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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service staff with one of their service vehicles
25th October 2024
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New Short Film Urges Leeds Community to Address School Gate Parking Hazards

School pupils throughout Leeds are urging parents, carers, and the broader community to reconsider their travel practices during school runs, aided by a compelling new short film. Produced by Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, the film showcases dashcam footage from the cockpit of a fire engine as it maneuvers…
Safe and sustainable travel mascot, Arlo the Owl, guiding pupils from Ireland Wood primary school across the School Street
4th October 2024
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Leeds Introduces Two New School Streets to Enhance Safety and Sustainability for Over 200 Students on School Journeys

Over 200 students in Leeds are now enjoying safer, healthier, and more enjoyable journeys to school thanks to the latest additions to the city’s School Streets scheme. The School Streets initiative transforms the roads outside school gates into pedestrian and cyclist zones during key times such as morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups, thereby reducing…
Leeds Christmas Market
22nd September 2024
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Leeds City Centre to Host Beloved Festive Market This Christmas

Leeds City Centre is set to welcome the return of its highly successful festive market this Christmas, following its impressive inaugural year. The enhanced Leeds Christmas Market is scheduled to reopen on Friday, November 22, featuring approximately 70 traditional stalls operated by international, national, and local vendors across two main city locations. Last year…
Barwick Road Leeds
22nd September 2024
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Public Consultation Begins on Enhancing Walking and Cycling Paths in Crossgates

Local residents, schools, and businesses in the Crossgates area are invited to share their input on proposed enhancements to the walking and cycling infrastructure. The initiative aims to foster safer and healthier streets, facilitating easier and more convenient walking, wheeling, and cycling for short trips to schools, local shops, and central Crossgates. The project,…
Otley footbridge new footway visualisation
30th August 2024
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Leeds City Council to Construct New Footbridge in Otley Following Public Safety Concerns and Reported Defects

After detecting defects in July 2023, Leeds City Council has decided to replace the Otley footbridge. Following public reports, the council conducted an urgent investigation to assess the need for repairs. Specialist contractors examined the underside of the existing footway and discovered additional hidden defects. The findings revealed that the problems were more extensive…
We want to hear your thoughts on proposals along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street, which connects the city centre to St James's Hospital and the neighbouring areas of Burmantofts, Lincoln Green, Richmond Hill and Harehills.
30th August 2024
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Share Your Input on Enhancing Transportation Along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street

A new public consultation has been initiated to enhance the travel route along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street, a key artery linking the city center to St James’s Hospital and the nearby neighborhoods of Burmantofts, Lincoln Green, Richmond Hill, and Harehills. This initiative builds upon a 2019 consultation that garnered substantial support for making…
Some of the 100 family homes built as part of a housing development in Middleton
16th August 2024
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Leeds Sets National Example with Housebuilding Success

Recent data has highlighted significant progress in Leeds’ efforts to develop the quality housing that its residents need and deserve. Over the past year, ending in March, the city constructed 4,441 homes — its highest output since the early 1980s and 35% above the local target for the year. Of these, more than 650…
A64 Bus Priority Improvements
19th July 2024
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Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority Launch Public Consultation for A64 Improvements

Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have launched a public engagement initiative for their plans to enhance transportation along the A64. This initiative, part of a broader effort to transform bus travel, features the A64 Bus Priority Corridor project, a collaboration between Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.…
Armley Town Street - Gelder Road junction visualisation
19th July 2024
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Proposed Armley Town Street Route Upgrades to Enhance Public Transport and Active Travel

Armley town street route revamp — £2.91 million plan to boost public transport and enhance pedestrian spaces. The £2.91 million proposals are designed to alleviate bus delays and enhance the street environment for visitors and shoppers in Armley Town Street through wider pavements, increased planting and landscaping, and additional crossing points to promote active…
Leeds City Council's safe and sustainable travel team with Dawn Barrett's sister
12th July 2024
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A Decade Since the Grand Depart: A Weekend of Cycling Celebrations in Leeds

Leeds celebrated in style over the weekend, commemorating the 10th anniversary of Yorkshire’s memorable hosting of the Tour de France Grand Depart. The city’s streets were bustling with activity as hundreds of amateur cyclists participated in the Legacy Ride on Sunday, a mass cycling event marking the significant milestone. On Saturday, City Square was…
Orchestra Of Opera North Millennium Square Leeds
17th May 2024
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Sizzling Summer Series Concerts Set to Return to Millennium Square

Millennium Square is set to become the epicenter of music excitement this summer with the highly anticipated return of the Summer Series. Running from July 3 to August 4, 2024, this annual concert extravaganza promises 13 nights of unmissable performances. The vibrant festival atmosphere will take over the heart of Leeds, with the majestic…
Nothing Lasts Forever
17th May 2024
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The photographic work of a renowned photographer encapsulates the narrative of a city

The captivating works of renowned British documentary photographer Peter Mitchell are on display at his first major retrospective exhibition, titled ‘Nothing Lasts Forever,’ now open to visitors. Celebrated as one of the pivotal early color photographers of the 20th century, Mitchell is best known for his vivid photographic narratives of Leeds, capturing its evolution…
AJ-Bell-2021-World-Triathlon-Leeds
10th May 2024
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Leeds Prepares for a Spectacular Summer of Sports Events

Leeds is gearing up for a summer packed with major sporting events, set to enhance its reputation as one of the UK’s premier sports capitals. Thousands of amateur athletes will participate in various activities, including runs and bike rides, contributing to the city’s rising national and international profile and boosting its economy. Sports enthusiasts…