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230 ‘co-living’ graduate homes approved for empty city centre building

Plans for 230 homes in an empty city centre building have been given approval by the council. Permission was sought to convert the upper floors...

Parking charges ‘will raise council £335k a year’ with fees planned for six car parks in Leeds

Unpopular new charges at six car parks would raise more than £330,000 a year for the cash-strapped council. Leeds City Council is planning to scrap...

Woodhouse Lane Gateway: £20m transformative travel plans unveiled for key city centre route

Detailed £20.9m plans have been published aiming to improve journeys for people walking, cycling and using public transport along Woodhouse Lane, Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim...

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)...

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