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A painting from 1916 of Lotherton Hall's walled garden.
24th April 2026
2 mins read

Rose appeal helps historic walled garden bloom again

Flower lovers are being invited to support a rose and help secure the legacy of one of Lotherton Hall’s most cherished historic spaces. The estate’s walled garden is currently being restored to its former glory, with visitors and supporters being offered the chance to sponsor a rose bush as part of the project. Originally…
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Candidates for Leeds City Council election announced.
10th April 2026
2 mins read

Full List of Candidates Announced for Leeds City Council Election

The candidates standing in this year’s Leeds City Council elections have been announced, with 36 seats set to be contested across the city on Thursday, May 7. The full ward-by-ward list of those hoping to become councillors has now been published ahead of polling day, with voters across Leeds due to go to the…
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Clair Smith is lending her support to the new 'Turn the Corner' campaign.
10th April 2026
3 mins read

Leeds former smoker backs Yorkshire and Humber quit smoking campaign

A former smoker from Leeds is backing Yorkshire and Humber’s first regional quit smoking campaign, as she shares her own story in the hope of inspiring others to give up cigarettes for good. Clair Smith is lending her support to the new ‘Turn the Corner’ campaign, the first stop smoking initiative to be developed…
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Leeds Jewish Housing Association
3rd April 2026
3 mins read

Leeds Jewish Housing Association honoured at Civic Hall for outstanding tenant satisfaction

Leeds Jewish Housing Association has been recognised at Civic Hall after achieving outstanding tenant satisfaction results, with residents praising the quality of its homes, services and community impact. Leeds Jewish Housing Association has been praised by the city’s Lord Mayor after delivering strong resident satisfaction results and continuing its long-standing work to support communities…
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What's Your 400?
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds launches unique city-wide challenge to celebrate 400 years of history

Leeds has launched a unique city-wide challenge inviting residents to help celebrate 400 years of the city’s history. The new campaign, called What’s Your 400?, is encouraging people across Leeds to take part in anniversary celebrations marking four centuries since the city was granted its first charter in 1626. Individuals, groups and communities are…
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Leeds Age Friendly Steering Group
27th March 2026
4 mins read

Helping make Leeds Hospitals Age and Dementia friendly

David and Robert are looking for a department at St James’s Hospital – not because they have an appointment, but because they want to know how easy it is to find. As part of the Leeds Age Friendly Steering Group, they’ve been tasked with assessing route finding and signage at the hospital to see…
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Leeds City Museum
27th March 2026
1 min read

Leeds museums welcome more than a million visitors

Council-run museums in Leeds have welcomed more than a million visitors in a year, new figures show. The city’s eight Leeds Museums and Galleries sites attracted a combined 1,046,372 people during 2025, marking a 16 per cent increase on the previous year and highlighting the continuing strength of Leeds’s cultural offer. Statistics released by…
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Summer of Sculpture
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Summer of Sculpture brings global stars to Leeds

Leeds Art Gallery is set to bring some of the biggest names in contemporary and modern sculpture to the city this summer with the launch of its ambitious new Summer of Sculpture programme. The major seasonal showcase will feature a series of exhibitions and installations by internationally renowned artists, cementing Leeds’ reputation as a…
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An image showing how the proposed STACK Leeds development could look.
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Container village proposal at Leeds Market takes major step forward

Plans for a new container village attraction at Leeds Kirkgate Market have taken a major step forward after a planning application was submitted for the scheme. The proposal, put forward by STACK Leisure, would see a two-storey venue created from repurposed shipping containers on part of the market’s outdoor trading area. If approved, the…
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West Yorkshire Police and Trading Standards
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds licensing chiefs move to close loophole exploited by criminal gangs

Licensing officials at Leeds City Council are seeking to close a legal loophole they fear is being exploited by criminal gangs to continue selling illicit tobacco, vapes and alcohol. Investigations by Leeds City Council’s licensing officers, working alongside colleagues in public health and West Yorkshire Trading Standards, found organised crime groups could use a…
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Dawsons Corner Aerial Visualisation
27th March 2026
2 mins read

New visuals show future of transformed Dawsons Corner junction

Leeds City Council has unveiled fresh images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look after major upgrade works, with the scheme aimed at cutting congestion, improving safety and making journeys easier for all road users. Leeds City Council has unveiled new images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look once major improvement…
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Swillington ARLFC (Amateur Rugby League Club) with Ronnie the Rhino and Swillington Saints Football Club with Kop Cat.
20th March 2026
3 mins read

Leeds Sports Clubs Team Up to Ban Smoking and Vaping on Sidelines

Grassroots football and rugby clubs across Leeds are being encouraged to create smoke and vape-free environments as part of a new campaign led by Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos Foundation and Leeds United Foundation. Smoking and vaping are set to be pushed off the sidelines at sports clubs across Leeds under a new campaign…
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St Andrews Grange, developed by Yorkshire Housing, has been completed on land once occupied by the Tower Works factory off Moorfield Road in Armley.
20th March 2026
3 mins read

Affordable Homes Transform Former Factory Site in Leeds

Fifty affordable homes have been completed on a once-vacant factory site in Armley, helping to meet growing housing demand while creating a new community in west Leeds. A former factory site in Leeds has been transformed into a new affordable housing development, bringing 50 high-quality homes to local residents. St Andrews Grange, developed by…
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Briggate Action Plan
20th March 2026
1 min read

Briggate Action Plan Advances After Strong Public Backing

Plans to make some of the busiest areas of Leeds city centre safer for pedestrians and shoppers are set to move to the next stage after receiving overwhelming public support. More than 2,100 people took part in a consultation on the Briggate Action Plan, which set out proposals aimed at tackling concerns raised about…
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