Local NHS Trust to work with Leeds City Council to deliver new services for...
New health service provision for 0-19 year olds in Leeds will be delivered by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCH) following the award of...
Children’s services in line for top awards
Services supporting children, young people and families across Leeds are in line for five prestigious industry awards.
Leeds City Council’s Children’s Services have been shortlisted...
X1 secures approval for new Leeds neighbourhood
The next stage in the South Bank regeneration scheme has been given the green light, with Leeds City Council unanimously granting planning permission for...
Leeds lifeguard scoops national lifesaving award
A member of Leeds City Council’s sport and lifestyles team has received a prestigious national lifesaving award.
Following an independent assessment and appraisal by the...
Over 2.5 million ticket applications received for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Over 2.5 million ticket applications received over two ballot phases as excitement builds ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
Limited tickets remain available for...
Young people urged not to miss on chance to vote for new Leeds Children’s...
Twelve Leeds school children are now in the final stretch of their campaigns to become the new Leeds Children’s Mayor.
This follows schools from across...
Rifles Regiment take to the streets of Leeds
The public are invited to show their support for The Rifles Regiment as they march through the streets of Leeds this weekend (15 September)...
Call for communities to help commemorate Armistice centenary
A rallying cry has gone out calling on communities in Leeds to be part of a city-wide commemoration to mark 100 years since the...
New adult learning courses now available in communities across Leeds
An exciting programme offering adults the chance to improve their knowledge or learn a new skill in an array of different subjects and topics...
Neighbourhood Network schemes funding announced
Popular Neighbourhood Networks schemes have been awarded five years funding to continue their work supporting older people and communities throughout the city, Leeds City...
Light Night’s glowing goliaths will be out of this world
A group of gigantic, luminous humanoids will land in the city centre for a captivating interplanetary installation at this year’s Light Night Leeds.
The mesmerising...
HSBC UK Let’s Ride – a fun, free cycling festival comes to Leeds
We’re closing the roads to traffic in Leeds on Sunday 2 September and hosting a street festival for anyone on a bike.
Saddle up as...
Leeds 2023 is backing the light fantastic
The city’s new international cultural festival is throwing its weight behind one of Leeds’s most spectacular annual arts events.
Leeds 2023 has this week been...
Leeds GCSE students celebrate exam results
Young people across Leeds are celebrating their GCSE results on Thursday 23 August.
Around 7300 years 11 pupils in the city are receiving their results,...
Britain prepares to host double dose of ITU World Triathlon Series action in 2019
The AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds and Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay Nottingham return to the sporting calendar for 2019, with mass participation entries...
Masterplan for South Bank and remodelled Leeds Station formally adopted by Leeds City Council...
The continued regeneration of the South Bank area of Leeds including plans to maximise the remodelling of Leeds Station has taken a significant step...
Over 15,000 responses to Connecting Leeds transport plans
The first two phases of consultation and engagement on the plans to transform transport and travel in Leeds resulted in more than 15,000 responses...
A-level and post 16 qualification success for Leeds students
Young people in Leeds are celebrating receiving their A-level and other post 16 results today.
Over 2500 pupils across Leeds received their grades today and...
Experience the magic of cinema on Millennium Square
Cementing its place as the country’s leading producer of open-air film screenings, The Luna Cinema is partnering with Leeds City Council to put on...
Further roll out of 20mph zones continues across Leeds
Lower speed limits are set to be introduced in more residential areas across Leeds as part of a city-wide programme to reduce road casualties.
The...
Bright idea to mix art and science at cultural spectacular
The historic stonework of Leeds Civic Hall will be transformed by a breathtaking fusion of modern art and cutting-edge science when Light Night Leeds...
Leeds City Council to extend free Wi-Fi into 20 community buildings
Free Wi-Fi is to become available at 20 community buildings across Leeds as part of a leading digital skills programme being delivered by Leeds...
A bumper summer of cycling
Record numbers have been making the most of the summer weather on Bradford and Leeds cycling infrastructure, which was either built or improved as...
Full closure to Marsh Lane this weekend for next stage of district heating work
As part of our ongoing work to deliver the Leeds PIPES Network there will be a full closure on Marsh Lane this weekend.
From Friday...
Object of the week- Ivy Benson ceramic
At a time when war raged across Europe, Ivy Benson was calling her own tune.
The pioneering musician and band leader, who was born in...
Consultation launched on introduction of licensing for private rented housing in parts of Leeds
People are being asked for their views on the possible introduction of licensing for private sector rented housing in some parts of Leeds.
The city's...
Don’t miss out on Amazing Animals at Temple Newsam Home Farm
A wonderful array of exotic animals and birds are once again set to take centre stage at a popular Leeds farm next week.
Held from...
Statement by Leader of Leeds City Council following meeting with rail operators
Commenting on this morning’s appearance of representatives from Network Rail, Northern and TransPennine at today’s West Yorkshire Combined Authority meeting.
Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of...
Applications now open for secondary school places in Leeds
Parents across Leeds are being reminded to get their applications in for their child’s secondary school place for next September.
Although it is only early...
Public ballot for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 opens
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Public Ballot opened today (Wednesday, 1 August) at 10 am (BST) on Wednesday 1 August.
When ticket applications were...
Comment on One Yorkshire devolution by Leader of Leeds City Council
Yorkshire Devolution - an historic opportunity for the whole country.
The One Yorkshire plan would see one combined devolved authority – like those established in...
Landlord licence changes for houses in multiple occupation
Landlords are being urged to ensure their licences are up to date ahead of changes to the law that mean more people who live...
Summer roadwork schemes planned for Leeds
A number of roadwork schemes are planned to be carried out in Leeds during the school summer holiday period.
There’s a need to carry out...
Search has begun for leader of city’s new cultural cornerstone
The search has begun for a dynamic new leader to spearhead the city’s ambitious vision for an international cultural festival celebrating the best of...
Summer of fun as pop-up spaces and activities transform the city centre
The city centre will be coming to life over the summer months with a jam-packed calendar of activities starting at the end of July.
Whether...
Dance stars fly into Leeds for ground breaking orchestral club extravaganza
Stars from the worlds of dance and classic music have been arriving in Leeds as they prepare to come together for a unique performance...
Marsh Lane partly closed this weekend for district heating installation work
Marsh Lane is to be partly closed this weekend to allow work to take place on the creation of the Leeds PIPES district heating...
People Powered Press is right type of attraction for museum
For centuries, it’s been home to the hulking heirlooms of Leeds’s industrial heyday which once propelled the city to the pinnacle of global production.
Now...
Yorkshire’s best young traders set out stalls in Leeds Market
Young entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire are setting out their stalls at Kirkgate Market in Leeds on Wednesday, 1 August, as part of a competition...
Object of the week- Pearl Buddha statues
Beautifully rendered in perfect pearl, these tiny statues illustrate one of the many ways nature’s unparalleled creativity has been utilised by humans.
Currently on display...
Leeds delegation set for stateside Boston mission
A delegation of industry leaders from Leeds is heading to Boston in America this week to strengthen and develop links between the two cities.
Building...
Deadline extended for public feedback on Connecting Leeds transport plans
The latest stage of the public engagement on plans to help transform transport and travel in and around Leeds is being extended.
The engagement and...
Exciting 12-week skills and activities programme launched in Seacroft
Residents living in Seacroft are being offered the chance to take part in a variety of fun activities and learn new skills as part...
Boxing champion Josh Warrington honoured with special city civic reception
The achievements of Leeds’s first world boxing champion Josh Warrington have been recognised with a special civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Graham...
40 Faces of St Gemma’s Hospice
Many of us will access support from a hospice in our lifetime, either for ourselves or a loved one. But do we really know...
Historic West Leeds Newlay Bridge summer works set to start
Maintenance work to the historic Newlay Bridge is set to take place from next week.
Leeds City Council will start work on 23 July for...
Hats off to Leeds this Yorkshire Day as museum celebrates in style
Hold onto your hats - a sporting spectacle with a difference is heading to Leeds this Yorkshire Day.
Leeds Industrial Museum will be brimming with...
Let the training take the strain
Let the training take the strain is the message as HS2 scheme gives Leeds youngsters a glimpse of work in infrastructure.
Over 300 students from...
Council chiefs to discuss transport and Connecting Leeds investment progress
Senior councillors in Leeds will discuss a progress update on the plan to transform transport and travel in and around the city at a...
Pre-registration for ICC Cricket World Cup public ballot 2019 opens
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Public Ballot opens 10 am (BST) on Wednesday, 1 August, when ticket applications will be open to all...