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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.

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Council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris: Mural 1

09 Sep 2025

Council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris

A new council housing development is bringing high-quality affordable homes – and a champion tribute to a sporting hero of yesteryear – to a community in Leeds.

Housing

Leeds set to bid to host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Elland Road: Elland Road2

09 Sep 2025

Leeds set to bid to host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Elland Road

Elland Road in the running to stage matches in the tournament

Events Leisure and sport

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05 Sep 2025

Council-backed development is opening doors to new homes for Leeds residents

A new housing development in Leeds is set to welcome its first residents as the power of partnership working continues to deliver high-quality affordable homes in communities across the city.

Housing