What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A new publication by Leeds Civic Trust showcases the people, places and events that have contributed to the story of the city of Leeds. The book features 98 Blue Plaques unveiled between 2001 and 2017 – the 30th anniversary year of the scheme. The book covers people and places across
‘Looking out for our neighbours’ is an award winning social movement that aims to prevent loneliness and its associated health issues throughout West Yorkshire and Harrogate. It succeeds by encouraging people to do simple things to help out their neighbours. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health
Parents and carers of children in Leeds are being offered guidance on what to do if their child falls ill and they suspect it could be due to coronavirus, so they can access the right support at the right time The guidance comes from Leeds City Council and the NHS
Significant pressures on Leeds City Council’s 2021/2022 budget to be outlined to executive board The significant challenges faced by Leeds City Council in next year’s budget as the city continues to confront the large financial impact of coronavirus, are set to be discussed by senior councillors next week. As part
Updated government restrictions on households mixing indoors will be put in place in Leeds this week as part of a new national risk alert system aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19. Leeds was named in the “high” middle tier of the government’s three-tier system earlier today in response to
Additional powers to tackle the misuse of fireworks in communities across Leeds have come into force this month. As part of an injunction order secured at Leeds County Court, both preventative and proactive measures will be available to Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police to take action against any
Leeds City Council to invest £24 million in green technologies for council homes Thousands of council tenants across Leeds are to benefit from significantly cheaper energy bills as part of a transformational new programme to improve council housing and cut the city’s carbon footprint. As part of the council’s commitments
As World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October 2020) approaches, the NHS in Leeds is reminding young people that mental health support is available across the city. Each year, World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues, and the support that is available for those who
Anxiety is the most commonly recognised mental health condition. It affects 1 in 6 people in the UK. There are various types of anxiety and reasons why they develop. One of the main triggers of anxiety is the crippling fear of a future event. The idea of something bad, humiliating,
A new five-point plan to help Leeds and other northern cities fight the spread of Covid-19 is being called for today (6 October 2020). Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake has joined her counterparts in Manchester, Newcastle and Liverpool to express their concerns about the effectiveness of restrictions