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Independent Spirit: A Heritage Framework for Leeds
5th June 2026
1 min read

New Leeds Heritage Framework Celebrates City’s Independent Spirit

A new blueprint setting out how heritage can help shape the future of Leeds has been launched. Independent Spirit: A Heritage Framework for Leeds brings together organisations from across the city’s heritage sector to establish a shared vision for the years ahead. The framework outlines how the city’s heritage can bring people together, strengthen…
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Drighlington A.R.L.F.C. won Community Club of the Year. Picture- SWPix.com
5th June 2026
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Leeds Sporting Excellence Celebrated at 2026 Sports Awards

Sporting stars, rising talent and unsung heroes were celebrated as the Leeds Sports Awards returned to the Carriageworks Theatre for an evening honouring the people who make a lasting contribution to sport across the city. Organised by Sport Leeds and Leeds City Council, the annual awards recognise achievements at every level, from elite competition…
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Elland Road future vision. Credit RISE and LFG
5th June 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Partnership Drives Elland Road Transformation Forward

Plans for a multi-billion-pound redevelopment of the area surrounding Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium have taken a major step forward after West Yorkshire Combined Authority joined the partnership overseeing the project. The authority has signed an existing Memorandum of Understanding with Leeds City Council and The Lowy Family Group, the global private investment company…
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Leeds South Village
5th June 2026
1 min read

Leeds Council Leader Welcomes Regeneration Funding Boost

The leader of Leeds City Council has welcomed a multi-million pound funding package aimed at driving forward major regeneration projects and creating new homes, jobs and opportunities for local people. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government investment while speaking at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum in Leeds. The funding will support…
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Madeleine Kenning, Councillor Peter Carlill and Kevin Busby.
5th June 2026
3 mins read

Major milestone reached for new Leeds council housing development

The first tenants have moved into a new council housing development which will deliver dozens of affordable homes in a Leeds community. Construction work began in late 2024 on the Hough Top scheme in Swinnow, near Pudsey, where 82 houses and apartments are being built on the site of a former school. The Leeds City…
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Leeds voluntary footpath rangers boardwalk Otley.
5th June 2026
2 mins read

Leeds footpath guardians seek more volunteers to protect 865-kilometre network

Volunteers are being encouraged to help care for Leeds’ extensive network of public footpaths as the city marks Volunteers’ Week. Leeds has around 865 kilometres of public rights of way, winding through woodlands, city streets, farmland, riversides and open countryside. The routes range from short neighbourhood footpaths to well-known trails including the Leeds Country…
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Outdoor activities coach Toby Cade and Adam-Peter Gair
5th June 2026
2 mins read

Leeds sailors launch challenge to mark historic double anniversary

A popular outdoor activity centre at one of Leeds’ best-known beauty spots is inviting local people to join its crew for a special challenge marking two historic milestones. Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre will celebrate 20 years on the water at Yeadon Tarn this weekend. To mark the occasion, staff are calling on adventure-seekers…
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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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