Leeds to host finale as routes for 2020 Tour de Yorkshire announced
The full routes for the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race have been unveiled at Leeds Civic Hall. Both routes will be the toughest in the history of the race and feature more climbing than ever
Funding challenges continue as Leeds City Council releases initial budget plans for 2020/21
Council tax is proposed to rise by 3.99 per cent in Leeds next year in order to meet rising costs and demand on services as part of initial budget plans released by Leeds City Council. In a report to be considered
Lord Mayor spreads festive cheer at Christmas lunch for the elderly
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Eileen Taylor, has been spreading festive cheer at a Christmas lunch for the elderly. Instead of sending a Christmas card this year, the Lord Mayor decided to host a special lunch for older people who
New North West Leeds Employment Hub and airport connectivity plans to be considered by senior councillors
New proposals for investments in sustainable transport infrastructure in north west Leeds including a new parkway rail station and park and ride facilities will be discussed by senior councillors early in January. At the meeting of the council’s executive board to
Celebrated Leeds-born novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE receives prestigious Leeds Award
Celebrated Leeds-born novelist, Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE, has received one of the city’s highest civic honours. In recognition of her nationally and internationally acclaimed work, Barbara has been recognised with a prestigious Leeds Award. The Leeds Award formally recognises those who
Celebrating 30 years of the United Nations convention on children’s rights
Child Friendly Leeds and Kerr Mackie Primary School joined forces this week to mark 30 years since the launch of the United Nations convention on children’s rights. The convention came into being in 1989, with governments worldwide committed to ensuring all
Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Eileen Taylor, will lead the tributes to service men and women who have lost their lives in times of conflict on Remembrance Sunday. Held on Sunday 10 November, people of the city are once again
New Children’s Mayor of Leeds announced after record number of votes
On Tuesday 1 October, Wania Ahmad from Harehills Primary School was announced as the new Leeds Children’s Mayor by Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Eileen Taylor, at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall. Wania spent much of the summer holidays
Dreams come true as Light Night Leeds returns to transform city
A breath-taking parade of music and light will take an awestruck crowd of thousands on a journey into dreamland when Light Night Leeds returns next month. The annual cultural spectacular is set to transform the city centre for the 15th year
Signed Leeds United and Borussia Dortmund 2019/20 shirts up for grabs as cities mark special 50th anniversary of twinning
As part of the 50th-anniversary celebrations of twinning between Leeds and Dortmund, Leeds City Council is giving someone in the city the opportunity to win both a signed Leeds United and Borussia Dortmund 2019/20 football shirt. Leeds and Dortmund both have
Lord Mayor honoured to present Royal Army Major with service medal
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Eileen Taylor, welcomed Major David Watts to Leeds Civic Hall this month to present him with a medal following his service abroad. Major Watts, who serves as part of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), had been
Celebrated Leeds-born poet and playwright Tony Harrison receives prestigious Leeds Award
Distinguished Leeds-born poet and playwright Tony Harrison, has received one of the city’s highest civic honours. On hand to present Tony with a ‘Leeds Award’ in recognition of his nationally and internationally acclaimed work was the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor
New children and families bereavement service officially launches in Leeds
Leeds City Council has launched a new service to support the estimated 5% of school-aged children and young people living in Leeds who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. Leader of the council, Councillor Judith Blake, announced support
Schools to be awarded for commitment to health and wellbeing
Schools from across the city are coming together this week to celebrate their commitment to health and wellbeing at a special celebration event. Pupils and staff from schools across Leeds will descend on the Banqueting Suite at Leeds Civic Hall on
Lord Mayor leads celebration of small groups and charities in Leeds
Over 100 small voluntary groups and charities in Leeds have been recognised by the Lord Mayor of Leeds for the contribution they make to the city. Over 200 individuals from different communities and charities attended the special event at Leeds Civic
Senior Leeds councillors set to back Otley flood prevention plans
Plans to protect homes and businesses in Otley from the risk of flooding are set to move a step closer at a meeting next week. At its meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday 26 June, Leeds City Council’s executive board will
Government planning inspectors’ final report on Leeds Site Allocations Plan being put forward for approval and adoption
Senior councillors in Leeds are set to approve a recommendation at a meeting next week that the Site Allocations Plan for the city guiding future development is ready to be formally adopted. The meeting of the council’s executive board at the
Leeds City Council leader calls for reduced gulf between UK cities and regions
Challenges facing the UK’s increasing regional inequality were highlighted by a range of policymakers, politicians and leaders from business, the media and civil society at the UK2070 event in Leeds. The event, organised by the UK2070 Commission, an independent inquiry into
100 Days to the UCI Road World Championships
Celebrations are taking place across Yorkshire to mark 100 days to go until the 2019 UCI Road World Championships. Official Yorkshire 2019 flags have been presented to the nine local authorities who are hosting a race start or finish, and these
Leeds hosts UK2070 Commission to plan a fairer future UK economy
A report examining the impact of regional inequalities and ways that economic performance and life-chances in the UK are predicted to worsen unless drastic action is taken is the focus for an event in Leeds Civic Hall this Thursday (13th