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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

Right royal praise for city’s landmark Leeds 400 celebrations: HRH Signing

13 Jul 2026

Right royal praise for city’s landmark Leeds 400 celebrations

His Majesty The King has hailed the hard work, generosity and civic pride of the people of Leeds as celebrations for Leeds 400 were given the royal seal of approval.

In a letter to the city to recognise the occasion, The King offered his congratulations before praising the unique history and heritage of Leeds and recalling some warm, personal memories of his most recent visit in 2022.

Leeds 400 Arts

Everything must grow as children set their stall out at Leeds Kirkgate Market: Young Marketeers 1

13 Jul 2026

Everything must grow as children set their stall out at Leeds Kirkgate Market

Leeds Kirkgate Market’s role at the heart of city life was highlighted in delicious style as local schoolchildren turned their hand to selling some very special produce.

Markets