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Leeds PIPES
26th September 2024
1 min read

Leeds’ Heat Network Expansion to Reach Thousands More with Low-Carbon Solutions

Leeds’ South Bank is set to benefit from more affordable and sustainable heating solutions after securing £24.5m in funding to extend the Leeds PIPES district heating network. This significant expansion will potentially connect up to 28 buildings, impacting around 8,000 residents and various commercial entities. This marks the largest single investment in the project…
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Housing Leeds
26th September 2024
2 mins read

Public Feedback Sought on Potential Licensing for Private Rental Housing in Leeds

Residents of Leeds are invited to participate in discussions regarding a proposed new licensing system for privately rented housing. Initiated by Leeds City Council, this follows the introduction of ‘Selective Licensing’ in Beeston and Harehills in 2020, which was aimed at improving the quality of rental homes and addressing social and health disparities within…
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LCU CEO Mark Fleet
26th September 2024
2 mins read

Leeds Credit Union Saves Local Workforce Over £1 Million in Loan Interest

Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has helped workers in and around Leeds save over £1.1 million in high-interest loan repayments by providing £1.5 million in loans over the past year. As a community-oriented financial institution, Leeds Credit Union has significantly alleviated the financial burden on local workers by helping them steer clear of costly and…
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Leeds Christmas Market
22nd September 2024
2 mins read

Leeds City Centre to Host Beloved Festive Market This Christmas

Leeds City Centre is set to welcome the return of its highly successful festive market this Christmas, following its impressive inaugural year. The enhanced Leeds Christmas Market is scheduled to reopen on Friday, November 22, featuring approximately 70 traditional stalls operated by international, national, and local vendors across two main city locations. Last year…
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Leeds City Council and Democracy
22nd September 2024
3 mins read

Leeds City Council Deputy Leader Highlights Significant Financial Challenges in Updated Five-Year Strategy

Leeds City Council recently updated its five-year medium-term financial strategy, highlighting the daunting task of achieving balanced budgets amidst ongoing substantial cost-saving requirements. At the executive board meeting, the council outlined the need to find an additional £273.7 million in savings over the next five fiscal years. This need arises as councils nationwide grapple with…
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Barwick Road Leeds
22nd September 2024
2 mins read

Public Consultation Begins on Enhancing Walking and Cycling Paths in Crossgates

Local residents, schools, and businesses in the Crossgates area are invited to share their input on proposed enhancements to the walking and cycling infrastructure. The initiative aims to foster safer and healthier streets, facilitating easier and more convenient walking, wheeling, and cycling for short trips to schools, local shops, and central Crossgates. The project,…
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Mariana Pexton
14th September 2024
2 mins read

Leeds City Council Appoints Mariana Pexton as Interim Chief Executive

Leeds City Council has unanimously voted to appoint Mariana Pexton as the interim chief executive. Currently serving as the council’s director of strategy and resources, Mariana Pexton will assume her new role later this month, following the departure of the current chief executive, Tom Riordan. Pexton will make history as the first woman to…
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Councillor Helen Hayden and Councillor Salma Arif
30th August 2024
2 mins read

Leeds City Council Advances Community Football with New Championship-Level Pitches

Construction has begun on two new community football pitches, demonstrating Leeds City Council’s ongoing dedication to enhancing local sports facilities. These full-size grass pitches are being developed on council-owned land at Whinmoor Grange in East Leeds, near the Arium horticultural nursery on Thorner Lane. Built to meet Sport England standards, the pitches will feature…
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Otley footbridge new footway visualisation
30th August 2024
3 mins read

Leeds City Council to Construct New Footbridge in Otley Following Public Safety Concerns and Reported Defects

After detecting defects in July 2023, Leeds City Council has decided to replace the Otley footbridge. Following public reports, the council conducted an urgent investigation to assess the need for repairs. Specialist contractors examined the underside of the existing footway and discovered additional hidden defects. The findings revealed that the problems were more extensive…
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We want to hear your thoughts on proposals along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street, which connects the city centre to St James's Hospital and the neighbouring areas of Burmantofts, Lincoln Green, Richmond Hill and Harehills.
30th August 2024
2 mins read

Share Your Input on Enhancing Transportation Along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street

A new public consultation has been initiated to enhance the travel route along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street, a key artery linking the city center to St James’s Hospital and the nearby neighborhoods of Burmantofts, Lincoln Green, Richmond Hill, and Harehills. This initiative builds upon a 2019 consultation that garnered substantial support for making…
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
23rd August 2024
2 mins read

Leeds Parks Issue BBQ Reminder to Protect Wildlife Ahead of Bank Holiday

As the bank holiday approaches, visitors to Leeds parks are being reminded that barbecues are strictly prohibited to help protect the parks and their wildlife. While picnics are encouraged, Leeds City Council is stressing that barbecues and any other forms of open flames are banned in all parks and greenspaces across the city. Barbecues…
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Students across Leeds celebrate GCSE results
23rd August 2024
1 min read

Leeds Students Celebrate GCSE Success Across the City

Young people across Leeds are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results. More than 9,400 Year 11 students in the city are opening their results, which, like last week’s A-levels, are expected to be comparable to those from summer 2023 on a national level. This year, marking and grading returned to the usual standards, with…
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