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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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Zero Waste Leeds
15th October 2021
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New bins launched across Leeds to boost recycling ‘on-the-go’

New recycling ‘on-the-go’ bins are being launched in selected district centres across Leeds this month, building on the success of the 2018 ground-breaking city centre provision encouraging recycling of common food and drink packaging consumed out of home. The eye-catching bright orange and yellow bins will soon be able to be found in 6…
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Leeds Micro Business Support Service
15th October 2021
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Free support service delivers the goods for small businesses in Leeds

A free service is delivering a timely helping hand to small businesses in Leeds as they aim to bounce back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Leeds Micro Business Support Service provides expert advice on everything from contingency planning and social media messaging to brand creation and gearing up for Christmas. Targeted…
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Kadeena Cox MBE
8th October 2021
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More Yorkshire Olympians and Paralympians confirmed for arena homecoming

More of Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic Stars have been confirmed for the big homecoming arena event this Sunday to celebrate the athletes’ achievements. Olympians and Paralympians will take to the stage at a major event at the Leeds First Direct Arena on October 10 to talk about their exploits and celebrate in front of…
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8th October 2021
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Otley primary school achieves gold award for active and sustainable travel

Westgate Primary School in Otley has been awarded a gold school travel award, in recognition of its commitment to active and sustainable travel. Awarded by the National Education Awards scheme, Modeshift STARS, the accreditation recognises schools that demonstrate excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other sustainable modes of transport. To achieve the award, Westgate…
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Leeds Corn Exchange
1st October 2021
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Resurfacing work around the Corn Exchange to start next week

Major work to resurface the roads around the Corn Exchange area will start next week as part of a £25million project being carried out by Connecting Leeds. To resurface the road, 50mm of existing road surface will be removed, the drainage covers and manhole lids will be re-set and the white lines and other…
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Eye of the Miner
1st October 2021
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Purls of wisdom at Lotherton as knitted miners memorial is unveiled

A newly-knitted tribute to the men, boys and ponies who lost their lives in a Yorkshire mining disaster has been unveiled after being lovingly crafted by their descendants. The tragedy at Peckfield Colliery in Micklefield claimed the lives of 63 people and 19 ponies when, on Thursday April 30, 1896 an underground gas explosion…
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Future Talent Leeds
1st October 2021
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Future Talent Leeds conversation extended for extra week

First phase now open until Wednesday 6 October. The citywide conversation to help identify skills needed now and for the future of the Leeds economy has been extended by a week. Now running until 9am on Wednesday 6 October, the first phase of the ‘Future Talent Leeds’ conversation is open for anyone over 16…
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Collect Tree Seeds for Leeds
24th September 2021
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Leeds residents urged to play their part in ambitious tree planting project

Residents are being encouraged to show their support for an ambitious city-wide tree planting project this autumn. Leeds City Council set out the target of planting approximately 5.8m trees over 25 years in parks and green spaces across the city as part of its wide-ranging work through its woodland creation programme to tackle the…
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RootOutRacism
27th August 2021
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Organisations Across Leeds United in Pledge to Root Out Racism

Leeds has come together in overwhelming support of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) anti-racism movement. With over 40 organisations across the City coming together in a pledge to Root Out Racism. Joining Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council and Tom Riordan, the Council’s chief executive and the…
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E-Cargo Bikes Leeds City Centre
5th August 2021
3 mins read

Leeds City Council and partners secure grant to buy more electric-cargo bikes for sustainable deliveries in West Yorkshire

A successful bid by Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Bradford Council secures Department for Transport and Energy Saving Trust’s grant to fund 32 new electric-cargo (e-cargo) bikes to the value of £160,000. The Energy Saving Trust’s £2m fund in England last year aims to help businesses and local authorities purchase cargo…
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Foster4YourCouncil
5th August 2021
1 min read

Children in Yorkshire need loving foster families. Can you become a foster carer with your council and help local children achieve their ambition?

Foster4YourCouncil is a new partnership between eight Yorkshire Local Authority Fostering Departments. Bradford, Calderdale, Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, North Yorkshire, Wakefield and York councils have come together to encourage people and families across our great county to consider becoming part-time or full-time foster carers in their local communities. Nationally, there is a critical shortage of…
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Harehills Park Bowling Club
30th July 2021
3 mins read

Local green spaces celebrated in Leeds as part of ‘Love Parks Week’

Keep Britain Tidy is an independent charity with three goals – to eliminate litter, end waste and improve places. This means more to us than just picking up litter. It means creating clean beaches, parks and streets. It means creating sustainable practices and eliminating unnecessary waste. It’s about working with people, businesses, organisations and public…
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Breeze Pass Leeds
23rd July 2021
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Young people in Leeds get caught up in the Breeze this summer

Breeze Leeds is back this summer with its brand new Breeze Pass, providing young people with access to all the best events and offers across the city. The Breeze programme, part of Leeds City Council, ensures that children and young people aged 0 to 19 have plenty of activities to keep them busy during…
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Love Exploring app
23rd July 2021
2 mins read

Dinosaurs set to be released in parks across Leeds

Children are being encouraged to walk amongst dinosaurs this summer across some of Leeds’s most iconic green spaces, thanks to the help of the Love Exploring app. Leeds City Council are launching the app to help change how people enjoy parks across Leeds for years to come. Utilising augmented reality, the app will bring…
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Leeds Local Plan Update
23rd July 2021
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Leeds Local Plan Update: Your Neighbourhood, Your City, Your Planet

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents and businesses to have their say on its draft Local Plan Update, which will set out the authority’s approach to planning policy and new development across the district over the next decade and beyond. The draft Local Plan Update is titled ‘Your Neighbourhood, Your City, Your Planet’. Although…
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