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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.
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.
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.
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.
18 Aug 2023
Information regarding Women's World Cup Final
Statement on arrangements for Leeds related to the match on Sunday
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.
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).
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
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.
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