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An image showing how the proposed STACK Leeds development could look.
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Container village proposal at Leeds Market takes major step forward

Plans for a new container village attraction at Leeds Kirkgate Market have taken a major step forward after a planning application was submitted for the scheme. The proposal, put forward by STACK Leisure, would see a two-storey venue created from repurposed shipping containers on part of the market’s outdoor trading area. If approved, the…
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Dawsons Corner Aerial Visualisation
27th March 2026
2 mins read

New visuals show future of transformed Dawsons Corner junction

Leeds City Council has unveiled fresh images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look after major upgrade works, with the scheme aimed at cutting congestion, improving safety and making journeys easier for all road users. Leeds City Council has unveiled new images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look once major improvement…
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Briggate Action Plan
20th March 2026
1 min read

Briggate Action Plan Advances After Strong Public Backing

Plans to make some of the busiest areas of Leeds city centre safer for pedestrians and shoppers are set to move to the next stage after receiving overwhelming public support. More than 2,100 people took part in a consultation on the Briggate Action Plan, which set out proposals aimed at tackling concerns raised about…
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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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Otley councillors, the Town Mayor, pupils from St Joseph’s School, Balfour Beatty and artist Shane Green joined the unveiling of the new oak bench in Tittybottle Park.
6th March 2026
2 mins read

Community-designed carved oak bench unveiled in Otley’s Tittybottle Park

A unique hand-carved oak bench designed with help from local schoolchildren has been unveiled in Otley’s Tittybottle Park. The new bench, created from a tree that previously stood near Otley Bridge, was commissioned by Leeds City Council as part of efforts to give the timber a lasting community use after the tree was removed…
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Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council’s five-million-pound plans to refurbish Morley Town Hall.
20th February 2026
2 mins read

£5m investment to transform Morley Town Hall moves another step forward

The £5 million refurbishment of Morley Town Hall has moved a step closer after the building was formally handed over to specialist contractors. The project, backed by Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council — aims to transform the Grade I listed landmark into a focal point for community life, culture and events in…
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Elland Road Neighbourhood Visualisation
10th February 2026
2 mins read

Elland Road Regeneration Blueprint Heads to Senior Councillors for Review

An ambitious vision to steer the redevelopment of land around Elland Road is set to be considered by senior councillors, as Leeds City Council looks at updated planning guidance for one of the city’s most significant growth opportunities. Members of the council’s executive board are due to be updated on the proposed final draft…
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Leeds City Markets
10th February 2026
2 mins read

Five-year plan aims to steer Leeds Market into the 2030s

Senior councillors are due to consider a new five-year strategy for Leeds Kirkgate Market designed to guide the landmark venue through the 2030s and beyond. The proposals, set to be discussed at a meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board, follow the market’s previous 2021–2026 strategy, which the council says has delivered strong results.…
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Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair
30th January 2026
1 min read

Major Apprenticeship Fair Returns to Leeds This February

The North of England’s largest apprenticeship recruitment fair is set to return to Leeds this February, bringing together employers, training providers and thousands of potential applicants under one roof. Taking place at Leeds’s First Direct Bank Arena on Wednesday 11 February 2026, the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will run from 1pm to 7pm. Organised…
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Morley Learning and Skills Centre
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

Work Begins on Morley’s New Multi-Million-Pound Learning and Skills Centre

Work has officially begun on Morley’s ambitious new multi-million-pound Learning and Skills Centre, marking a major milestone in the town’s drive to expand opportunities for adult education, skills development and career progression. The project, a cornerstone of the Morley Town Deal programme, will see the Grade II-listed St Mary’s in the Wood Church transformed…
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Elland Road Neighbourhood
26th September 2025
2 mins read

Elland Road Regeneration Plans Set to Attract Billions in Investment, New Homes and Leisure Opportunities

Leeds City Council has opened a public consultation on updated planning guidance aimed at transforming the area surrounding Elland Road football stadium, in a move that could unlock a multi-billion pound boost to the city’s economy. The proposals include the potential development of up to 2,000 new homes, alongside major leisure and commercial opportunities.…
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Leeds Dortmund Square
23rd May 2025
2 mins read

Leeds Celebrates German Ties with Visit to Dortmund Square

German dignitaries visiting Leeds for UKREiiF took time to visit Dortmund Square this week, highlighting the city’s ongoing commitment to its twinning relationship with Dortmund in North Rhine-Westphalia. The German Honorary Consul, Regina Rosenthal, and Christian Klose, Investor Support Manager at the Economic Development Agency Dortmund, were welcomed to the city centre site by…
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