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Reflections on the Aire Highres
4th February 2022
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Artist’s captivating moonlit masterpiece comes home to Leeds

An atmospheric riverside scene created by one of the city’s most celebrated artists is coming home after being acquired by Leeds Art Gallery. Reflections on the Aire – on strike was painted by Leeds-born John Atkinson Grimshaw in 1879, a rare example of one of his signature ‘moonlit’ scenes combined with a social message. Showing…
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Peoples Woodland Leeds Hospitals Charity
4th February 2022
1 min read

Work has started on the transformation of the former South Leeds Golf Course

Work has started at the former South Leeds golf course on the creation of a 48-hectare country park and green space. Much of the former golf course will be developed as a country park with new woodland planting and pathways. There will also be a ‘Peoples Woodland’, delivered in partnership with Leeds Hospitals Charity, creating…
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Georgian Library
4th February 2022
2 mins read

Library messages reveal fascinating chapter in the story of Temple Newsam

A trove of centuries-old keepsakes, footnotes and family crests has been discovered inside the antique tomes of a Leeds mansion’s beautiful Georgian library. Staff at Temple Newsam House carrying out meticulous conservation work on the stunning room made a series of fascinating finds in a select few of the library’s 500 books, some of…
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Transforming Care Programme
4th February 2022
1 min read

Plans to develop new community provision for adults with learning disabilities set to be approved by senior councillors

Plans to develop a new community provision for adults with severe learning disabilities and autism, including a new location for the site, are set to be discussed at Leeds City Council’s executive board next week. Aiming to deliver six high quality flats designed to accommodate some of Leeds most vulnerable citizens, who are in…
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Zero Waste Leeds
4th February 2022
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More advice and support to households to help them responsibly dispose of unwanted items to be outlined by Leeds City Council

Senior councillors in Leeds are set to underline their commitment to reduce waste and help residents responsibly and legally dispose of unwanted items. A report being presented to Leeds City Council’s executive board next week, asks senior councillors to approve a raft of new proposals enhancing the legal options available to residents to dispose…
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Oluwale Bridge
28th January 2022
2 mins read

New footbridge will commemorate poignant legacy of David Oluwale

Work has begun to create a footbridge across the River Aire which will commemorate the lasting legacy of a man who drowned after being racially harassed. David Oluwale, who had travelled to the UK from Nigeria, was tragically targeted because of his mental health, homelessness and race. He died in the river in 1969 in…
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Leeds Discovery Centre
21st January 2022
2 mins read

Putting 100-year-old penguin on ice is a happy feat for museum curators

A museum’s magnificent stuffed penguin will spend the next two weeks chilling out in a giant, state-of-the-art freezer as curators give damaging bugs and beetles the cold shoulder. The impressive emperor penguin has been put on ice at Leeds Discovery Centre after experts there detected potentially problematic pests which can destroy delicate taxidermy specimens. Over…
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Kirkstall Abbey Leeds
14th January 2022
1 min read

Chance to have your views on proposals for Kirkstall Abbey

People are being asked to have their views on proposals to introduce a new entrance charge for non-Leeds residents visiting Kirkstall Abbey. We would like to hear your views whether you live in Leeds or elsewhere. A six-week online public consultation has been launched, giving people across Leeds and beyond the opportunity to views what…
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Leeds Secondary School Place
7th January 2022
3 mins read

Last chance to apply for a primary school place for September 2022

Families are advised to use all five of their preferences to give their child the best chance of being allocated a place at a preferred school. Using less than five doesn’t increase the chances of being offered your first preference. The deadline to apply for a Leeds primary school place (reception) for September 2022 is…
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Leeds City Council Budget
17th December 2021
3 mins read

Leeds City Council sets out annual budget proposals to deliver estimated £65.4million savings needed in next financial year

Leeds City Council has put forward its annual budget proposals to achieve the estimated £65.4million it needs to save in the next financial year. With the city responding and adapting to changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, costs and demand pressures continue to rise especially in services providing care for vulnerable children, young people…
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Morley Town Deal Board
17th December 2021
2 mins read

Morley Town Hall Green and Connected Drop-in Event ‘Great Success’

A public consultation event as part of the £24.3m Morley Town Deal has been hailed ‘a Great Success’ by organisers. The event, run by the Morley Town Deal Board with Leeds City Council, was well attended, and offered the opportunity for people to learn more about the project, put questions to project officials and…
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Armley Park Primary School
17th December 2021
2 mins read

Leeds schools get £100,000 of new bicycle and scooter storage

Nineteen schools across Leeds are receiving new bicycle and scooter storage, in a project worth £100,000. The schools will gain a total of 162 secure bicycle parking spaces and 200 scooter parking spaces. The project uses active travel funding allocated to Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority from the Department for Transport. Chapel…
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