Tag: Leeds City Council

Council issues warm weather advice after hotter than ever May

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents to be prepared for summer and heatwaves after the UK records its hottest ever day in May. Leeds has also seen record-breaking temperatures in recent years, including in 2022 when the city hit 40°C for the first time, triggering a red heat health warning

Thousands of sports kits donated at Leeds kit swap event

Over 3,000 pieces of sports kit have been donated to community groups and schools to tackle inequality and improve access to sport. The event at John Charles Centre for Sport was organised by the Kit Equipment Exchange Partnership (KEEP) to distribute sports kit and equipment to people across the city who

Chancellor announces funding for South Leeds redevelopment projects

Projects across the South Bank area of Hunslet and Holbeck will benefit from funding announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) yesterday (20 May 2026). The UK Government has confirmed its support for the Royal Armouries Waterfront

Leeds partnership powers Elland Road transformation forward

One of the most significant development opportunities in the country has taken another major step forward today (19 May 2026), as key partners unite to deliver a multi-billion-pound transformation of the 40-acre site surrounding Elland Road stadium, ensuring real benefits for the city. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has formally