Helen Hayden

Queensway Primary School, Yeadon, Leeds 2013. Picture by Simon Hulme

Council U-turn on school closure - but staff had already found other jobs
Teaching staff are set to leave a primary school after the council reversed a controversial decision to close it down.

Leeds City Council issued an urgent appeal.

Medics stunned as 700 people offer a kidney to 12-year-old in council care

Donor appeal. Leeds City Council

Plea for kidney donor for 12-year-old boy in Leeds council care

Alex Sobel MP and Cllr Helen Hayden sign concrete work during their tour of the Mabgate site.

GMI and Luminate update Leeds MP on Mabgate Campus progress

Little Owls Nursery and Childrens Centre on Blake Grove, Chapel Allerton, Leeds.

Yorkshire nurseries to close despite outcry from parents

A runner makes his way across a deserted Leeds city centre. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP via Getty Images)

Yorkshire locals encouraged to give feedback on new Leeds cycle track and cafes

The A660, which runs northwards out of Leeds city centre.

Controversial scheme to introduce cycle lanes along one of Leeds’ busiest routes

Deliveroo cyclists on Briggate

Cyclists working for Deliveroo in the centre of Leeds told to slow down

Spence Lane footbridge over Armley Gyratory. (Pic credit: Leeds City Council)

Armley Gyratory: Construction of route into Leeds City Centre enters next stage

“Leeds City Council understands the public concerns which have been raised regarding night-time flight movements and have investigated this matter thoroughly, in accordance with our established procedures.

Leeds Bradford Airport CEO apologises after more than 700 extra night flights

Mike Cooke is Managing Director North & Scotland at Vital Energi.

How to decarbonise a city the size of Leeds: Mike Cooke and Helen Hayden

New electric bike scheme signed off for Leeds in 2023

New electric bike scheme signed off for Leeds in 2023

Between 500 and 1,000 electric vehicle charging points will be installed across West Yorkshire

Between 500 and 1,000 electric vehicle charging points will be installed

View of Leeds railway station. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

When will New Station Street close as part of Leeds station transformation?

Nicole Saltslinger, Usain Salt, and Bob: Schoolchildren across Yorkshire name council gritters

Nicole Saltslinger, Usain Salt, and Bob: Schoolchildren name council gritters

Otley has become ‘dormitory town’ which could be reversed by 20-minute neighbourhoods

Otley has become ‘dormitory town’ which could be reversed - councillor

Stanningley Bypass and Armley Gyratory diversions: Major delays expected during half-term

Stanningley Bypass and Armley Gyratory diversions: Major delays expected

The city council has revealed it wants to install more solar panels on sites across the city, as long as the property in question can’t be used for food, farming or housing.

Solar farms could be built on contaminated land

Traffic at Armley Gyratory. (Pic credit: Gary Longbottom)

When is Armley Gyratory, the biggest junction in Leeds, being closed and why?

The scheme is designed to ensure a low carbon mobility choice is available throughout Leeds.

Leeds council submits funding bid for city e-bike campaign

If plans are approved, 58 new apartments will be built on the site of the former ‘Yorkshire Rider Social Club’, on Railway Street at Saxton Gardens in Leeds.

Plans submitted for 58 affordable apartments in Leeds city centre
Plans have been submitted to build 58 city centre apartments for social rent.
Lizzie Murphy

Leeds City Council invest £25.3m in decarbonisation measures across the city

The trial has been proposed for a stretch of road from Abbey Road, Kirkstall, to the city centre.

Councillors push for trial allowing motorbikes in Leeds bus lane

Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Council and Executive Member for Resources (photo: James Hardisty)

Labour holds Leeds City Council in 2021 local elections

Baroness Judith Blake will step down as leader of Leeds City Council on February 24

Judith Blake confirms date she will hand over Leeds Council leadership

The meeting took place in Leeds Civic Hall.

Leeds Council to have inquiry into endometriosis condition which affects up to 2...

Coun Jonathan Pryor wants the council to look into how women suffering from Endometriosis can be better helped by authorities.

Senior Leeds council member calls for endometriosis inquiry

St James University Hospital is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Leeds hospitals make Â£260k from vending machines

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