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Vans seized in Leeds fly-tipping crackdown: 20260714 093938

16 Jul 2026

Vans seized in Leeds fly-tipping crackdown

Two vans suspected of being used in fly-tipping offences have been seized by Leeds City Council as part of ongoing efforts to tackle environmental crime across the city.

The vehicles were confiscated this week following separate investigations led by the council’s specialist serious environmental crime team.

Both operations were carried out in the Harehills area with support from West Yorkshire Police, highlighting the strong partnership approach being taken to crack down on illegal waste dumping.

Flytipping Environment Environmental Services

Leeds City Council looks forward to celebrating 20 years of Pride: Pride 2026 council staff

15 Jul 2026

Leeds City Council looks forward to celebrating 20 years of Pride

The event is expected to attract over 60,000 people as the city centre is transformed with a colourful parade on Sunday 19 July, celebrating 20 years since it officially began.

Equality Events

Leeds parks continue to be recognised as some of the best in the country: Roundhay Park - Visit Leeds

15 Jul 2026

Leeds parks continue to be recognised as some of the best in the country

Seven of Leeds’ most popular parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality.

Parks and countryside

Leeds City Council's ABCD programme welcomes two new Pathfinder sites: ABCD in Leeds Pathfinder logo

15 Jul 2026

Leeds City Council's ABCD programme welcomes two new Pathfinder sites

A pioneering Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) programme, which aims to empower local people to make the changes they wish to see in the areas where they live, is to introduce two new ABCD Pathfinder sites in the city.  

Adult social care

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14 Jul 2026

Council chiefs to consider Leeds social housing report

Report to be discussed at executive board meeting next week

Housing

Official opening for £5m affordable housing development in Leeds: Pilkington Grove Armley

14 Jul 2026

Official opening for £5m affordable housing development in Leeds

Press release published on behalf of 54North Homes

Housing