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16 Jul 2025
Leeds reaffirms its commitment to LGBT+ inclusive support in time for Pride weekend
The event is expected to attract over 60,000 people as the city centre is transformed with a colourful parade on Sunday 20 July.

08 Jul 2025
Anti-discrimination campaign brings city together
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.

03 Jun 2025
New Leeds campaign takes stand against all 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.

25 Jul 2024
Senior councillors in Leeds reaffirm commitment to EDI to tackle poverty and inequality
Annual reports discussed by council's executive board

16 Jul 2024
Council recognised as a leading inclusive employer and for supporting LGBTQ+ young people in Leeds
Leeds City Council has been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain as well as being honoured for its work supporting LGBTQ+ children, young people and families across the city.

22 Mar 2024
New report reveals multi-billion pound cost of gender inequality in workplace
Press release published on behalf of the Centre for Local Economic Strategies and the Women’s Budget Group

14 Jul 2023
Statement on the passing of Heather Nelson

20 Feb 2023
Leeds City Council secures a spot on Stonewall’s Top 100 list for leading LGBTQ+ inclusive employers
Leeds City Council has once again been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain by Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans equality charity Stonewall.

05 Aug 2022
Leeds Pride is back this Sunday!

02 Aug 2022
No shade: Lower Briggate lights up for the LGBTQ+ people of Leeds
New rainbow lighting is set to light up Lower Briggate ahead of Leeds Pride 2022.