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Leeds City Council to widen pavement on Mill Hill to improve safety and prevent illegal parking

Pavement widening is planned to boost safety and prevent illegal parking on a city centre street. Leeds City Council said there were safety issues on...

Honouring the fallen: Lord Mayor to lead Leeds in the act of remembrance

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung has invited everyone to join her on Remembrance Sunday as she leads the city’s tribute...

Harehills shop refused alcohol sales amid fears over public health

A shop has been refused a premises licence in a community already “saturated” with alcohol sales. Objections were raised by the police and council after...

Motorists encouraged to plan ahead for busiest time of year on city centre roads to Leeds

Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads. The...

Ed Whiting OBE set to be appointed new permanent Leeds City Council chief executive

Leeds City Council has today announced Ed Whiting OBE is set to be appointed as its new permanent chief executive. Following an extensive recruitment process...

Plan to boost children’s play facilities as Leeds City Council aims to improve kids’ health

Children’s play facilities are set to be improved after the council launched a review of parks and green spaces. Leeds City Council is planning to...

New plan for energy storage plant after previous schemes faced opposition

New plans are being drawn up for an energy storage plant on green belt land after similar proposals faced public opposition. British Solar Renewables (BSR)...

Fire service responds to 70 fires in West Yorkshire prisons since April

Firefighters have been called out to West Yorkshire’s prisons 70 times since April, Councillors have been told. And during July alone the fire service responded...

Leeds pupils lead the call for safer school runs with a short film to curb dangerous parking habits

School pupils across Leeds are asking parents, carers and the wider community to rethink their travel habits on the school run, with the help...

Retired men’s charity to build meeting hall in Otley

A charity which helps tackle loneliness among retired men is set to build a new meeting hall. Wharfedale Men’s Shed sought permission to demolish a...

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