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Licensing officials at Leeds City Council have moved to shut down a legal loophole they warn could allow criminal gangs to continue trading in illicit tobacco, vapes or illegal alcohol sales.

The people of Leeds have the chance to be part of 400 years of history by answering the call to take part in a unique new city-wide challenge.

Launching today, the What’s Your 400? campaign has issued a rallying cry to individuals, groups and communities across the city, asking them to get involved in celebrations to mark 400 years since Leeds was awarded its first city charter.

Leeds City Council has introduced camera enforcement at two existing School Streets to improve compliance with traffic restrictions and support safer and more sustainable travel. 

Leeds City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe, good-quality homes for its tenants following an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

Council trials DNA marking technology for York stone paving

The next phase of Leeds’ low-carbon heat network is set to move forward with senior leaders having approved the appointment of a new delivery and funding partner.

A third innovative pothole repair system is being trialled as part of Leeds City Council’s investment to improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole repairs across the city.

Smoking and vaping are set to be sidelined at local sports clubs across Leeds thanks to a partnership between Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos Foundation and Leeds United Foundation.

A unique team building day became the perfect way for colleagues to bond and give back to the community, as Leeds City Council now offers green team away days in the city’s stunning parks.

Service resumes from 23 March

Press release published in partnership with Incommunities

Plans for new measures to make some of the busiest areas of Leeds city centre safer for pedestrians and shoppers will move to the next stage following overwhelming public support.

Consultation on the Briggate Action Plan asked the public for their views on proposals aimed at tackling a number of concerns they had raised, including the estimated 1,100 bikes travelling up and down Briggate each day.