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Leeds has taken significant steps in response to the climate emergency declared in 2019, as outlined in a report set to be presented to senior council leaders on Wednesday (17 December). 

The report details the work undertaken by Leeds City Council over the last 12 months towards becoming the UK’s first net zero and nature positive city.

The Leader of Leeds City Council has spoken in support of all those affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean in modern history.

The Leader of Leeds City Council has condemned this morning’s attack on a Manchester synagogue and offered his condolences to the families of the victims. 

Leeds City Council can confirm it has received a planning submission from the Home Office in relation to a building in Headingley that is currently used as student accommodation.

An apprentice gardener dedicated to changing the way people view gardens has won Apprentice of the Year at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards in the public service category.

Customers of Leeds City Council will soon benefit from faster, more convenient access to services, after senior councillors gave the nod for work to begin on a new customer services transformation programme.

The Leader of Leeds City Council and the Mayor of West Yorkshire have welcomed government plans to bring together local communities, civil servants, and frontline workers in Leeds and the wider region to have a greater voice in shaping and testing national policy.

Leeds City Council’s leader has given his response to the UK Government’s newly-published Spending Review 2025.

New proposals have been announced that aim to put crown green bowling provision in Leeds on a more secure financial footing and safeguard the long-term local future of the sport.

Leeds City Council can today confirm that it will continue to maintain all of its crown green bowling facilities until the end of the sport’s 2025 summer season.

People in Leeds are being encouraged to have their say on proposals for changes to the city’s crown green bowling facilities.

Leeds City Council today passes on heartfelt congratulations and thanks to all the local figures recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.