News

An eye-catching Leeds sculpture is walking away after six years on City Square, leaving behind a lasting public art legacy.

Legs Walking has been a feature on the square ever since it was kindly loaned to the city by a private collector in 2018.

The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, has now asked for it to be returned, which will see the colourful sculpture carefully removed from beside the Mill Hill Chapel this week. The sculpture will remain on public display in a yet-to-be-announced new location in Yorkshire.

Senior councillors are to be asked for permission to consult on proposed changes to the way Leeds City Council provides transport assistance for post-16 learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Leeds City Council has confirmed its commitment to commemorating the inspirational life and achievements of the late Rob Burrow.

The lists of candidates standing for election to parliamentary constituencies in Leeds in the General Election 2024 on July 4 have been published.

A daring depiction of the famous Thames waterside has travelled from Leeds to London for a new exhibition showcasing the capital’s unique influence on artists around the world.

Leeds Art Gallery’s bold and colourful Barges on the Thames shocked Edwardian art lovers when it was unveiled in 1906 by trailblazing Parisian artist André Derain.

New court orders restricting access to more than a dozen tower blocks have underlined Leeds City Council’s steadfast commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour and creating safer communities.

Inspiring stories and poignant memories of life in wartime Leeds are being shared by the city’s older people as part of special events to mark the 80^th anniversary of D-Day.

Leeds City Council has confirmed new funding support for events and projects that will help local business innovators get big results from bright ideas.

The following is a joint statement by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, the Leader of Leeds City Council Leader, Councillor James Lewis, and chief executive Tom Riordan, on the passing of Rob Burrow CBE:

Leeds will be paying its own poignant tributes next week as the country marks the 80^th anniversary of D-Day.

A collection of nostalgic images is putting Leeds back in the saddle ahead of the ten year anniversary of the city hosting the world’s biggest cycling event.

The stunning selection of photos recalls just some of the once-in-a-lifetime memories created when Leeds was the setting for the Grand Depart of the Tour de France a decade ago.

Essential guidance ahead of polling day on July 4