Aire Place Studios is spreading art across the city with not one show but three. Over 100 artworks are currently on show in amazing arts venues throughout March and April. Aire Place Studios is delighted to be partnering with The Atrium Gallery at St James Hospital on Beckett Street, the Porch Gallery at Left…
Keep ReadingLevels 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…
Keep ReadingArts and culture organisation, Open Source Arts, is launching a new scheme, Elevate Residency, for performers and creatives in West Yorkshire. The 3-day residency offers free rehearsal space in its Leeds studio to develop performances that will be shown to the public for free. The scheme is opening in April 2023 to provide a…
Keep ReadingMotorcycles in bus lanes trial
From Friday the 29th of July 2022 to the 28th of July 2023, motorcycles (including scooters) in Leeds can use the A65 bus lanes between Kirkstall and the Leeds City Centre. The 12-month trial period’s aim is to support motorcycling as an alternative to car travel on the corridor and improve safety for motorcyclists.…
Keep ReadingPeople across Leeds are being asked to send in messages to thank schools and members of the education community that have supported them during the pandemic. These messages will then be placed on billboards across the city, to show appreciation and raise awareness of everything educators have done to help others. Through repeated lockdowns and…
Keep ReadingIt was a storm that devastated homes and businesses, costing Leeds an estimated £36.8million. Five years on, a £112.1million scheme to better protect the A65 Kirkstall Road corridor and areas of Apperley Bridge is offering hope to 1,048 homes and 474 businesses, following a successful first year installing flood defences along the River Aire…
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