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New figures have underlined the progress being made by Leeds as it works to develop the supply of quality housing its residents need and deserve.

A much-praised extra care housing scheme has marked a special milestone as it continues to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in Leeds.

Visitors to much-loved Pudsey Park will once again be able to pick up refreshments as the kiosk is set to reopen this weekend.

After a much-needed refurbishment the second most visited community park in Leeds will finally see its kiosk serving up treats again from tomorrow (August 3).

Yorkshire Day this year is green for go in Leeds as household glass collections begin for the first time.

From August 1, residents can put glass into their green household recycling bins so it can be recycled as part of the city’s commitment to the environment and improving recycling rates.

The new service is for any colour of glass bottle or jars, including those for wine, spirits, beer, pop, jam, sauces, coffee jars and spreads. Caps, lids and labels can be left on ready for collection. They can all now go in green household bins along with paper, cardboard, plastic and metal that can already be easily recycled from home.

High tea with a difference was served up by staff up at Temple Newsam House this week as the historic mansion prepares to lift the lid on centuries of secrets below stairs.

Members of the house team donned 19^th century costumes and took to the rooftop to take tea in style, surrounded by breath-taking views of the sprawling estate.

They were launching a new programme of summer events, giving visitors a taste of what life was like for the generations of servants who lived and worked at Temple Newsam over hundreds of years.

A Leeds leisure centre is looking in great shape for the future following a major overhaul of its gym.

A number of Leeds’s libraries will see new opening hours following a public consultation. 

The consultation, which looked at how people use libraries across the city, aimed to find out how the services could help reduce the financial strain on the council.

As community hubs and libraries provide residents with valuable services, the consultation was undertaken to establish ways of saving money whilst impacting residents as little as possible. 

Annual reports discussed by council's executive board

After a staggering success for Lotherton’s deer park tours last summer they are back again for 2024, alongside a brand-new VIP penguin experience.

The ‘waddle’ of Humboldt penguins has always been a firm favourite at Lotherton’s conservation zoo Wildlife World, and now visitors can book in for a unique opportunity to see them up-close and personal.

Leeds is ready to proudly roll out the red carpet for thousands of visitors as it stages the UK Corporate Games for the first time.