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Leeds City Council looks forward to celebrating 20 years of Pride

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:43:00 Z

The event is expected to attract over 60,000 people as the city centre is transformed with a colourful parade on Sunday 19 July, celebrating 20 years since it officially began.

Leeds parks continue to be recognised as some of the best in the country

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 Z

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

Leeds City Council's ABCD programme welcomes two new Pathfinder sites

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 Z

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.

Council chiefs to consider Leeds social housing report

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:39:00 Z

Report to be discussed at executive board meeting next week

Official opening for £5m affordable housing development in Leeds

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:23:00 Z

Press release published on behalf of 54North Homes

Right royal praise for city’s landmark Leeds 400 celebrations

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:39:00 Z

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.

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

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:14:00 Z

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.

City’s pupils make time to capture life in Leeds today

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:34:00 Z

Primary school pupils in Leeds have sent a thought-provoking message to the children of the future as they help their city celebrate a historic milestone.

Young people attending schools across the city have been hard at work preparing a series of time capsules which will be buried today (July 13), the same day Leeds officially received its first royal charter from King Charles I 400 years ago.

Football’s coming home to Millennium Square as city hosts World Cup 2026 semi-final fanzone

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:13:00 Z

Fans will have the chance to cheer on England’s heroes on Millennium Square as they hunt for glory in this week’s World Cup semi-final.

Following the Three Lions’ victory against Norway on Saturday evening, Leeds City Council have announced that Millennium Square will host a World Cup 2026 fanzone at the heart of Leeds city centre for the epic last four clash with Argentina on Wednesday, July 15.

Srebrenica memorial ceremony held in Leeds

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:35:00 Z

Wreaths laid outside Civic Hall in ceremony led by Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Stephen Holroyd and Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Professor Adeeba Malik CBE