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Councillor Jess Lennox, Leeds City Council’s executive member for housing, at Doris Storey House.
26th September 2025
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New Council Housing Development Honours Leeds Swimming Champion Doris Storey

A new council housing scheme in Seacroft is delivering high-quality affordable homes while also celebrating the legacy of a local sporting hero. The Leeds City Council development on Brooklands Avenue has transformed a former brownfield site into a community of 25 one-bedroom apartments alongside eight two and three-bedroom houses. In a special tribute, the…
Royal Visit - 15 May Bradford Live_©Tom Arber
16th May 2025
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Bradford Live Gets The Royal Seal Of Approval

His Majesty King Charles and Her Majesty Queen Camilla recently visited Bradford’s newest entertainment venue, Bradford Live, to meet performers and creatives involved in Bradford 2025 and to celebrate the region’s designation as UK City of Culture. Their Majesties were greeted on arrival by a special performance from eight musicians of Paraorchestra, a pioneering…
An image showing plans for the Middlecross extra care housing scheme.
16th May 2025
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Construction Begins on Leeds Extra Care Housing Scheme

Construction has officially begun on a new extra care housing scheme in Leeds, designed to foster independent living for older residents. The innovative Middlecross development, located in Armley, will provide 65 modern, energy-efficient apartments tailored specifically for residents aged 55 and older who require additional care and support. Leeds City Council is spearheading this…
The Brooklands Avenue housing development in Seacroft.
7th March 2025
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Council Housing Development Revitalizes Local Green Spaces in Leeds Community

In Leeds, a transformative council housing development is making significant strides in revitalizing local green spaces, contributing to both environmental sustainability and community well-being. This initiative, part of a broader effort by Leeds City Council, demonstrates a commitment to integrating urban development with green revitalization. The project, centered around the new housing development on…
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
7th March 2025
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City Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Innovation and Growth

Following the government’s announcement of delays in the development of the new hospital at Leeds General Infirmary, key city leaders: including those from Leeds City Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust — have reiterated their steadfast commitment to fostering innovation and…
Volunteer Team Leeds
7th March 2025
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Leeds City Council Launches New City-Wide Volunteering Scheme

Meet the dedicated volunteers encouraging others to join as Leeds City Council rolls out its new volunteering program, Volunteer Team Leeds. This innovative initiative aims to unify and expand the dynamic community of volunteers who support various Leeds City Council-affiliated events and initiatives. Whether it’s creating mesmerizing experiences at Light Night Leeds, offering cinematic…
Middlecross extra care housing scheme in Armley
31st January 2025
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Construction Set to Begin on Affordable Extra Care Housing in Leeds

Construction is about to start on an innovative extra care housing scheme in Leeds, promising significant benefits for the local community. The Middlecross development, managed by Leeds City Council and located in Armley, will feature 65 high-quality, energy-efficient, and affordable apartments designed for independent living for older adults. Set on a brownfield site between…
Councillor Mohammed Rafique and Harriet Wood, aka HazardOne.
24th January 2025
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New Mural Celebrates Community and Nature at Banstead Park in Harehills

Banstead Park in Harehills has been revitalized with the unveiling of a vibrant new mural, a celebration of both the local community and the natural world. This artistic addition, created by the acclaimed street artist HazardOne www.hazardone.co.uk, enhances the park’s appeal and stands as part of a larger initiative to make public spaces more…
Councillor Jess Lennox, Leeds City Council’s executive member for housing, and 54North Homes chair Steve Secker at the Leonora House ceremony
3rd January 2025
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New Affordable Housing Development Honors Leeds Pioneer at 54North Homes Inauguration Ceremony

Yorkshire’s 54North Homes recently inaugurated a flagship affordable housing project, Leonora House, with a ceremony that drew numerous attendees. This £12 million development features 58 modern apartments, including 28 one-bedroom, 25 two-bedroom, and five three-bedroom units, all designated for social rent in Leeds. Situated on Railway Street close to the city center, the building…
An image showing plans for part of the Hough Top development
22nd November 2024
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Construction Begins on Affordable Housing Project to Alleviate Leeds Housing Crisis and Support Local Families

Construction is poised to commence on a new housing initiative in Leeds, aimed at reducing local housing shortages through the creation of numerous affordable council homes. Leeds City Council was granted planning approval last month for the project, which involves constructing 82 high-quality, energy-efficient homes on the site of a former school in Hough…
Leeds Heroes of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games
11th October 2024
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Leeds Celebrates 2024 Olympians and Paralympians with Grand Civic Reception

Leeds celebrated its local Heroes of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics with a special civic reception. The event, aimed at recognizing the remarkable achievements of competitors from Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area on the international sports stage in Paris, was held in the banqueting suite of Leeds Civic Hall. The reception saw…
Barwick Road Leeds
22nd September 2024
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Public Consultation Begins on Enhancing Walking and Cycling Paths in Crossgates

Local residents, schools, and businesses in the Crossgates area are invited to share their input on proposed enhancements to the walking and cycling infrastructure. The initiative aims to foster safer and healthier streets, facilitating easier and more convenient walking, wheeling, and cycling for short trips to schools, local shops, and central Crossgates. The project,…
Some of the 100 family homes built as part of a housing development in Middleton
16th August 2024
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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…
Beechwood Primary School pupils Oliver Doherty, Summer Beetham and Katana Maynard
19th July 2024
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Leeds Schoolchildren Honor Local Swimming Legend Doris with New Council Housing Development

Leeds schoolchildren have contributed to a new council housing project by celebrating a local sports hero with a special tribute. The Brooklands Avenue development in Seacroft, constructed by Wates Construction for Leeds City Council, features a five-story apartment building. In a community engagement effort, students from Beechwood Primary School in Seacroft were invited to…
A64 Bus Priority Improvements
19th July 2024
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Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority Launch Public Consultation for A64 Improvements

Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have launched a public engagement initiative for their plans to enhance transportation along the A64. This initiative, part of a broader effort to transform bus travel, features the A64 Bus Priority Corridor project, a collaboration between Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.…