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‘Appalling’ Parliamentary boundary changes will ‘rip up Leeds’, Labour Councillor says

Proposed changes to Parliamentary boundaries will “rip up Leeds”, one of the city’s Labour councillors has said. Kevin Ritchie branded the carve-up as “appalling”, while...

Social housing block approved despite three-bed flats dispute

Plans to build a social housing block in east Leeds have been approved, despite claims Leeds City Council is “selling residents short” with its...

Controversial new rules for Leeds taxi drivers passed

Controversial changes to how Leeds taxi drivers are policed have been passed by the city council. Cabbies in the city who are guilty of minor...

Only a quarter say feel they safe on Leeds’ roads, survey reveals

Only a quarter of people say they feel safe using Leeds’ roads, with those who walk or cycle more likely to feel in danger. A...

Backlash from neighbours over restaurant’s plan to stay open until 3am

A Kashmiri restaurant in north-east Leeds is facing a backlash over its plan to stay open until 3am. Neighbours of Shimlas, on Roundhay Road, fear...

‘Come to Leeds and see our school system now’ new PM and former city pupil urged

New Prime Minister Liz Truss has been urged to return to Leeds and see the local school system for herself, after she repeatedly slammed...

Truss: Leeds City Council put ‘political correctness ahead of English and maths’

Prime Ministerial hopeful Liz Truss has claimed Leeds City Council “cared more about political correctness” than teaching English and maths when she was at...

Residents fight back against bar over plans to serve booze and play music until early hours

Plans to open a new bar in Leeds’ Roundhay district are being vigorously fought by its neighbours, who fear late-night noise will keep them...

Council sorry for ‘drift’ in taking action over ‘untidy’ cricket club land

Leeds City Council has apologised for allowing enforcement action against the owner of a much-loved former community cricket pitch to “drift”. An independent report by...

Council responds after claims people waiting in call queues for 90 minutes

Leeds City Council has defended its customer service after it was claimed some residents are spending up to 90 minutes on hold on the...

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