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Update on future of Thwaite Watermill: Thwaite Mills

08 Mar 2024

Update on future of Thwaite Watermill

At meeting of full council on Wednesday, February 21, members gave approval to proceed with proposals which will help meet the unprecedented financial challenges facing the authority.

This included proposals to end the council’s lease at Thwaite Watermill, which has been subject to public consultation.

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People of Leeds call for city’s inspirational women to be etched in history: Civic Hall

08 Mar 2024

People of Leeds call for city’s inspirational women to be etched in history

The names of trailblazing women who made historic contributions to Leeds will be officially put forward to be etched on the walls of Leeds Civic Hall, it was announced today.

The people of Leeds were asked to help decide which women from an initial list of six should become the first to have their names permanently added to the walls of the building’s prestigious council chamber.

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New museum display celebrates Muslims in the North: Muslims in the North group picture 6March24

08 Mar 2024

New museum display celebrates Muslims in the North

The trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in the north of England are being celebrated in a new museum display in Leeds.

Leeds City Museum’s spectacular Voices of Asia Gallery is hosting Muslims in the North, which was launched this week, and which explores the pioneering work of prominent Muslims in fields including commerce, healthcare, law and research.

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Saddle up for cycling event marking 10 years since Yorkshire's Grand Depart: Legacy Ride

05 Mar 2024

Saddle up for cycling event marking 10 years since Yorkshire's Grand Depart

Press release published on behalf of Struggle Events, Leeds City Council and Axiologik

Events

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05 Mar 2024

Update on Apperley Bridge traffic management as Flood Alleviation works continue

Due to adverse weather conditions across the winter months, a new timeline for Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 2 (FAS2) works in Apperley Bridge has been formulated. Steps have been taken to reduce the impact of temporary traffic management measures on Harrogate Road. 

Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

VR offers chance to see city’s state-of-the-art installation in a new light: Light Neville Street 16

04 Mar 2024

VR offers chance to see city’s state-of-the-art installation in a new light

Art lovers in Leeds have the chance to step inside a groundbreaking urban light and sound installation thanks to the latest VR technology.

A Light and Sound Transit by Berlin-based artist, sound sculptor and composer Hans Peter Kuhn had transformed Neville Street in Leeds city centre, where it was installed as a temporary public artwork.

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Statement on Convention of the North: leedsCouncil-placeholder-2

01 Mar 2024

Statement on Convention of the North

The Leader of Leeds City Council and Leeds Innovation Partnership comment on announcements at the Convention of the North

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LED-ing the Way: Leeds £22.5m LED lighting scheme completed: LED Lighting1

23 Feb 2024

LED-ing the Way: Leeds £22.5m LED lighting scheme completed

The scheme officially completed last week with the final light being installed at Edith Sykes Drive in east Leeds.

Connecting Leeds Highways Street lighting

Leeds City Council appeals for further support as war in Ukraine reaches second anniversary: 2year PR header

23 Feb 2024

Leeds City Council appeals for further support as war in Ukraine reaches second anniversary

Leeds City Council marks the second anniversary with an appeal for Homes for Ukraine hosts to come forward

Ukraine Refugees