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Works to improve walking and cycling connections over the River Aire have completed, marking a significant milestone for cycling improvements in Leeds city centre.

In an expression of the deepening friendship between Leeds and the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Leeds City Council today signed an official Friendship Oath between the two cities. The Friendship Oath officially marks the start of negotiations to develop a more permanent link between the two cities with a view to signing a fuller Friendship Agreement in the future.

Initial budget proposals for 2024/25 announced

LGI and St James's part of campaign to end new transmissions of HIV in England by 2030

Treasured favourites from the stunning Leeds Art Gallery collection are being unwrapped for a unique new “art advent” this month.

Members of the gallery’s team have selected their best-loved artworks and will be sharing their personal stories of why they love each one, with a different piece set to be unveiled each day throughout December.

With over a thousand tonnes of extra black and green bin waste expected to be produced and over a million bins to be emptied, Leeds City Council’s refuse service will be working through the Christmas period to ensure bin collections continue to run smoothly.

The regeneration of the area around Leeds Kirkgate Market is set to take another impressive stride forward after plans for a new hotel and gym were given the green light.

Leeds City Council has renewed its commitment to supporting armed forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and cadets after being recognised with the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award earlier this year.

A newly-completed extra care housing scheme has been hailed as a warm and welcoming symbol of Leeds City Council’s commitment to providing quality homes for local people.