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Two vans suspected of being used in fly-tipping offences have been seized by Leeds City Council as part of ongoing efforts to tackle environmental crime across the city.

The vehicles were confiscated this week following separate investigations led by the council’s specialist serious environmental crime team.

Both operations were carried out in the Harehills area with support from West Yorkshire Police, highlighting the strong partnership approach being taken to crack down on illegal waste dumping.

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.

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

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.  

Report to be discussed at executive board meeting next week

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The council and other key organisations in the city have gathered to sign a charter to work together to combat illegal money lending. 

At an event at the Civic Hall earlier this week (8 July), a wide range of advice agencies, third-sector organisations and statutory services shared information on work being done and best practice.