Councillor Stephen Holroyd and his consort, Simon Mapals, yesterday became the first openly gay couple to hold the office of Lord Mayor and Lord Mayor’s Consort of Leeds.

The leader of Leeds City Council has welcomed new funding for regeneration projects that aim to deliver homes, jobs and opportunities for local people.

Lotherton Hall’s Wildlife World has received an official mark of excellence from the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), as they get ready to celebrate Love Your Zoo Week next week (23-31 May).

A new blueprint aimed at shaping the pivotal role heritage can play in the future of Leeds has been launched this week.

Independent Spirit: A Heritage Framework for Leeds has seen partners from across the city’s heritage sector come together to set out an exciting, shared vision for how heritage can help bring people together, strengthen communities and support the city in the years to come.

Press release issued in collaboration with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and The Lowy Family Group

Picture Caption: Illustrative vision for the future redevelopment of Elland Road. Credit: LFG and RISE.

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