Increase in children in Leeds being offered first preference primary school places
Families in Leeds applying for their child’s first primary school place are receiving their offers and more of them are being offered their first...
Face facts, museum’s new display of figures is ancient history
It’s a tradition which began 40,000 years ago with an artistic Stone Age human and a spare piece of mammoth tusk.
Now a new museum...
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...
Senior councillors in Leeds to agree £20.7 million plan to transform city centre transport
Senior councillors in Leeds will discuss an update on plans to transform transport and travel in and around the city centre at a meeting...
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...
New funding promises extra support for people with alcohol problems
As part of new national capital funding awarded by Public Health England (PHE) to help improve the lives of those affected by alcohol, Leeds...
Leeds welcomes announcement from Channel 4 about the composition of National HQ in the...
Leeds and the wider city region welcome the news from Channel 4 that creative and digital departments will sit at the heart of the...
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...
Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
The largest Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair in the north returns to the Leeds first direct arena on Monday 4 March, 4pm – 8pm.
The event kick...
Independent film and TV production sector in Leeds receives another boost
The trade association for independent TV production companies in the UK has announced it will open an office in Leeds later this year.
Pact has...
Moving wartime story sparks search for Leeds lifesaver’s descendants
Descendants of a Jewish family who fled from Vienna to Leeds to escape the Nazis are searching for more details about the local businessman...
Museum steps inside the stories of Michael Morpurgo
Captivating tales penned by one of the nation’s best-loved children’s storytellers have come to life in a new exhibition in Leeds.
Curated by Seven Stories,...
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...
Object of the week- Madge Howdill’s flag
This eye-catching flag was made more than a century ago by an excited Leeds teenager eager to celebrate the end of war.
Madge Howdill, who...
Support Children’s Heart Surgery Fund this Wear Red Day and help children and adults...
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) are once again hoping to see a red wave across our region on February 1st to help support babies...
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?...
Consultations begin on new school places in east Leeds
Consultation has started this week on provision of new school places in east Leeds.
Leeds City Council is proposing to permanently expand Micklefield Church of...
A statement from Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake on the news...
The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake has commented on the news that Leeds has been chosen as a host city for...
ICC Cricket World Cup trophy tour to visit Leeds
ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour commences tour of England and Wales on 19 February 2019.
100-day tour starts off in London and will finish...
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...
Yorkshire’s coolest wintertime attraction returned to Millennium Square for more icy fun and adventure...
Skates at the ready as Yorkshire’s coolest wintertime attraction is back for 2019!
Organised by Leeds City Council with support from media partners Radio Aire...
Shortlist revealed for the 2019 Child Friendly Leeds Awards
The names of the people, places and organisations shortlisted for the 6th Child Friendly Leeds awards have been revealed.
The annual awards ceremony will take...
Delivery group appointed as plans move forward for new extra care homes in Leeds
Leeds City Council’s plans to provide new extra care homes across the city are moving forward.
Following a procurement exercise, they have appointed a delivery...
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...
Leeds City Council reiterates commitment and support for city’s Armed Forces Community Covenant
Leeds City Council has underlined its continued commitment to supporting armed forces personnel and veterans this month.
This follows representatives of the UK’s armed forces...
Tour Maker 2019 – Full registration now open
Welcome to Yorkshire and A.S.O are thrilled to be hosting the fifth edition of the Tour de Yorkshire between 2nd - 5th May 2019....
Leeds City Council deputy director of children Sal Tariq has been named in the...
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...
Greetings of the Season and best wishes for the New Year
Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year — and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority.
The...
Children’s social care services in Leeds rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
Services provided for children and families by the council in Leeds have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by government inspectors, Ofsted.
The tremendous achievement comes after...
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...
New initiative helps Leeds residents get online
Leeds City Council is working with leading social change charity Good Things Foundation to deliver an ambitious new programme that will ensure residents of...
Crossgates youth group to sing for children in care
It might be cold outside but that won’t stop a local East Leeds Youth Group fundraising for children in care this Christmas.
Following an online...
Museum gives city’s young tech whizzes a chance to let off some STEAM
Working at one of the world’s foremost industrial powerhouses, the women of Armley Mills were no strangers to cutting edge technology.
Over centuries, they used...
Plans move forward for new extra care housing across the city
Senior councillors in Leeds will be discussing a programme to deliver new council-owned extra care housing at a meeting next week.
At the council’s executive...
Drink Drive awareness event to encourage people to take responsibility for their actions this...
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...
A nostalgic collection of classic toys at Temple Newsam House for their brilliant Christmas...
Nestling under the tree or carefully placed inside a stocking, they were the must-have toys and games which delighted generations of eager Leeds children...
Leeds to host finale as routes for 2019 Tour de Yorkshire announced
The full routes for the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race have been unveiled at Leeds Civic Hall.
Welcome to...
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...
Leeds City Council thrilled to host successful Right to Build Expo Yorkshire
Leeds City Council hosted the Right to Build Expo Yorkshire, helping to make the dream of building a home a reality for more people...
Leeds public encouraged to be Bike Smart as part of Road Safety Week
People across Leeds are being encouraged to be more ‘Bike Smart’ as part of Road Safety Week (19 – 25 November).
Road Safety Week is...
Lotherton’s new arrivals are top of the hops
Six adorable new arrivals have bounced onto the scene at Lotherton Wildlife World.
The Aberford attraction has become the only zoo in the UK to...
NHS Health Check plans get the all clear for Leeds
With a successful record of delivering the NHS Health Check programme at a level almost ten per cent higher than the national average, Leeds...
The annual landlords’ conference returns to the city for eighth year
Leeds City Council will host the eighth annual Leeds Landlords’ Conference on 28 November amid a busy time for the private rented sector nationally.
Leading...
Leeds’ unsung heroes to be recognised at Compassionate City Awards this week
Unsung heroes in Leeds will be recognised for their amazing contribution to the city at the Compassionate City Awards on Thursday 22 November 2018.
Held...
Senior councillors in Leeds to consider proposals for historic Otley Civic Centre and improved...
Proposals for the future of the historic Otley Civic Centre building and improved community facilities in the town are to be considered by Leeds...
Closure to A64 slip road to allow for further work to the district heating...
As part of ongoing work to deliver the Leeds PIPES Network the A64 slip road crossing under the New York Road Tunnel will be...
Councillors consider plan to protect historic Temple Works
Plans to protect of one of the most important listed buildings in the North of England and ready it for future use are to...
Statement from the leader of Leeds City Council on the upcoming Channel 4 progress...
Following on from the landmark moment of Channel 4 choosing Leeds as the location for its national HQ, the council’s executive board will meet...
Government urged to prioritise place-based-investment to increase national productivity
Leading innovation districts from across the UK have joined together to urge government, cities and city regions to channel investment in to mature and...
Getting into good habits in Leeds
Former smokers in Leeds are a growing band new figures show, as the annual Stoptober campaign comes to an end.
Leeds smoking rates are continuing...