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17 Sep 2025
City all set for a Christmas cracker as festive market’s return announced
A fabulous feast of festive fun will take over the city centre this November when the hugely popular Leeds Christmas celebrations return.
Launching on November 21, the seasonal extravaganza will include a stunning Christmas market on City Square along with a spectacular Winter Wonderland offering on Millennium Square, including the incredible outdoor ice rink.

16 Sep 2025
Public consultation launches to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times on South Accommodation Road
Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the Atkinson Street roundabout which aim to tackle congestion, make bus journeys quicker and more reliable, and promote sustainable travel options along this key route.

16 Sep 2025
Musicians on song for library’s historic music hall revival
Vintage Victorian music hall tunes have been brought back to life this week for a series of historic performances more than a century in the making.
The corridors of Leeds Central Library are being filled with the sounds of once popular ballads which last entertained audiences in the city’s theatres and concert venues at the turn of the 19th century.

15 Sep 2025
Amorous arachnids searching for love on the web during spider season
Spiders weaving their way into homes across the country this autumn are out “looking for love” museum experts in Leeds have revealed.
With eight-legged visitors currently a more frequent sight for residents around the UK, curators at the Leeds Discovery Centre have taken the chance to study their impressive collection of amazing arachnids while busting some myths and misconceptions about spider season.

11 Sep 2025
Leeds named Green Council of the Year with prestigious award success
Award from Nature 2030 campaign and sponsored by Keep Britain Tidy

10 Sep 2025
Baton of Hope passes through Leeds on World Suicide Prevention Day
UPDATE: The Baton of Hope suicide prevention tour arrived in Leeds today and has been travelling across the city, carried by 84 baton bearers, all bereaved or affected by suicide. A selection of images can be downloaded below.

10 Sep 2025
Statement on Mary Morris House in Headingley
Leeds City Council can confirm it has received a planning submission from the Home Office in relation to a building in Headingley that is currently used as student accommodation.

09 Sep 2025
Council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris
A new council housing development is bringing high-quality affordable homes – and a champion tribute to a sporting hero of yesteryear – to a community in Leeds.

09 Sep 2025
Leeds set to bid to host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Elland Road
Elland Road in the running to stage matches in the tournament

05 Sep 2025
Council-backed development is opening doors to new homes for Leeds residents
A new housing development in Leeds is set to welcome its first residents as the power of partnership working continues to deliver high-quality affordable homes in communities across the city.

04 Sep 2025
Help stitch history: Contribute to Leeds’ new threads of freedom tapestry
Leeds Libraries are inviting residents to help create an inspiring new tapestry that will become a lasting part of the city’s cultural heritage. As part of the national campaign Our Freedom: Then and Now, the Threads of Freedom project has received funding to work with communities across the city to produce a collaborative textile artwork. This new piece will be displayed alongside the much-loved Leeds Tapestry on the first floor of Leeds Central Library.

04 Sep 2025
Update regarding change of dates for October’s Light Night Leeds 2025
The dates of this October’s Light Night Leeds have been changed to avoid a clash with an upcoming Leeds United Premier League fixture.
After discussions with artists, stakeholders and sponsors, the decision has been taken to now hold this year’s annual cultural spectacular on Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23. The event was originally due to take place on October 23 and 24.