Residents and businesses are being asked for views on proposals to invest up to £22.5 million in two key roads Connecting Leeds and Wakefield – the A61 and the A639. Leeds City Council, Wakefield Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have developed plans to improve the two roads by: Making them easier…
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People of all ages had fun in the sun as a smart new look for one of the best-loved locations in Leeds City Centre was showcased in dazzling style. A free day of celebratory activities was held at Leeds Corn Exchange, with a packed schedule of entertainment on offer that included arts, music and…
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A stylish new look for one of the most famous spots in Leeds city centre will be officially unveiled at a fun-packed celebration event taking place this weekend. The area around Leeds Corn Exchange has been transformed by both a public realm scheme and a major package of Connecting Leeds highways improvements, with the…
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Regent Street Flyover was built in the late 1960s and carries the A64(M) Inner Ring Road over the A61 Regent Street. The removal of the contra-flow marks the Regent Street Flyover project fully reopening the A64 to traffic. The construction of the new flyover commenced two years ago, after it reached the end of…
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An exciting double milestone has been reached in the development of Aire Park – the urban oasis that will change the face of Leeds city centre and strengthen its reputation as a world-class place to work, rest and play. The largest new city centre green space in the UK, Aire Park will be made…
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This new year Connecting Leeds will start construction on several major highways’ schemes, which are all part of transforming travel in the city and across the district. Connecting Leeds construction works will begin first on the Armley Gyratory, before focusing on roads around City Square, Leeds Train Station and along routes linking to the…
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On 16 September Stourton Park and Ride was officially opened by the Minister for future of transport and environment, Minister Rachel Maclean MP. Minister Maclean was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport on 14 February 2020. Stourton Park and Ride is the third park and ride site in Leeds…
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Leeds has come together in overwhelming support of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) anti-racism movement. With over 40 organisations across the City coming together in a pledge to Root Out Racism. Joining Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council and Tom Riordan, the Council’s chief executive and the…
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A successful bid by Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Bradford Council secures Department for Transport and Energy Saving Trust’s grant to fund 32 new electric-cargo (e-cargo) bikes to the value of £160,000. The Energy Saving Trust’s £2m fund in England last year aims to help businesses and local authorities purchase cargo…
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People are being asked for their views on plans to improve bus priority measures and facilities for cycling and walking on a key section of the A64. This is part of Leeds City Council’s plans aimed to encourage more people to travel by bike or on foot, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined…
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People across Leeds are being asked to make one small change to a weekly journey by leaving the car at home and choosing to walk, cycle, or use the bus instead. A new Walk it Ride it campaign has launched which aims to get people walking and cycling by encouraging them to choose healthier,…
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On 9 May Tracy Brabin was elected the first Mayor of West Yorkshire. With specific powers on transport, housing, regeneration, finance and policing, the Mayor will work with the Mayoral Combined Authority, council leaders, business representatives and partners for the benefit of the region. The Labour candidate was declared winner of the county’s history-making mayoral…
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