Leeds’ first public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge point has gone live in the city centre, making it easier for people to switch to low-carbon vehicles.

Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council’s five-million-pound plans to refurbish Morley Town Hall as a focal point of the community have taken a major step forward with the handover of the building to specialist construction contractors. 

One of the most important documents in the history of Leeds was rescued from being turned into a makeshift lampshade, the city’s archivists have revealed.

The one-of-a-kind copy of the Leeds Royal Charter, written centuries ago, was about to be repurposed as an unusual decorative feature by the unwitting owner of a Canterbury book shop in the 1950s.

Fortunately, a chance consultation with a friendly expert disclosed that the delicately inscribed text was the sole remaining copy of the Royal Charter first granted to Leeds by King Charles I in 1626.

The much-loved Leeds Tapestry celebrating the city’s history has received an inspiring new panel, completely designed and stitched by residents to explore ideas of freedom.

Leeds will once again be filled with lights, laughter and family excitement this February as the Valentine’s Fair returns to the city centre from Friday 13 February to Sunday 22 February 2026.

Over 600 square metres of rooftop solar panels have been installed at the council-run plant nursery and garden centre The Arium, expecting to cut its energy consumption by 39 per cent.