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The final phases of improving Leeds City Square and its surrounding areas begin on Monday 4 September, with overnight road closures in place to complete highways surfacing works.

Christmas in Leeds is set to be bigger and better than ever this year as the city prepares to welcome a brand new festive market.

For the first time ever, streets and spaces all across the city centre will be hosting around 120 Bavarian-style market stalls across 13 different areas including Briggate, City Square and outside The Corn Exchange.

A room in Leeds’s iconic Civic Hall has been renamed in honour of the legendary politician, actor, and public servant, Honorary Alderman Bernard Atha CBE. 

Children and young people in the city are being encouraged to cast their vote in the election to decide the next Leeds Children’s Mayor.

More than 160 years ago, they made their glittering debut during a right royal performance attended by Queen Victoria.

Now the magnificent decorative pipes of Leeds Town Hall’s stunning organ are being restored to their former glory as part of a once in a lifetime renewal project.

Young people across Leeds are celebrating their GCSE results today (Thursday 24  August).

A group of Ukrainian refugees has said a heartfelt thank you to the people of Leeds who have opened their hearts and homes to those in need.

As part of the ongoing transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, the northern section of New Station Street (from the station’s main entrance to City Square) will be closed to pedestrians from Thursday (24 August).

Ahead of Leeds Festival taking place from Wednesday 23 to Monday 28 August at Bramham Park, it’s important that residents are aware of upcoming road closures and changes, and alternative routes to take to avoid disruption.

An incredibly rare copy of one of the first UK atlases ever created will be going on display at a library in Leeds.

Containing 35 detailed, hand coloured maps of the counties of England and Wales, the fascinating book was created by the Yorkshire-born ‘father of English cartography’ Christopher Saxton in 1579 after getting royal permission from Queen Elizabeth I.

Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 2 (LFAS2) works to protect areas of Apperley Bridge from flooding are progressing well, with the strengthening of Apperley Lane Bridge expected to be completed by Thursday 24 August.

The next phase of Leeds FAS2 works in the area will begin immediately afterwards and will require partial road closures in the area. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.