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New nighttime safety initiative as the city centre gets ready for a busy December: townhallandtheheadrowatnight-2.jpg

06 Dec 2024

New nighttime safety initiative as the city centre gets ready for a busy December

With a higher footfall than the rest of the year expected in December, Leeds is launching a new safety initiative. Night Safe Leeds aims to raise awareness of how to stay safe and shine a light on the support that’s available in the city centre.

City centre Safer Leeds

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03 Dec 2024

Leeds council annual budget proposals impacted by rising social care costs

Initial budget proposals for 2025/26 released 

Council budget

Affordable housing scheme is fitting tribute to Leeds trailblazer who changed lives: Leonora 1

02 Dec 2024

Affordable housing scheme is fitting tribute to Leeds trailblazer who changed lives

Press release published on behalf of 54North Homes

Housing

Council responds to complaints with new cycling signs: Briggate Leeds - Credit Hannah Webster

29 Nov 2024

Council responds to complaints with new cycling signs

With up to 60,000 pedestrians on Briggate and surrounding pedestrianised streets every day, Leeds City Council has continued to receive reports from the public that the volume and speed of delivery cyclists on large e-bikes is making them feel unsafe.

City centre Public safety

High praise for Leeds City Council at UK Housing Awards 2024: UK Housing Awards

27 Nov 2024

High praise for Leeds City Council at UK Housing Awards 2024

Leeds City Council’s commitment to delivering high-quality homes for local communities has received national recognition at this year’s UK Housing Awards.

Housing