Leeds City Council Budget Consultation for Fiscal Year 2024/25
georgeLeeds City Council's budget proposals for the fiscal year 2024/25 include a 4.99% council tax increase, with 2% allocated to adult social care funding. To address the funding gap, the…
Leeds City Council Advances Flood Defence Efforts Amid Storm Season
Leeds City Council is actively advancing flood alleviation schemes, including the completed Phase 1 and ongoing Phase 2 of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, to protect the city from flooding…
New Cycling and Pedestrian Enhancements at Crown Point Road
The Crown Point Road area in Leeds has introduced over 1km of protected cycle track and pedestrian areas, enhancing urban mobility and connecting the city's southeast to local developments. These…
Leeds City Council Announces Austerity Measures Amid Budget Crisis
Leeds City Council has proposed a series of austerity measures, including a 4.99% council tax increase, reduced operating hours for community hubs and libraries, potential closure of care homes, staffing…
Festive Waste and Recycling Collection Arrangements Announced for Leeds
Leeds City Council has announced adjusted waste collection dates for the holiday season, with collections shifting one day earlier or later from 24 December to 7 January. The council's refuse…
Green Light for Leeds Kirkgate Market Hotel Scheme
The Leeds Kirkgate Market hotel scheme, a city centre regeneration project, has received approval for the construction of a new hotel and gym facility near the historic marketplace. The development,…
Leeds Primary School Children Benefit from Holbeck Street Improvement Project
The Holbeck street improvement project in Leeds has significantly enhanced child safety and connectivity by introducing a new pedestrian crossing, expanding footpaths, and creating green spaces. These developments provide a…
Council Housing Programme Delivers Affordable Homes in Leeds
The Council Housing Programme in Leeds is delivering affordable, quality housing options like family homes and wheelchairaccessible bungalows, with Gascoigne House offering 60 apartments for older residents needing care. The…
Council continues wheelie bin crackdown in support of local communities
The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Headingley and Hyde Park has resulted in cleaner streets, reduced fly tipping, and fewer vermin issues. By implementing waste presentation guidelines and taking…
Leeds Kirkgate Market Set to Welcome New Hotel Development
Leeds City Council plans to build a Premier Innoperated hotel at Leeds Kirkgate Market, with construction set to begin next year. The 143room hotel, complete with a bar, restaurant, commercial…