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An image showing how the proposed STACK Leeds development could look.
27th March 2026
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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…
West Yorkshire Police and Trading Standards
27th March 2026
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Leeds Affordable Housing Strategy
13th March 2026
3 mins read

Leeds approves 10-year plan to drive affordable housing growth

Senior councillors have approved a new 10-year strategy aimed at driving affordable housing growth across Leeds. The Leeds Affordable Housing Strategy 2026-2036 was signed off by the council’s executive board and sets out a long-term vision for meeting housing need through innovation, partnership working and investment. It builds on the success of the council’s…
Leeds City Centre. ©️LeedsCityCouncil
13th March 2026
3 mins read

Leeds enters landmark year as major projects move towards delivery

Leeds is poised for a landmark year in 2026, with a series of major regeneration and investment projects moving closer to delivery and billions of pounds of economic potential within reach. At the heart of the city’s ambitions is Leeds City Council’s Economic Vision, launched at the end of 2025, which set out plans…
Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, speaking at 2026's Securing the Future of Council Housing Summit in Leeds.
13th March 2026
3 mins read

Leeds summit sets stage for new era of council housing growth

Leeds hosted a major national summit on council housing, bringing together political leaders, senior local authority officers and housing figures to discuss the future of the sector. The 2026 Securing the Future of Council Housing Summit, held at Leeds City Museum and the Carriageworks Theatre, brought together around 200 representatives from central government, councils,…
Guests join the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen and the Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, for a group shot following the civic iftar meal.
6th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Civic Hall welcomes Iftar meal hosted by Lord Mayor

Leeds Civic Hall opened its doors for a civic iftar meal hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, bringing together council leaders, foster carers and faith representatives to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Held in the Civic Hall’s Banqueting Suite, the evening was attended by the Leader of Leeds City…
Featuring everything from ceramics and furniture, to silver and silks. Photograph by David Lindsay.
6th March 2026
2 mins read

Flower Power: Spring Exhibition Celebrates Nature’s Boldest Blooms

Flamboyant floral creations are bursting into bloom this spring in a new exhibition celebrating nature at its most bold and beautiful. Flower Power: Spring Exhibition Celebrates Nature’s Boldest Blooms brings together art, design and fashion inspired by the natural world, charting how depictions of flowers, fruits, leaves and trees have shaped decorative style across…
Artists impression of Holbeck Sports Hub. With work expected to start in August 2026.
6th March 2026
2 mins read

Final backing expected for major new £15m sports hub in Holbeck

Final backing is expected next week for a major new £15 million sports hub in Holbeck, paving the way for work to begin on a scheme aimed at improving sports provision and community facilities in the area. Leeds City Council’s executive board is due to consider the project on March 11, with senior councillors…