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

22 Aug 2023

Leeds Festival information for residents

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.

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Library’s precious atlas charts a course through nation’s history: IMG 8081

22 Aug 2023

Library’s precious atlas charts a course through nation’s history

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.

Libraries Arts

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21 Aug 2023

Plan ahead: partial closures around Apperley Road, Harrogate Road and Parkin Lane in Apperley Bridge start on 23 August 2023 for flood alleviation works

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.

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New charity initiative enables Leeds residents to get trees planted outside their homes.: Trees for Streets sponsor 0

21 Aug 2023

New charity initiative enables Leeds residents to get trees planted outside their homes.

Residents, businesses, and community groups now have the power to green their neighbourhoods, thanks to a new council partnership with Trees for Streets.

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18 Aug 2023

Information regarding Women's World Cup Final

Statement on arrangements for Leeds related to the match on Sunday 

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17 Aug 2023

Number of people who smoke in Leeds at over 120,000

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that there are currently more than 120,000 people who smoke in Leeds, with a large percentage of these being 25-34 year olds. Stopping smoking is one of the best things people can do to improve their health.

Health

Results are in for Leeds students: results stock

17 Aug 2023

Results are in for Leeds students

Young people across Leeds are celebrating their A level and other post-16 results today (Thursday 18 August).

Children

Leeds mental health racial equality partnership shortlisted for two prestigious national awards: Synergi Leeds logo

14 Aug 2023

Leeds mental health racial equality partnership shortlisted for two prestigious national awards

Synergi-Leeds Partnership in running for Health Service Journal (HSJ) awards

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Wall to play for as street art project aims to honour city’s unsung sports stars: MicrosoftTeams-image (23)

14 Aug 2023

Wall to play for as street art project aims to honour city’s unsung sports stars

The city’s unsung sporting heroes are set to be honoured through eye-catching new street art as part of an inspiring project to bring Leeds’s glory days to life.

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11 Aug 2023

Good luck messages to Leeds Rhinos for Women’s Challenge Cup Final

Historic first Women's Challenge Cup Final to be played at Wembley Stadium as Rhinos face St Helens

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