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Leeds City Centre. ©️LeedsCityCouncil
13th March 2026
3 mins read

Leeds enters landmark year as major projects move towards delivery

Leeds is poised for a landmark year in 2026, with a series of major regeneration and investment projects moving closer to delivery and billions of pounds of economic potential within reach. At the heart of the city’s ambitions is Leeds City Council’s Economic Vision, launched at the end of 2025, which set out plans…
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Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of a pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist, which have finally been returned 50 years overdue.
6th March 2026
2 mins read

Late return writes a new chapter for antique fossil books

A pair of antique library books written by celebrated 19th century geologist Rev William Buckland have been returned to Leeds Central Library — 50 years overdue. Volumes I and II of Geology and Mineralogy, first published in 1836, were due back in March 1976. Instead, the historic books were recently discovered by staff at…
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Light Night Leeds
26th September 2025
2 mins read

Light Night Leeds Returns This October with Dazzling Illuminated Artworks

This October, Leeds will be transformed by a dazzling display of illuminated artworks as the spectacular Light Night Leeds returns. On October 23 and 24, the city’s most recognisable buildings and public spaces will be lit up with imaginative creations from artists around the world, drawing thousands of visitors to the cultural showcase. Centred…
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Storytelling Festival 2025 Square by Kate Pankhurst
14th February 2025
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Leeds Storytelling Festival Launches for Families and Children to Connect, Create and Get Inspired

This month, Leeds is set to host a brand new festival dedicated to the enchanting art of storytelling, promising a fresh and exciting cultural experience for the city. The Leeds Storytelling Festival, organized by Leeds Libraries in collaboration with local arts groups Wrongsemble and LIVEwire Poetry, aims to celebrate and explore the diverse world…
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Mayor Tracy Brabin with last year's Young Poet Laureates, Isabelle and Alina
24th January 2025
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West Yorkshire Announces New Young Poets Laureate, Recognizing Region’s Rising Talent

West Yorkshire has proudly announced its new Young Poets Laureate, marking a significant recognition of the burgeoning literary talent in the region. The announcement, led by Mayor Tracy Brabin and National Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, underscores a strong commitment to nurturing young voices and celebrating creative expression. The competition, which drew hundreds of submissions…
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Voice of the Fans
11th January 2025
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Library Launches Zine Appeal for Exciting New Football Fan Exhibition

Leeds Central Library is bringing together a unique collection of zines that chronicle the passion, joy, and heartbreak of football fans over the years. This curated collection will be the highlight of the forthcoming exhibition, Voice of the Fans, which is scheduled to open in May. The exhibition aims to celebrate the creativity and…
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Vision for Leeds
15th March 2024
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Councillors to discuss new 10-year regeneration partnership with central and regional government

Senior councillors are to discuss Leeds City Council’s exciting new partnership with national, regional and local government to transform six of its neighbourhoods, helping to achieve its regeneration ambitions and deliver inclusive growth. The Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership is a 10-year programme of change and investment involving the council, central government, Homes England and…
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Innovation Village Leeds’ Innovation Arc
8th March 2024
3 mins read

Statement on Convention of the North

The Leader of Leeds City Council and Leeds Innovation Partnership comment on announcements at the Convention of the North. Following a wide range of announcements by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP at today’s Convention of the North and subject to next week’s budget, the Leader of…
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Rhian Isaac, special collections librarian at Leeds Central Library
5th January 2024
2 mins read

Library’s light fantastic storybook scenes add a touch of glass

A beautiful collection of vintage magic lantern slides has been shedding new light on scenes from some of history’s most iconic stories. The beautiful, coloured glass slides date from around 1906, and feature moments from classic tales including Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Aladdin. Each of the delicate slides, on display at Leeds…
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Theater of Illumination Leeds Civic Hall
13th October 2023
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Light switch sees cities swap stunning cultural creations

Dreams came true on the streets of Leeds last night as the stunning spectacle of Light Night returned. The first night of the annual arts spectacular saw a host of the city’s most recognisable buildings and spaces lit up with an array of beautiful illuminated artworks from across the world. Continuing tonight, the theme…
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Leeds Business Anchors
22nd September 2023
2 mins read

New network launched to support businesses to drive forward inclusive growth

Leeds City Council has launched a new network to support large businesses across Leeds to drive forward positive social outcomes and contribute to the delivery of inclusive growth across the city. Building on the success of the Leeds Anchor Network, the council is launching Leeds Business Anchors. An initiative to bring together large businesses…
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Light Night Leeds
22nd September 2023
2 mins read

Dream a wonderful dream of Leeds as Light Night returns

Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival and returns on 12th and 13th October 2023. The streets of Leeds will transform into a dazzling dream world next month when the exciting spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns. The two-night cultural event will be back on October 12 and 13,…
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Leeds Digital Careers Fair
22nd September 2023
1 min read

Leeds Digital Careers Fair to take centre stage this September

Hosted by Leeds City Council, the free event will take place on 26 September, seeing businesses and learning providers from across the region showcasing opportunities to people who want to learn more about their next steps to a career in the digital sector. With over 50 organisations expected to attend, including this year’s sponsors,…
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Jill McKnight. Photo- Jules Lister
18th March 2022
1 min read

Artists bring Leeds voices to life in new exhibition

The voices, stories and songs of generations of Leeds folk have inspired a thought-provoking new exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery. Leeds-based artist Jill McKnight immersed herself in the collections of the British Library and Leeds Art Gallery for Desire Lines, which retraces the steps different people from the Leeds area have taken and how…
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