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13 Oct 2023
Light Night’s dazzling return is a dream come true for Leeds
Dreams came true on the streets of Leeds last night as the stunning spectacle of Light Night returned.
The first night of the annual arts spectacular saw a host of the city’s most recognisable buildings and spaces lit up with an array of beautiful illuminated artworks from across the world.
12 Oct 2023
Construction work begins on £10.4m A660 transport improvements
The ambitious plans, along A660 Otley Road, Headingley Lane and Woodhouse Lane, have moved into delivery after the public consultation received a 62 per cent positive response.
11 Oct 2023
Senior councillors set to agree demolition of six high-rise buildings
Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board are set to approve plans to rehouse residents and demolish six high rise buildings, across Leeds.
10 Oct 2023
Leeds City Council considering range of significant new measures to meet ongoing budget challenge
Finance issues to be discussed at Civic Hall meeting on October 18
10 Oct 2023
New Children’s Mayor of Leeds officially announced, following record turn out
On Friday 6 October, Mohammed Hussein, aged 10, from Ireland Wood Primary School was announced at the new children’s mayor of Leeds, by the Lord Mayor Councillor Al Garthwaite at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall.
09 Oct 2023
Light switch sees cities swap stunning cultural creations
A unique arts exchange project will see Europe’s cultural capital send a dazzling light installation to Leeds this week.
For this year’s spectacular Light Night, Leeds and Timisoara in Romania will each host stunning illuminated artworks created more than a thousand miles apart in cities both enjoying landmark cultural celebrations.
Timisoara is a current European Capital of Culture for 2023, whilst Leeds has spent the past year showcasing the best of its arts, culture and heritage during Leeds 2023.
06 Oct 2023
Leeds City Council reinforces focus on public safety with new WalkSafe app partnership
New app is now live and free to download
06 Oct 2023
Fly tipper hit with large fine after being caught in the act
A fly tipper, who dumped construction waste on the side of Trafford Grove, Harehills, has been ordered to pay over £1,900 in fines and costs, after a successful prosecution by Leeds City Council.
02 Oct 2023
Major upgrade of telecare services in Leeds successfully completed
Infrastructure and equipment upgraded from analogue to digital
02 Oct 2023
Antique photo find takes librarians on surprise voyage of discovery
A classic case of not judging a book by its cover took librarians in Leeds on a fascinating photographic journey through a daring Antarctic rescue mission.
During routine cataloguing in Leeds Central Library’s strongroom, special collections librarian Rhian Isaac found what appeared to be an unassuming family photo album tucked away on a shelf.