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New report aims to lay firm foundations for future of council housing: Report-4

03 Sep 2024

New report aims to lay firm foundations for future of council housing

Leeds City Council has joined forces with more than 100 other local authorities to highlight the collective role they can play in tackling the country’s housing crisis.

Housing

Pitch perfect project is delivering champion facilities for local footballers: Whinmoor 1

29 Aug 2024

Pitch perfect project is delivering champion facilities for local footballers

Work is under way on two new community football pitches as Leeds City Council once again shows its commitment to providing top-class sporting facilities for local residents.

Leisure and sport

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27 Aug 2024

Good luck message from Leeds as athletes go for Paralympic Games glory

Local athletes have received a stirring message of support from Leeds as they get ready to go for gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Leisure and sport

Students across Leeds celebrate GCSE results day: Results day image (stock)

22 Aug 2024

Students across Leeds celebrate GCSE results day

Young people across Leeds are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results today.

Education Schools

Museums making history count with major economic boost for Leeds: Butterflies at Leeds Discovery Centre

21 Aug 2024

Museums making history count with major economic boost for Leeds

Council-run museums and galleries in Leeds have generated a staggering £41.7m for the local economy in the last year, a new report has revealed.

Compiled by Leeds Museums and Galleries, the impressive economic impact report shows the popular visitor attractions have also given a big boost to local jobs as well as supporting businesses and schools.

Museums and galleries Arts Economy

Park-goers reminded about BBQ ban in Leeds parks: Roundhay Park

19 Aug 2024

Park-goers reminded about BBQ ban in Leeds parks

As the bank holiday approaches, park visitors are reminded that barbecues are not permitted in Leeds parks, to protect the parks and their wildlife.

Parks and countryside

Leeds students celebrate A-level and post-16 results: results stock

15 Aug 2024

Leeds students celebrate A-level and post-16 results

Young people in Leeds are celebrating after receiving their A-level and other post-16 results today.

Education Schools

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14 Aug 2024

Update on Kirkgate road closure and regeneration activity

Leeds City Council can today confirm details of the positive and proactive steps it is taking to safeguard the future of key heritage assets on a landmark local street.

City centre Regeneration

Air quality improves at pollution hotspots in Leeds: Car exhaust stock. Credit: Adobe Stock

14 Aug 2024

Air quality improves at pollution hotspots in Leeds

Five pollution hotspots in Leeds have been removed from an action list after showing consistent improvements in air quality in line with national standards.

Environment

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12 Aug 2024

Olympic heroes are hailed as Leeds plans a champion homecoming

You’re our shining stars – that’s the proud message today from Leeds to the city’s Olympic Games heroes.

Leisure and sport