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06 Feb 2026
Leeds Storytelling Festival returns with a new programme celebrating the National Year of Reading
Leeds Storytelling Festival will return from Saturday 14 February to Sunday 8 March, bringing a citywide celebration of stories especially for children and families.
04 Feb 2026
Blueprint for future of Elland Road land set to move forward
An ambitious vision to guide the transformation of land around Leeds United’s iconic Elland Road stadium is set to go before senior councillors in Leeds next week.
Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board will be updated on the proposed final draft of the Elland Road planning statement, which sets out principles for what the future may hold for around 30 acres of land surrounding the club’s famous ground.
03 Feb 2026
Long-serving foster carer appeals for more to open up their hearts and homes
One of the city’s longest-serving foster carers who has given more than 100 children a better start in life is calling on others to follow in her footsteps.
03 Feb 2026
New social cohesion strategy to go before council leaders
A new strategy outlining Leeds’s commitment to strengthening social cohesion across the city is set to be presented to council leaders on 11 February.
03 Feb 2026
New five-year strategy is set to deliver the goods for Leeds Kirkgate Market
Senior councillors will next week be asked to approve a five-year strategy designed to guide Leeds Kirkgate Market successfully into the 2030s – and beyond.
03 Feb 2026
Final budget plans focused on improving essential and everyday services announced by Leeds City Council for 2026/27
Annual budget to be debated and voted on at full council meeting on 25 February
02 Feb 2026
Council holds first ever Antisemitism awareness week
Leeds City Council is holding its first Antisemitism awareness week for employees and partners in the city.
02 Feb 2026
Nominations open for Leeds Sports Awards 2026 as the city celebrates the people behind another unforgettable year of sport
Press release issued on behalf of Leeds Sports Awards
29 Jan 2026
Region-wide consultation asks how best to maximise benefits of Mass Transit system
** News release issued on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Leeds City Council **
27 Jan 2026
Unleash your inner superhero for the Lord Mayor’s charity
Unleash your inner superhero and show your secret superpowers to raise money for the Lord Mayor of Leeds Charity Appeal Just One Day event, which returns on Friday 13 February.
27 Jan 2026
Leeds City Council clarifies position on bin collections as new brown bin food waste trial announced
No changes to overall bin policy as new trial service to begin in Wetherby and Collingham
27 Jan 2026
Major apprenticeship fair returns this February
The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the North of England is returning to Leeds’s first direct arena on Wednesday 11 February.