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Motorcycle on A65 bus lane
29th July 2022
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Motorcycles in bus lanes trial

From Friday the 29th of July 2022 to the 28th of July 2023, motorcycles (including scooters) in Leeds can use the A65 bus lanes between Kirkstall and the Leeds City Centre. The 12-month trial period’s aim is to support motorcycling as an alternative to car travel on the corridor and improve safety for motorcyclists.…
Breeze in the Park
29th July 2022
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Family fun coming to parks in Leeds this summer

The iconic Breeze events will be touring Leeds this summer – as Breeze in the Park returns for 2022 with its popular inflatables, giant obstacle course, sporting and craft activities. Taking place until Friday 2 September, Breeze will be hosting Breeze in the Park events at locations such as Harehills Park, Scott Hall Playing…
Leeds Parks
29th July 2022
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Leeds parks awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as they are officially recognised as some of the country’s best parks

Leeds City Council has once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award for seven of its parks and green spaces, including Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces and recognises…
Leeds Piano Trail
29th July 2022
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Funding boost for city’s arts and culture projects set for approval

A year-long funding pot aimed at boosting innovative arts and cultural activity in communities all across the city is set to be approved by senior councillors in Leeds. The latest Arts@Leeds grants programme, which supports more than 40 Leeds-based cultural, voluntary and community organisations delivering activity in every council ward, will go before the…
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
29th July 2022
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Leeds’ climate change resilience to be discussed by councillors

Senior councillors are set to discuss the city’s resilience against the impacts of climate change at a meeting of Leeds City Council’s Executive Board. Ahead of the meeting, the council has published a new report setting out the main risks that Leeds will face over the coming decades due to global warming. The report…
Mural artist Melody Sutherland (right) with mum Nicola in front of the new artwork in Merrion Gardens.
22nd July 2022
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New artwork is picture perfect addition to city centre green space

A new collection of artwork is adding a thought-provoking and visually-vibrant extra dimension to a popular piece of green space in Leeds City Centre. Leeds City Council commissioned local artist Melody Sutherland earlier this year to create a series of interactive art installations in Merrion Gardens. She was tasked with using her talents to…
Vintage Bus Day
22nd July 2022
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Summer family fun with Leeds Museums and Galleries

Leeds Museums and Galleries are gearing up for a bumper summer of family fun, with a number of events set to take place in Leeds over the summer school holiday. Over the summer months, events will be taking place at some of the city’s most popular attractions, such as Temple Newsam, Lotherton, Leeds City…
Group of Winners celebrate at the 2022 North West Family Business Awards
22nd July 2022
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New Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards unveiled

Welcome to the Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards. The very first business awards dedicated solely to family businesses in Yorkshire and Humberside will be launched in spectacular style later this year at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. The Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards are an evolution of the highly successful North West Family…
East Leeds Orbital Route
22nd July 2022
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East Leeds Orbital Route opens in time for Leeds Festival weekend

The new East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) will be fully open in time for Leeds Festival goers to use ahead of the 26 August 2022, subject to completed road safety checks. ELOR is a two-lane dual carriageway 7km in length, connecting the A6120 (Outer Ring Road Shadwell) in the North to Manston Lane in…
Baton on stage with Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr Robert W Gettings
15th July 2022
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Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in Leeds: Brownlee Brothers are baton bearers

Leeds welcomes the Queen’s Baton Relay with Olympic legends the Brownlee brothers. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, the Queen’s Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for communities to…
Active Leeds
15th July 2022
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Active Leeds unveils new state of the art gym

A new state of the art gym has been opened at John Charles Leisure Centre, as part of Leeds City Council’s ambition to ‘get more people, more physically active, more often’. Significant investment has been made into new equipment and a wider refurbishment at the centre, with the gym sporting brand new upgraded Technogym…
Great British EV Rally
8th July 2022
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National electric vehicle rally arrives in Leeds

Around 18 electric vans travelling the length of the country have checked in at Stourton Park & Ride this evening, as Leeds plays host to an ambitious cross-country rally highlighting the impressive capability of zero emission vehicles. Leeds City Council’s executive member for infrastructure and climate was there to welcome drivers as they completed…
Summer Reading Challenge
8th July 2022
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Keep kids reading all summer long with free reading challenge

Young books lovers in Leeds are being challenged to make some fascinating scientific discoveries at their local library this summer. Leeds Libraries’ free Summer Reading Challenge is calling on youngsters to find out more about the world around them by reading six or more from a collection of science-themed story books and factual books,…
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