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In very short, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are now applying to alter their existing planning conditions to a 'noise quota' system whereby they could have more of the quieter flights at night. We don't yet have the application itself - it's coming in November - so the below information is based on what the airport have shared with us in a briefing. We have a lot of questions about this! And we're sure you do too. To reiterate our role; while councillors cannot control the pla

Join us at Reclaim the Night – Sunday 26th October – 5:30pm outside Leeds Art Gallery. Speakers from 5:30pm, march at 6pm.⁠ Open to everyone! Let’s send a clear message: violence against women and girls has no place here.⁠ Read more about the history of Reclaim the Night here . This event is being organised by Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Trade Union Council, Unite the Union, National Education Union and Women Friendly Leeds – Women and Girls Allianc

There are lots of great events coming up for the autumn and winter, all put on by the council. Don't miss out on: the now iconic Leeds Light Night on the 22nd and 23rd of October Saturday music performances at Leeds City Museum lots of spooky Halloween events for all ages Leeds is a great city and part of that is our support for public culture and entertainment. See you out there!

Keeping women safe from harassment – Leeds JogOn is a collaboration between the Safer Leeds Partnership, Get Set Leeds Local, and...

A note from our sports correspondent following the dramatic Super League playoff: Commiserations to Leeds Rhinos whose Super League...

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Local Plan consultation. It was the city's biggest ever consultation, with thousands of...

Leeds City Council has officially been named as Green Council of the Year after winning the title at the prestigious Political Purpose...

If you haven't already, take a look at our guide to the Local Plan  and remember to leave your thoughts on the Local Plan consultation if...

If you haven't already, take a look at our guide to the Local Plan and remember to leave your thoughts on the Local Plan consultation if...

There has been some understandable concern recently that allotments might be built on. To be clear, there are no plans to sell off or...

Thank you to Ailsa and the OPAL team at the Welcome In Community Centre who have arranged this special meeting. It's a chance for a Q&A...

Looking after children in care is the most important thing we do as a council. Prioritising funding to these services might not win votes...

Last week we gave people an overview of the Local Plan process and shared a few details about Tetley Field . As a recap, various sites...

We welcome a public inquiry decision which will limit the number of night-time flights allowed in and out of Leeds. This council decision...

There are some misunderstandings floating around about this topic. Please read the below, especially if you have an interest in the...

We've been asked to help promote this new team, which sounds like a lot of fun! Here are the details: We want to bring para ice hockey...

In case you're not aware we thought it was important to share this guide on what the hosepipe restrictions mean, starting from 11th July....

Run for All have shared this information with us: Date: 15/06/2025  Leeds 10k Start Time: 09:00  Last Runner expected to Finish: 11:15 ...

This meeting follows​ the truly shocking and tragic attack in Headingley on Saturday afternoon. Our thoughts are with the two young women...

There is a Children 's Centre review under way across Leeds. Our local Children's Centres offer a huge variety of services to children ...