OUR CITY

Leeds Tapestry - Kate Peace and Emma Hayton
20th February 2026
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New Panel Added to Leeds Tapestry Celebrating City’s Story

A much-loved landmark of Leeds’ cultural life has gained a striking new addition, as a freshly created panel has been installed alongside the iconic Leeds Tapestry at Leeds Central Library. The new work, entirely designed and stitched by local residents, explores ideas of freedom and what the concept means in modern Leeds. Created through…
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Alex Pearson, archives assistant with West Yorkshire Archive Service with the copy of the Leeds Charter
20th February 2026
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Leeds’ historic Royal Charter saved from becoming a lampshade

One of the most important documents in Leeds’ history was rescued from an unlikely fate as a makeshift lampshade, city archivists have revealed, as preparations continue for a major exhibition celebrating 400 years since the city was granted its royal charter. The one-of-a-kind copy of the Leeds Royal Charter, delicately inscribed centuries ago —…
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Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th November 2025
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Leeds Welcomes Sienna Silva-Farber as New Children’s Mayor

A new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been officially elected, with a powerful pledge to tackle bullying, discrimination and poverty over the coming year. Sienna Silva-Farber, 10, a pupil at Harewood C of E Primary School, has been named Children’s Mayor of Leeds for 2025–2026 following a closely contested election. This year’s vote saw…
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Compassionate City Awards 2025 at Leeds Civic Hall
14th November 2025
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Parkinson’s Table Tennis Club Scoops Compassionate City Award

A pioneering table tennis club for people living with Parkinson’s disease has been named one of the winners at this year’s Compassionate City Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who go the extra mile to improve life in their communities, with this year’s ceremony held last week at Leeds Civic Hall. Kirkstall-based club…
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Doris's mural has been created by artist Alexandra Elstone
26th September 2025
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New Murals Celebrate Leeds’ Sporting Heroes

Vibrant new murals honouring some of Leeds’s greatest sporting heroes, past and present, have been unveiled in communities across the city. Created by talented local artists, the striking artworks celebrate the achievements of athletes ranging from a record-breaking swimmer to a Paralympic legend. Each mural’s subject was selected by a panel of volunteers working…
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Lord Mayor of Leeds
23rd May 2025
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Councillor Dan Cohen Appointed 131st Lord Mayor of Leeds

Councillor Dan Cohen has been officially appointed as the new Lord Mayor of Leeds during Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting. Succeeding Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, Councillor Dan Cohen becomes the 131st individual to hold the prestigious role. Accompanying him throughout his mayoral year will be his wife, Mrs. Elayna Cohen, who will serve…
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Victory in Europe (VE) Day
27th April 2025
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Celebrate, Commemorate and Reflect: 80 Days of VE and VJ in Leeds

In 2025, Leeds will proudly join the nation in marking a historic milestone: the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day. Under the banner ‘Celebrate, Commemorate, and Reflect: 80 Days of VE and VJ in Leeds’, the city will honour the sacrifices, resilience, and triumphs of a…
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The King's New Year Honours List
3rd January 2025
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Leeds City Council Celebrates Local Figures Recognized in King’s New Year Honours List

Leeds City Council extends Heartfelt Congratulations and gratitude to all the local dignitaries recognized in the King’s New Year Honours List. This year’s King’s New Year Honours List showcases a range of eminent individuals recognized for their significant contributions across various fields. Among the honorees are several notable figures whose efforts have made lasting…
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Janet Wilcock
3rd January 2025
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Congratulations to all Honorees of The Compassionate City Awards

Janet Wilcock, a devoted foster carer from Leeds who specializes in caring for babies affected by drug or alcohol withdrawal, was celebrated as the Unsung Hero of the Year at the Compassionate City Awards ceremony held at Leeds Civic Hall. The Compassionate City Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their efforts in positively impacting…
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Lord Mayor of Leeds to Lead Citywide Remembrance Tribute
8th November 2024
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Lord Mayor of Leeds to Lead Citywide Remembrance Tribute

Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, the Lord Mayor of Leeds, extends a heartfelt invitation to all to participate in the city’s Remembrance Sunday observances, honoring the servicemen and women who have given their lives for their country. This solemn event is scheduled to take place at Victoria Gardens on Sunday, November 10th. Festivities will commence…
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Royal British Legion
11th October 2024
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Royal British Legion Commends Leeds City Council for Supporting Veterans

Leeds City Council Aligns Military Compensation with Civilian Awards in Benefits Assessment. The Royal British Legion (RBL) has expressed gratitude towards Leeds City Council for fully embracing the recommendations of its ‘Credit Their Service’ campaign by no longer counting military compensation as income in benefits calculations. Initiated last year, the RBL’s ‘Credit Their Service’…
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Leeds Town Hall Impressions
4th October 2024
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Exciting Plans to Transform Leeds Town Hall into a Premier Concert and Event Venue

Music enthusiasts and concertgoers have received an exciting preview of the transformative designs set to revitalize the concert and event spaces at the historic Leeds Town Hall. Newly released artist impressions showcase the forthcoming enhancements, including a revamped entrance, box office, and bar, which aim to rejuvenate the iconic Victorian landmark once renovations are…
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Mariana Pexton
14th September 2024
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Leeds City Council Appoints Mariana Pexton as Interim Chief Executive

Leeds City Council has unanimously voted to appoint Mariana Pexton as the interim chief executive. Currently serving as the council’s director of strategy and resources, Mariana Pexton will assume her new role later this month, following the departure of the current chief executive, Tom Riordan. Pexton will make history as the first woman to…
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Armed Forces Day Leeds. Picture credit- Graham Fotherby
28th June 2024
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Celebrate Armed Forces Day 2024 with Free Family Fun in Leeds

This Sunday, the city centre will be awash in red, white, and blue as Leeds honors service men and women past, present, and future. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, Leeds Armed Forces Day is an occasion to honor the courage, dedication, and commitment of active service members, veterans,…
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Rob Burrow
15th June 2024
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Leeds City Council Commits to Permanent Tribute for Local Hero Rob Burrow

Leeds City Council has reaffirmed its dedication to honoring the remarkable life and contributions of Rob Burrow, the beloved Leeds Rhinos icon. Rob Burrow, who captured the hearts of many globally with his efforts to fundraise and increase awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) following his diagnosis in 2019, passed away earlier this month.…
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D-Day in the United Kingdom
31st May 2024
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Leeds Honors Heroes for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

As the country approaches the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Leeds is set to pay heartfelt tributes to the heroes of this pivotal moment in history. Next week, the city will host several commemorative events to honor those who served. June 6, 1944, marks one of the most significant dates in the history of modern…
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