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18 Oct 2023
Young people across Leeds urged to get involved with the big recycling hunt, part of Recycle Week 2023
This recycle week, Leeds City Council and Recycle Now are launching a fun mission for primary school children with the arrival of the big recycling hunt.

16 Oct 2023
Miniature marvel bridges the gap between generations of genius
It’s a model example of engineering excellence which Leeds once put on show in a bid to impress some of the world’s brightest minds.
Now a remarkably detailed recreation of the city’s historic Crown Point Bridge is among the fantastic feats set to be celebrated in a carefully constructed new exhibition at Leeds Industrial Museum.

13 Oct 2023
£7.79m secured to improve and enable walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport journeys in Leeds
Five schemes in Leeds were successfully chosen from the Government’s £200million Active Travel Fund Tranche 4 pot and will be consulted on in due course.

13 Oct 2023
Light Night’s dazzling return is a dream come true for Leeds
Dreams came true on the streets of Leeds last night as the stunning spectacle of Light Night returned.
The first night of the annual arts spectacular saw a host of the city’s most recognisable buildings and spaces lit up with an array of beautiful illuminated artworks from across the world.

12 Oct 2023
Construction work begins on £10.4m A660 transport improvements
The ambitious plans, along A660 Otley Road, Headingley Lane and Woodhouse Lane, have moved into delivery after the public consultation received a 62 per cent positive response.

11 Oct 2023
Senior councillors set to agree demolition of six high-rise buildings
Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board are set to approve plans to rehouse residents and demolish six high rise buildings, across Leeds.

10 Oct 2023
Leeds City Council considering range of significant new measures to meet ongoing budget challenge
Finance issues to be discussed at Civic Hall meeting on October 18

10 Oct 2023
New Children’s Mayor of Leeds officially announced, following record turn out
On Friday 6 October, Mohammed Hussein, aged 10, from Ireland Wood Primary School was announced at the new children’s mayor of Leeds, by the Lord Mayor Councillor Al Garthwaite at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall.

09 Oct 2023
A statement on the events in Israel and Gaza
The following is a joint statement by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Al Garthwaite, the Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, and chief executive, Tom Riordan on the developing situation in Israel and Gaza;

09 Oct 2023
Light switch sees cities swap stunning cultural creations
A unique arts exchange project will see Europe’s cultural capital send a dazzling light installation to Leeds this week.
For this year’s spectacular Light Night, Leeds and Timisoara in Romania will each host stunning illuminated artworks created more than a thousand miles apart in cities both enjoying landmark cultural celebrations.
Timisoara is a current European Capital of Culture for 2023, whilst Leeds has spent the past year showcasing the best of its arts, culture and heritage during Leeds 2023.