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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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2019 Schools Yorkshire Tour
15th June 2019
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Leeds pupils take part in 200 mile Yorkshire cycle relay

Leeds pupils have taken part in the 2019 Schools Yorkshire Tour this week, a 200-mile cycle relay which aims to encourage more pupils to cycle to school and improve cycle skills. Pupils from various schools across the city have been transporting the baton from school to school, starting at Guiseley Primary School in the…
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UK2070 Commission
12th June 2019
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Leeds hosts UK2070 Commission to plan a fairer future UK economy

A report examining the impact of regional inequalities and ways that economic performance and life-chances in the UK are predicted to worsen unless drastic action is taken is the focus for an event in Leeds Civic Hall this Thursday (13th June 2019). The UK2070 Commission is an independent inquiry, focussed on deep-rooted spatial inequalities…
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Happy Easter Leeds
21st April 2019
1 min read

We wish you a happy Easter, filled with happiness, peace and love

One of the most important holidays of Christianity is Easter. Everyone knows that Easter celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection but perhaps not many of us are familiar with other interesting facts about Easter. Easter is a Christian holiday and festival when people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion.…
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14th April 2019
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Leeds can become a carbon neutral city by 2050

Leeds can become a carbon neutral city by 2050—and could potentially achieve the 2030 target in the climate emergency motion passed by councillors on 27 March—according to a new “carbon roadmap” report published by the Leeds Climate Commission. The science-based roadmap report, produced by a team led by Andy Gouldson, Chair of the Leeds…
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Leeds PIPES network
14th April 2019
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Phase two of Leeds PIPES district heating network set to get the go ahead

The Leeds PIPES district heating network (DHN) could be rolled out across the city centre sooner than expected thanks to the opportunity to coordinate with transport and road network proposals for the Headrow. The council are looking to accelerate the second phase of the programme so as it coincides with planned improvements in the…
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Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership
3rd March 2019
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Employment Hub launched in Leeds City Region

A new Employment Hub has launched as part of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership’s (the LEP) commitment to address current and future skills shortages in the region. The free programme will engage over 6,000 young people over three years, with support to get them into further learning, self-employment, employment or an apprenticeship. The free…
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Leeds Ice Cube
9th February 2019
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Skate expectations as Ice Cube returns to Millennium Square

Thousands of people across Leeds will be getting their skates on this winter now one of the city’s coolest attractions has returned to Millennium Square. The hugely popular Ice Cube has been giving visitors a chance to whizz around the ice under a bigger, specially covered outdoor rink complete with new transparent marquee style…
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White Rose Energy
30th January 2019
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Council energy provider beats ‘Big Six’ on customer satisfaction

Customers of Leeds City Council’s not-for-profit energy provider enjoy some of the best customer service in the country, according to a new Which? survey. Which? Magazine’s annual satisfaction survey for the domestic energy supply market asked 8,000 people across the UK about their energy provider. White Rose Energy’s customer service provider, Robin Hood Energy,…
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Rudi Leavor
26th January 2019
1 min read

Lord Mayor to lead city’s Holocaust Memorial Day event

A city civic commemoration event marking Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on Sunday 27 January at Leeds Town Hall from 2pm. The event will be hosted by the Lord Mayor, and will include a keynote speech by Appolinaire Kageruka, survivor of the Rwandan genocide, to mark the 25th anniversary of the genocide. The…
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#TechMumsClubs Leeds
13th January 2019
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New tech club for mums launched in Leeds this month

An ambitious new programme aiming to ensure that mums in the city have the opportunity to brush up on and learn new digital skills has been launched by Leeds City Council. Undertaken as part of the Council’s 100% Digital Leeds initiative and led by Leeds Libraries, Leeds will be the first city outside of…
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Saleem Tariq, Deputy Director of Children’s and Families
31st December 2018
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Leeds City Council deputy director of children Sal Tariq has been named in the Queen’s New Year Honours list

The leader and Chief Executive of Leeds City Council comment on Saleem Tariq, Deputy Director of Children’s and Families, being honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “I’m delighted that Sal Tariq’s work putting children and young people at the centre of everything we…
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North and West Yorkshire Business
19th December 2018
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Expanded North and West Yorkshire business rates pilot scheme approved

A combined bid by local authorities across North and West Yorkshire to retain most of its business rates growth to invest locally has been approved by the government. The successful bid to create the North and West Yorkshire Business Rates Pool will mean that the existing business rates pool partners of Bradford, Calderdale, Harrogate,…
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Drink Drive Awareness Event
11th December 2018
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Drink Drive awareness event to encourage people to take responsibility for their actions this festive period

People across Leeds are being encouraged to take responsibility for their actions this festive period and beyond by not drinking and driving. To raise awareness of the consequences of drink driving, Leeds City Council’s Influencing Travel Behaviour Team are holding a Drink Drive awareness event this week. Members of the public will be encouraged…
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Kirkstall Meadows
7th December 2018
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Planning application submitted for further £112.1m of Leeds flood defences

Plans for the next phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire have now been submitted. Leeds City Council has worked alongside the Environment Agency to put forward a planning application for phase two of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, which will invest £112.1million in flood prevention…
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