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City all set for a Christmas cracker as festive market’s return announced: Leeds-Christmas24-11863-Enhanced-NR

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.

Christmas Christmas events Events

Public consultation launches to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times on South Accommodation Road: South Accommodation Road

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.

Connecting Leeds Highways Transport

Musicians on song for library’s historic music hall revival: image00004 (2)

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.

Libraries Arts

Amorous arachnids searching for love on the web during spider season: image00052

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.

Museums and galleries Arts

Leeds named Green Council of the Year with prestigious award success: Alison Ogden-Newton OBE, KBT CEO, with Cllr Rafique

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

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Baton of Hope passes through Leeds on World Suicide Prevention Day: Baton of Hope - Leeds tour 1

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. 

Mental health

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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.

Leeds City Council

Council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris: Mural 1

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.

Housing

Leeds set to bid to host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Elland Road: Elland Road2

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

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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.

Housing

Help stitch history: Contribute to Leeds’ new threads of freedom tapestry: Threads of Freedom 2 cropped

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. 

Libraries

Update regarding change of dates for October’s Light Night Leeds 2025: Light Night 2023

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.

Light Night Events