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19 Jul 2024
Armley Town Street: Highway proposals aim to improve public transport and active travel journeys
The £2.91m proposals aim to reduce bus delays whilst improving the street environment for visitors and shoppers with wider pavements, planting and landscaping and more crossing points to encourage active travel journeys.
18 Jul 2024
Playground announced for New Wortley park
A park in the New Wortley area of Armley is set to get its own dedicated play area with climbing equipment and an agility play trail, in response to voices in the community.
After a successful bid for funding, Leeds City Council has announced that a new playground will be built at Oak Road Recreation Ground, known locally as Jailey Fields.
18 Jul 2024
Leeds comes together for Pride this weekend
Earlier this week, the leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, deputy leader, Councillor Jonathan Pryor, and LGBT+ champion, Councillor Hannah Bithell were joined by members of the council's LGBT+ staff network outside the Civic Hall to show their support for Leeds Pride taking place this weekend.
17 Jul 2024
Former factory site in Leeds set for new lease of life as housing
Work is under way on a housing scheme that will provide dozens of high-quality affordable homes in Leeds.
16 Jul 2024
Innovative plans to transform home care in Leeds are unveiled
Innovative plans to transform the way people are cared for in their own homes will be heard by councillors next week.
16 Jul 2024
Council recognised as a leading inclusive employer and for supporting LGBTQ+ young people in Leeds
Leeds City Council has been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain as well as being honoured for its work supporting LGBTQ+ children, young people and families across the city.
16 Jul 2024
Public consultation announced on highways proposals along the A64
Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority announce a period of public engagement for proposals to improve journeys on the A64.
16 Jul 2024
Work poised to start on council-backed housing scheme in Leeds
Press release published on behalf of 54North Homes
16 Jul 2024
Leeds parks officially recognised as some of the best in the country
Seven parks and green spaces in Leeds have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark once more.
15 Jul 2024
Dance fan Margaret, 96, urges all to get active – as report investigates how to age well in Leeds
Disco dancing Margaret Nutter has still got all the right moves after decades on the dancefloors of Leeds.
And now the 96-year-old great-grandma is encouraging everyone to get active to stay a step ahead of ageing as a new report investigates how more people in the city can live well for longer.
15 Jul 2024
New homes are a champion tribute to swimming hero Doris
Schoolchildren from Leeds have helped a new council housing development make a splash with a tribute to a local sporting great.