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Leeds reaffirms its commitment to LGBT+ inclusive support in time for Pride weekend: Pride 2025 Group photo 2

16 Jul 2025

Leeds reaffirms its commitment to LGBT+ inclusive support in time for Pride weekend

The event is expected to attract over 60,000 people as the city centre is transformed with a colourful parade on Sunday 20 July.

Equality LGBTQ+

Reminder plan ahead: Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvements enter next phase: Dawsons Corner-7

16 Jul 2025

Reminder plan ahead: Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvements enter next phase

Over four weeks starting on Monday 28 July 2025, road repairs and resurfacing works will take place on the Stanningley Bypass, as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement scheme.

Connecting Leeds Highways Road closures

Seven Leeds parks awarded as some of the best in the country: Otley Chevin Boardwalk

16 Jul 2025

Seven Leeds parks awarded as some of the best in the country

Some of Leeds’ most popular parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality.

Parks and countryside Parks estates Awards

Free and low-cost things to do in Leeds over the summer holidays: Free and low-cost things to do over the summer holidays

16 Jul 2025

Free and low-cost things to do in Leeds over the summer holidays

See our highlights for brilliant free and low-cost things to do with your family over the summer school holidays in our museums, galleries, zoos, estates, parks, and libraries.

Families

Ideal choice for shoppers as new businesses open at Leeds Kirkgate Market: Market-53

15 Jul 2025

Ideal choice for shoppers as new businesses open at Leeds Kirkgate Market

New businesses are making Leeds Kirkgate Market an even better choice for shoppers as its multi-million pound improvements programme continues to deliver the goods.

Markets