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This year it's Aladdin! Ticket prices are £12.65 for adults and £9.65 for children. Last year people said it was better than The Leeds Grand and Alhambra pantomimes, and all on your doorstep! Get your tickets here: ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/leeds/st-chads-parish-centre/aladdin/e-zkzamz

Here's the latest including timelines. An issue has been identified with underground cabling, we've been pressing for updates so that local residents are the first to know, but investigations continue so we don't have clear information to share on it yet: "Works are continuing across multiple areas of the site as we move towards completion of the scheme. Telent are busy completing the installation of the traffic signal poles, signal heads and switches, pedestrian, cyclist and

As part of the ongoing Leeds 400 celebrations members of the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote, part of the Sealed Knot reenactment society, will bring the sights and sounds of the 17th Century to life with costumed reenactors with demonstrations of traditional crafts, talks about the history of the Civil Wars, and displays of musket, pike and sword. On the 24th and 25th of October from 10am until 4pm, St John’s Church and its former graveyard will be transported back in

Careers in Leeds is Leeds City Council's flagship careers, skills and opportunities event, taking place at First Direct Arena on Tuesday 3 November 2026, 1pm-6pm. Bringing together over 100 employers, education and training providers, and support organisations, the event will showcase the breadth of opportunities available across Leeds' economy. Through sector-focused zones, workshops, panel discussions and careers support, visitors can explore pathways into employment, ski

Although Summer seems to be giving a last blast, it won’t be long before the Winter nights are drawing in and thoughts turn to stormier and icier weather. We are planning ahead this year, and have recently approved funding through the Community Committee to ensure grit bins in Weetwood are refilled. We know how important the grit bins are to our local communities, and we never know how harsh a Winter we can expect but at least we know that we are prepared!

A groundbreaking new programme to improve the look and feel of neighbourhoods in all areas of Leeds has been launched. The new community-led ‘Love Leeds’ programme will see council and partner services working with residents in a more integrated way than ever before to deliver visible improvements in all 33 wards of the city. The aim of Love Leeds is to build on the power of community and volunteer action, working with local organisations and resources to help strengthen a se

The Repair Cafe is back at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave, LS7 2QU, this coming Saturday, 10th October from 1pm-4pm! As ever, if you're bringing an item for repair, it would be useful to know some details, preferably* make a post on the main repair café page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/252645815067316/) A few guidelines on bringing stuff to be repaired: 1. Wash clothes if possible, before bringing. No underwear! 2. Empty drip trays, crumb trays etc, so w

This year’s annual Christmas market will return to City Square with a brand-new look on November 19, bringing the city to life and celebrating the season with a host of local food, drink, music and entertainment. And the hugely popular Ice Cube at Christmas will also be back on Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street with advance tickets for the ice rink now on sale. This year’s exciting City Square market will be organised by Fabler and Co, the company behi

New regulations restricting the use of bikes and some street trading activities are set to be introduced in parts of Leeds city centre. Proposals for the Briggate Action Plan, aimed at making some of the city centre’s busiest areas safer for everyone, received overwhelming support during a public consultation last year. Leeds City Council officers have since been drawing up the necessary regulations and signage, with the new rules now due to officially come into place over th