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The campaign, which takes a stand against all forms of discrimination, has been running for the past month with the unifying message of “What makes us different makes us Leeds”.

With posters across the city and social media activity the Leeds City Council campaign has communicated non-tolerance for misogyny, racism, anti-Muslim prejudice, antisemitism, ageism, homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, and disability discrimination.

Leeds City Council is launching a new campaign taking a stand against all forms of discrimination.

This comes as the council is preparing a new Stronger Leeds Strategy 2025-30, outlining the council’s commitment to strengthening social cohesion across the city. It includes plans for addressing issues that impact on people’s sense of belonging and celebrating the city’s vibrant diversity.

Comment issued by civic and faith leaders in Leeds

Leeds is getting its 100^th fruit orchard this winter, making it the city with the most orchards in the UK outside of London.

The community park on the former site of Royal Park School is officially opened. Hyde Park’s new Royal Park will provide residents with vegetable growing beds, a fruit orchard and outdoor gym facilities.

An event marking a special birthday of a pioneering asset-based community development programme in Leeds has been held this week.

Over 150 attendees, including members of third sector organisations, interested representatives of other local authorities and city councillors came together at Slung Low in Holbeck to celebrate the 10^th birthday of the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) programme.  

Big-hearted bowlers in Leeds are on a roll after giving a warm welcome to all comers during the cost of living crisis.

Communities in Leeds are being invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort which will take place over a three day Bank Holiday weekend in May (6-8 May).

A new collaboration which aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint through food has been announced by Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and FoodWise Leeds.

Leeds City Council has launched the Streets for People toolkit as communities across Leeds celebrate World Car Free Day.