In Park Square, Leeds, the Lord Mayor of the city has revealed the UK’s inaugural city center-based World Peace Flame. Encased within a custom-designed and locally crafted replica miners’ lamp, the Park Square World Peace Flame serves as a representation of peace, unity, and freedom. The realization of this city center project was made…
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The unique connection forged between a generation of Leeds young people and their beloved local park has been captured in a series of inspiring photos taken decades apart. The fascinating collection features pictures of second generation West Indians taken in the 1970s and 80s, along with a series of contemporary portraits and their individual…
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In Park Square, Leeds, the Lord Mayor of the city has revealed the UK’s inaugural city center-based World Peace Flame. Encased within a custom-designed and locally crafted replica miners’ lamp, the Park Square World Peace Flame serves as a representation of peace, unity, and freedom. The realization of this city center project was made…
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The unique connection forged between a generation of Leeds young people and their beloved local park has been captured in a series of inspiring photos taken decades apart. The fascinating collection features pictures of second generation West Indians taken in the 1970s and 80s, along with a series of contemporary portraits and their individual…
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The names of trailblazing women who made historic contributions to Leeds will be officially put forward to be etched on the walls of Leeds Civic Hall, it was announced today. The people of Leeds were asked to help decide which women from an initial list of six should become the first to have their…
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Alford Gardner, one of the nation’s last surviving HMT Empire Windrush passengers and the city’s only remaining Caribbean Second World War serviceman received the Leeds Award in a ceremony at the Civic Hall. The award, which was approved at a full council meeting in November 2023, was made in recognition of Alford’s special and…
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Eight former Leeds councillors received one of the highest civic honours the city can bestow at a special session of full council. The group of former councillors, who have 170 years of public service between them and include a former Lord Mayor and a Deputy Lord Mayor, were made honorary Aldermen/Alderwomen at a ceremony…
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A unique gift exchanged by two former Lord Mayors of Leeds more than 120 years ago could be about to help the city with unprecedented budget challenges. The sale of the U-1 number plate, used on the Lord Mayor’s civic vehicle, is currently being explored by Leeds City Council, with experts estimating it could…
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Following an exploration of potential host cities, the organisers behind the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum have announced that it will remain in Leeds for the foreseeable future. Formed in 2022 UKREiiF has quickly become the UK’s leading platform in the regeneration, development and property sectors – becoming Europe’s fastest growing industry…
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One of the nation’s last surviving HMT Empire Windrush passengers and the city’s only remaining Caribbean Second World War serviceman will receive a prestigious civic honour, it was confirmed today. At a meeting of Leeds City Council’s, members approved the nomination for Alford Gardner to be a recipient of The Leeds Award, which recognises…
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Leeds City Council has been recognised as one of 119 cities across the globe taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency — despite the pressures of a challenging global economic situation in a new list published by renowned international authority the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The city is among the likes of New…
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Al Garthwaite, warmly invites all Leeds communities to join her at Victoria Gardens on Sunday 12 November, as she leads the city’s Act of Remembrance. Originally instituted to remember those lost in the First World War, the Remembrance Sunday service is held every year on the second Sunday…
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A room in Leeds’s iconic Civic Hall has been renamed in honour of the legendary politician, actor, and public servant, Honorary Alderman Bernard Atha CBE. In a ceremony, on Friday 1 September, attended by members of Mr. Atha’s family and other distinguished guests, the Civic Hall’s Committee Room 1 was renamed the Bernard Atha…
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Beautiful buildings and stylish structures have got designs on success after being shortlisted in this year’s Leeds Architecture Awards. Taking place for the first time since 2019, the awards are a collaboration between Leeds Civic Trust, Leeds Society of Architects, Leeds City Council and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). More than 50…
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Leeds City Council has been recognised with a prestigious award by the Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces. The Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award has been granted to the council in recognition of its support for the armed forces community and for its alignment with…
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Fun and excitement will top the bill at this year’s Leeds Armed Forces Day this Sunday, as the city celebrates our service men and women’s courage, dedication, and commitment. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Al Garthwaite, the Armed Forces Day event will span the length of Briggate and will feature lots…
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This week commuters and visitors arriving into Leeds City Centre have been greeted by an extraordinary sight. A remarkable sculptural ‘Forest’ has taken root in the main public square outside Leeds Railway Station. Comprising 127 seven-metre-high timber fins, this quietly powerful temporary installation entitled ‘Making A Stand’, aims to ‘disrupt’ the popular pedestrian route…
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Councillor Al Garthwaite has been announced as the new Lord Mayor of Leeds for the next year following the council’s annual general meeting. Taking over the role from Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP, Councillor Garthwaite becomes the 129th Lord Mayor of Leeds. Born into a military family that moved frequently, Councillor Garthwaite studied…
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Communities in Leeds are being invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort which will take place over a three day Bank Holiday weekend in May (6-8 May). His Majesty King Charles III was ascended to the throne in September last year following the death of…
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A new Flag of Peace will be raised in Leeds on Commonwealth Day, marking the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the Commonwealth. Members of the public are invited to join the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Robert Gettings, Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Mr Paul Lawrence DL, and the High…
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We were delighted to welcome HRH The Princess of Wales to Leeds as she visited Leeds Market as part of the launch of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s ‘Shaping Us’ campaign. Her Royal Highness was in Leeds to launch the campaign – a city that has the ambition to be the best…
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A stunning new bridge honouring the legacy of a man who died after being racially harassed has been officially opened in Leeds. The David Oluwale Bridge was hailed as a symbolic link between the city’s past, present and future as a ceremony marked work on the landmark project being formally completed. Spanning the River…
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