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An aerial image of Gascoigne House with some of the family homes and accessible bungalows that form part of the wider redevelopment of the site.
1st December 2023
3 mins read

Council housing programme is delivering affordable homes with heart and soul

A newly-completed extra care housing scheme has been hailed as a warm and welcoming symbol of Leeds City Council’s commitment to providing quality homes for local people. The flagship Gascoigne House scheme, on Middleton Park Avenue in Middleton, has 60 apartments for older people who need on-site care and support. The new apartments, which…
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West Yorkshire Trading Standards
17th November 2023
2 mins read

New campaign to reduce the numbers of young people vaping

Retailers are being warned not to sell nicotine vapes to under-18s as part of a major campaign to reduce the numbers of young people vaping in Leeds. Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Trading Standards have joined together to warn retailers it is illegal to sell vapes containing nicotine to under 18s and to…
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Leeds TeleCare Services
6th October 2023
2 mins read

Major upgrade of telecare services in Leeds successfully completed

A major four-year project to upgrade equipment providing emergency telecare alarms and support to people in Leeds has now been completed. Leeds TeleCare Services run by Leeds City Council has invested £1.6million in successfully upgrading all its equipment from analogue to digital systems in a project which began in September 2019. The upgrade has…
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Armley Leisure Centre
15th September 2023
1 min read

Active Leeds unveil three new state of the art gyms

New state of the art gyms have been unveiled at three popular Active Leeds leisure centres, as part of the council’s ambition to get more people moving. Significant investment has been made into the equipment and wider gym refurbishments at Wetherby, Morley and Armley leisure centres, with the new look gyms now open ahead…
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NHS Leeds
18th August 2023
1 min read

Number of people who smoke in Leeds at over 120,000

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that there are currently more than 120,000 people who smoke in Leeds, with a large percentage of these being 25-34 year olds. Stopping smoking is one of the best things people can do to improve their health. Quitting reduces risk of serious illnesses such as heart…
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Synergi Leeds
18th August 2023
3 mins read

Leeds mental health racial equality partnership shortlisted for two prestigious national awards

An innovative programme of work focused on promoting racial equity within Leeds’ mental health services has been shortlisted for two Health Service Journal (HSJ) awards. Synergi-Leeds, a partnership between the NHS, Public Health, and the local community and voluntary sectors (VCS), has been shortlisted for the NHS Race Equality Award, and for Mental Health…
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In Our Shoes
21st July 2023
5 mins read

New report highlights work ongoing in Leeds to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people’s health and wellbeing

A new report shows how health partners, families and organisations in Leeds are working together to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and young people’s health and wellbeing. The ‘In Our Shoes’ report by Leeds City Council’s director of public health Victoria Eaton looks in detail at the impact of the…
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City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming Club
14th July 2023
1 min read

City of Leeds Synchro crowned National Champions

The City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming Club have been crowned national champions for the first time in the club’s history, taking home first place in the Swim England National Combo Cup at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The team event saw 50 swimmers represent the city of Leeds, with the club securing a medal in all…
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A panel discussion at the launch of the new Marmot partnership.
16th June 2023
4 mins read

New partnership aims to deliver a fairer and healthier Leeds

A major new programme designed to make Leeds a fairer and healthier place to live has been formally launched with a visit to the city by a world-renowned academic, researcher and campaigner. Leeds City Council and University College London’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE) are spearheading the two-year project, which will tackle health inequalities…
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2023 Leeds Air Quality Health Needs Assessment Summary
16th June 2023
5 mins read

Leeds’ air quality continues to improve, new data shows

Levels of air pollution in Leeds have not returned to pre-pandemic levels and continue their long-term decline as a result of citywide action, New Air Quality Data published by Leeds City Council on Clean Air Day confirms. Changing travel behaviours, a faster than average transition to plug-in vehicles, and major highways improvements are all…
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Goat – Temple Newsam Home Farm
10th March 2023
1 min read

Joy as Temple Newsam’s Home Farm welcomes udderly cute new arrivals

Spring has sprung at Temple Newsam’s Home Farm as birthing season has brought some adorable new baby animals, with lots more expected over the coming weeks. Home Farm is one of the largest rare breed centres in Europe and boasts over 400 sheep, pigs, poultry and goats, along with an interesting mixture of recreated…
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Leeds John Charles Centre of Sport
10th February 2023
1 min read

Active Leeds introduces low sensory gym sessions

Active Leeds have announced they will be introducing low sensory gym sessions across some of its gyms in Leeds. The sessions are designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions. Loud music and bright lights can be a trigger for neurodivergent people, making activity in…
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Family children tree
27th January 2023
1 min read

First community trees planted for Armley Gyratory highways scheme

Work has started to plant the first of over 600 trees in the local community as part the Armley Gyratory highways scheme. A total of 21 fruit trees were planted in Brickfield Park, next to the Lady Pit Lane allotments by volunteers, councillors and organised by Leeds City Council’s parks and countryside rangers. This…
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Scarlet Fever
16th December 2022
2 mins read

Scarlet Fever: All You Need to Know

Local health experts are reassuring Leeds residents that the public health risks from Scarlet Fever remain low, despite a higher number of cases already reported this winter. Scarlet Fever is a common seasonal childhood infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus Pyogenes or group A Streptococcus. Although Scarlet Fever is usually a very mild illness,…
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Dan Goodfellow (Centre) and Jack Lauger (Right) after winning Gold and Bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
4th November 2022
1 min read

Success in the water: Leeds City Council’s aquatic training schemes celebrate success on all fronts

Leeds City Council’s aquatic training scheme athletes have had a season to remember, taking home numerous medals across Commonwealth, World, European and junior international competitions. Across the three squads, swimming, synchronised swimming and diving, there has been representation in every major international aquatic competition, with Leeds based athletes also being a dominant force at…
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