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Health bosses in Leeds have expanded their stop smoking services to help encourage residents to kick the habit – as figures show there are currently more than 111,000 people in the city who still smoke.

An outdoor play and learning scheme has ramped up the fun factor for a local community and underlined Leeds City Council’s steadfast commitment to giving children and young people the very best start in life.

A Scholes playground is open again for play after a much-needed refurb, part funded by Emmerdale’s stakeholder fund.

Janet Wilcock, a Leeds foster carer looking after babies, was announced as one of the winners of a Compassionate City Award at a ceremony held at Leeds Civic Hall on Thursday 5 December.

Hundreds of local children can look forward to their very own box of delights this Christmas thanks to big-hearted staff at Leeds City Council.

Local government and combined authority leaders from across the UK and France meet in Leeds for a major two-day UK-French forum with the theme of social inclusion and placemaking. 

With a higher footfall than the rest of the year expected in December, Leeds is launching a new safety initiative. Night Safe Leeds aims to raise awareness of how to stay safe and shine a light on the support that’s available in the city centre.

Initial budget proposals for 2025/26 released 

Press release published on behalf of 54North Homes

Reminder to put glass in green recycling bins

With up to 60,000 pedestrians on Briggate and surrounding pedestrianised streets every day, Leeds City Council has continued to receive reports from the public that the volume and speed of delivery cyclists on large e-bikes is making them feel unsafe.

Leeds City Council’s commitment to delivering high-quality homes for local communities has received national recognition at this year’s UK Housing Awards.