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Song- The Future
14th October 2022
2 mins read

Opera star turns virtual virtuoso to inspire museum performance

One of China’s top opera stars has teamed up with a Leeds museum to create a unique digital performance telling the story of two cultures coming together. Using the latest motion capture technology, Wang Rousang, a star performer with the famed Shanghai Yue Opera House, has helped create a virtual reality character who will…
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Mason Hicks New Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th October 2022
1 min read

New Children’s Mayor of Leeds officially announced

On Thursday 6 October, Mason Hicks, aged 9, from Whitkirk Primary School was announced as the new Children’s Mayor of Leeds by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Robert W Gettings MBE JP at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall. Mason spent much of the summer holidays campaigning in an election that saw nearly…
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Leeds Secondary School Place
14th October 2022
1 min read

Apply for a secondary school place 2023

Half term is nearly here, which means for families with a child in Year 6 it’s time to look ahead to September 2023 and apply for a secondary school place. Parents and carers must apply to Leeds City Council by the deadline of Monday 31 October, using the online application form and stating their…
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Zauberin des Mondes (Sorceress of the Moon)
14th October 2022
2 mins read

Towering display as modern day fairytale prepares to captivate Leeds

Visitors to this week’s spectacular Light Night Leeds can let their hair down as they experience a spellbinding modern take on the story of Rapunzel. The historic lifting tower on Wellington Place will be the backdrop for a jaw-dropping twist on the classic fairytale tonight, as the city centre is transformed by one of…
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Dignitaries gather for the 1922 ceremony to handover Temple Newsam House to Leeds Corporation.
14th October 2022
1 min read

Temple Newsam turns back time to celebrate centenary

A special celebration will see Temple Newsam roll back the years this weekend as the much-loved estate marks 100 years of belonging to the people of Leeds. This Sunday (Oct 16) will be a century since the stunning house, farm and parklands passed into the ownership of Leeds City Council and visitors will be…
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Unexpected Significant Rises
14th October 2022
1 min read

Leeds City Council taking action to address unexpected £20.4million rising costs budget shortfall

Freezes on recruitment and non-essential spending are being undertaken by Leeds City Council as it looks to tackle additional budget pressures of £20.4million for this year caused by unexpected rising national costs. An updated report on the council’s financial position will be considered by senior councillors on the executive board at its meeting at…
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Morley Town Deal Board
14th October 2022
2 mins read

Approved! – Morley gets full £24.3M Town Deal funding

Morley has won full approval for £24.3m of Towns Fund grant following the submission of outline plans to the Government in July. The funding award comes after Leeds City Council and the Morley Town Deal Board worked on a Town Investment Plan and designed a range of schemes to deliver on key priorities identified…
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Rugby League World Cup 2022
7th October 2022
3 mins read

Leeds warms up for the Rugby League World Cup’s big kick-off

Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup. The city of Leeds is set to turn on the sporting style as it plays its part in making this year’s Rugby League World Cup a truly champion occasion. The long-awaited tournament gets under way later this month, with Leeds…
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Food Wise Leeds
7th October 2022
3 mins read

Collaborative effort to curb Leeds’ food emissions

A new collaboration which aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint through food has been announced by Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and Food Wise Leeds. Around 10% of the UK’s carbon emissions can be linked to the food we eat or waste, with every part of the journey from farm to…
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Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme
7th October 2022
4 mins read

Celebrating five years of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

Leeds City Council and the Environment Agency have reflected on the impact of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1 (Leeds FAS1) since its launch five years ago. On October 4, 2017 the first formal flood defences in Leeds were officially opened. An investment of £50m, the scheme is made up of a series…
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Connecting Leeds
7th October 2022
1 min read

Motorists urged to plan ahead of busy weekend

Leeds City Council is advising motorists to plan ahead when travelling into the city centre this weekend, allowing extra time for journeys or using alternative methods of transport to avoid becoming caught in congestion. The city is hosting a number of events this weekend, alongside the ongoing major highways improvements schemes such as City…
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Light Night Leeds 2022
30th September 2022
2 mins read

Back to the future as Light Night takes it to the next level

Celebrating the diverse and thriving creativity of Leeds, Light Night Leeds is an annual free multi-arts and light festival that takes over Leeds City Centre. The historic face of Leeds Civic Hall will be transformed into an incredible retro video game as visitors get to take control of this year’s Light Night Leeds. Using…
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Leeds City Council public bonfires
30th September 2022
1 min read

Important information regarding 2022 Leeds City Council public bonfires

Leeds City Council’s six annual bonfire and firework events will unfortunately not be taking place this year. The decision has been taken due to significant budget pressures faced by the council and the current cost of living pressures on local residents which are having a significant impact on the council’s demand for services and…
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