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Janet Wilcock, a Leeds foster carer looking after babies, was announced as one of the winners of a Compassionate City Award at a ceremony held at Leeds Civic Hall on Thursday 5 December.

Hundreds of local children can look forward to their very own box of delights this Christmas thanks to big-hearted staff at Leeds City Council.

Local government and combined authority leaders from across the UK and France meet in Leeds for a major two-day UK-French forum with the theme of social inclusion and placemaking. 

With a higher footfall than the rest of the year expected in December, Leeds is launching a new safety initiative. Night Safe Leeds aims to raise awareness of how to stay safe and shine a light on the support that’s available in the city centre.

Initial budget proposals for 2025/26 released 

Press release published on behalf of 54North Homes

Reminder to put glass in green recycling bins

With up to 60,000 pedestrians on Briggate and surrounding pedestrianised streets every day, Leeds City Council has continued to receive reports from the public that the volume and speed of delivery cyclists on large e-bikes is making them feel unsafe.

Leeds City Council’s commitment to delivering high-quality homes for local communities has received national recognition at this year’s UK Housing Awards.

Leeds’ commitment to encouraging more people to use active and sustainable travel was recognised last week with the city welcoming the National Modeshift Convention and annual awards.

Last Friday the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, led a ceremony in Park Square to unveil a new plaque commemorating 25 years of the city’s memorial tree, dedicated to honouring those who have lost their lives in road collisions. 

A stunning vintage chandelier which once lit up some of the biggest names in music has landed a dazzling new role in a fabulous festive panto.

The beautiful ornamental fixture hung for more than 30 years at Leeds Town Hall, where it illuminated performances by artists including The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Queen, before being removed and placed in storage in the late 1990s.