Leeds City Council’s active travel ambassador, Alistair Brownlee joins pupils and staff from Highfield Primary School on the new East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR). Accompanied by Councillor James Lewis, leader of the council and Councillor Helen Hayden, executive member for infrastructure and climate, Alistair Brownlee makes the first tracks on…
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