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Public consultation launches to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times on South Accommodation Road: South Accommodation Road

16 Sep 2025

Public consultation launches to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times on South Accommodation Road

Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the Atkinson Street roundabout which aim to tackle congestion, make bus journeys quicker and more reliable, and promote sustainable travel options along this key route.

Connecting Leeds Highways Transport

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16 Sep 2025

Musicians on song for library’s historic music hall revival

Vintage Victorian music hall tunes have been brought back to life this week for a series of historic performances more than a century in the making.

The corridors of Leeds Central Library are being filled with the sounds of once popular ballads which last entertained audiences in the city’s theatres and concert venues at the turn of the 19th century.

Libraries Arts

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15 Sep 2025

Amorous arachnids searching for love on the web during spider season

Spiders weaving their way into homes across the country this autumn are out “looking for love” museum experts in Leeds have revealed.

With eight-legged visitors currently a more frequent sight for residents around the UK, curators at the Leeds Discovery Centre have taken the chance to study their impressive collection of amazing arachnids while busting some myths and misconceptions about spider season.

Museums and galleries Arts

Leeds named Green Council of the Year with prestigious award success: Alison Ogden-Newton OBE, KBT CEO, with Cllr Rafique

11 Sep 2025

Leeds named Green Council of the Year with prestigious award success

Award from Nature 2030 campaign and sponsored by Keep Britain Tidy

Bin collections/waste services Environment Highways

Baton of Hope passes through Leeds on World Suicide Prevention Day: Baton of Hope - Leeds tour 1

10 Sep 2025

Baton of Hope passes through Leeds on World Suicide Prevention Day

UPDATE: The Baton of Hope suicide prevention tour arrived in Leeds today and has been travelling across the city, carried by 84 baton bearers, all bereaved or affected by suicide. A selection of images can be downloaded below. 

Mental health

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10 Sep 2025

Statement on Mary Morris House in Headingley

Leeds City Council can confirm it has received a planning submission from the Home Office in relation to a building in Headingley that is currently used as student accommodation.

Leeds City Council