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Work kicks off on new multi-million pitch perfect sports hub: Cllr Arif Woodhall Sports Hub 2

27 Oct 2025

Work kicks off on new multi-million pitch perfect sports hub

Developers have started digging on a major new sports hub in Calverley, set to offer top class sports pitches and a completely new space for the community to meet.

Three new full-sized artificial third generation pitches and one new natural grass pitch will ensure that all local junior sports teams have equal access to quality facilities. 

Leisure and sport Development

New look for landmark street as heritage-led regeneration work delivers the goods: Heritage 1-2

23 Oct 2025

New look for landmark street as heritage-led regeneration work delivers the goods

A regeneration scheme has tapped into the rich architectural and cultural traditions of Leeds to help deliver a bright future for a much-loved city centre street.

Regeneration

Landmark occasion sees thousands dazzled by Light Night Leeds: image00073

23 Oct 2025

Landmark occasion sees thousands dazzled by Light Night Leeds

The spectacular sights and sounds of Light Night Leeds returned to captivate crowds of thousands as this year’s annual cultural extravaganza got underway.

Many of the city’s most recognisable buildings and public spaces were completely transformed by a compelling programme of illuminated artworks from around the world during the first of the event’s two nights.

Light Night Events City centre Arts

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22 Oct 2025

Diseased trees lining highways identified for removal

Thousands of diseased ash trees on private and public land have been identified as in need of removal due to safety concerns, particularly around highways. An interactive map has been created to help landowners understand if they need to take action. 

Highways Parks and countryside

Leeds and Sheffield – Better Connected: Political and business leaders champion rail investment between Yorkshire’s two largest cities: Leeds-Sheffield rail connectivity, Westminster event

21 Oct 2025

Leeds and Sheffield – Better Connected: Political and business leaders champion rail investment between Yorkshire’s two largest cities

Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are travelling to Westminster to make the case for ‘transformational rail investment’ between the two city regions.

Transport