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Mariana Pexton
14th September 2024
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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…
Councillor Helen Hayden and Councillor Salma Arif
30th August 2024
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Some of the 100 family homes built as part of a housing development in Middleton
16th August 2024
4 mins read

Leeds Sets National Example with Housebuilding Success

Recent data has highlighted significant progress in Leeds’ efforts to develop the quality housing that its residents need and deserve. Over the past year, ending in March, the city constructed 4,441 homes — its highest output since the early 1980s and 35% above the local target for the year. Of these, more than 650…
Councillor James Lewis and Councillor Jess Lennox
16th August 2024
2 mins read

Leeds Celebrates Grand Opening of Community-Focused Housing Scheme for Seniors

Middleton’s Gascoigne House, a highly commended extra care housing scheme, has reached a significant milestone, greatly enhancing the lives of older residents in Leeds. Since opening its doors in October of the previous year, it has provided seniors with the chance to live independently, offering essential on-site support as needed. All 60 apartments at…
Students in Leeds are receiving their A-level and post-16 results
16th August 2024
1 min read

Young individuals in Leeds are in high spirits as they celebrate their recent achievements in A-levels and other post-16 examinations

Leeds Youth Celebrate A-Level and Post-16 Results. Today, young people in Leeds are celebrating as they receive their A-Level and other post-16 exam results. Students throughout the city are discovering their performance outcomes, with this year’s national results expected to align closely with those from summer 2023. This year, marking and grading resumed normal…
Leeds Forum
16th August 2024
1 min read

Leeds and Bradford Set to Co-Host Major Anglo-French Conference in December

This December, Leeds and Bradford City Councils are set to co-host the UK-France Local Government Forum, a significant event that brings together local government leaders from both the United Kingdom and France. The forum offers a platform for sub-national leaders to exchange ideas and discuss topics of mutual interest. This year’s forum will specifically…
Pudsey Park kiosk
16th August 2024
2 mins read

Pudsey Park Kiosk Reopens: Sweet Refreshments Await Visitors

The cherished kiosk at Pudsey Park, the second most frequented public park in Leeds, is welcoming visitors again after extensive renovations. Nestled in the vibrant town of Pudsey, between Leeds and Bradford, Pudsey Park is a cherished oasis that has been a central part of community life since its opening in April 1928. Officially…
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