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Don Mort is a local democracy reporter covering Leeds City Council.

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Permission for new flats near the city’s Grand Theatre and Wrens pub have been rejected

New flats blocked over fears of noise from nearby pubs and restaurants

John Smeaton Leisure Centre in Leeds

Plans for 5G mast at leisure centre may prevent 'digital black spots'

From left, Parminder Singh, Gurcharan Singh Sohanpaul, Bikram Pal Singh, President, Harbans Singh Sambhi, Prem Singh, Balbir Singh, Manmon Singh at the site on Chapeltown Road.

Former Sikh temple in Leeds to become gym and library after approval

Telecoms firm Cornerstone sought permission from Leeds City Council to fit a 25m mast at Gipton’s Fearnville Leisure Centre and playing fields.

Council blocks 25m phone mast near leisure centre

Thousands of council workers have said they are prepared to take strike action in a dispute over equal pay, according to their union.

Pay row escalates as Leeds council faces full strike ballot by union

Richmond Ice Cream Ltd factory on Manston Lane in November 2006.

Ice cream factory site set for industrial storage despite objections

Plans to turn the Bramham House site near Wetherby into 45 homes have been approved by Leeds City Council.

Plans approved to transform derelict children's home into 45 houses

Leeds City Council is seeking to provide a new space for cricket, football, basketball and netball in Burley Park.

New football, cricket and basketball facilities planned for Leeds park

Paula-Jane Thackray and David Dresser confirmed they would sit on the council as Leeds First Independents.

Two Reform UK councillors quit party to form new Leeds First group

Leeds sandwich shop faces setback after plans for pizza sales rejected

Shop’s plans to sell pizzas rejected over noise and parking fears

People would be helped to live independently at the site in Kirkstall if plans are agreed with the council.

Plans for 85-bed care home and assisted living complex revealed
It’s part of the final phase of the wider Kirkstall Place development 🏘️

Leeds City Council approved a change of use of Swissly Cafe near Kirkgate Market and the Corn Exchange.

City centre to get 24-hour gambling venue despite business objections

Vault, on Royds Farm Road in Holbeck, will host weddings, sports fixtures and live music.

Warehouse to become major events venue with live music and weddings

The property on Grange View in Chapeltown will be converted into a five-bedroom house after planning permission was granted.

Former Chapeltown social club to become five-bedroom family home

Timber and stonework will be restored at the remains of Wetherby’s Grade II-listed West Lodge Monument.

Historic police monument to be restored after council approval

Leeds City Council has set out its latest timeline for building work on Lower Kirkgate

Repairs to historic street given long-awaited completion date

Eldon Court in Leeds was evacuated over fire safety concerns

Student flats evacuated over ‘risk to life’ set for fire safety revamp

Morley Community Church, also known as the Zion Chapel, which is set for upgrades

Church set for upgrades to help worshippers who struggle to get inside

3rd April
Pictured Yorkshire Post clock tower, Leeds
Picture Gerard Binks

Early plans to preserve and 'reimagine' the YEP clock tower revealed

The council’s markets department has objected to an application for a premises licence from New York Street Convenience Store

Shop wins alcohol licence despite fears over street drinkers at market

The former warehouse in Royds Farm Road, Holbeck

Warehouse venue could host weddings and sport until 1am under plans

Dyneley House care home in Chapel Allerton.

Plans agreed to turn former Leeds care home into alcohol rehab centre
Council approves alcohol rehab centre at former Leeds care home

Classrooms and match-day facilities have been designed for FC Farsley under a new planning application.

Football ground could get new classrooms and hospitality suite

Burger King drive-thru could stay open until 5am under new plans.

Burger King seeks to open Kirkstall drive-thru until 5am

An apartment building of up to 21 storeys can be built on land near Shannon Street and Marsh Lane, near Quarry House.

Leeds skyline set for major change as 21-storey flats get green light

Oulton Academy is set for a re-building scheme which will create an upgraded secondary school for 1,350 pupils.

Major Leeds school rebuild approved as work gets underway

Part of Sunnybank Lane Recreation Ground in Thornbury will be safeguarded from future development after the decision by Leeds City Council.

Community wins seven-year battle to protect 'village green'

The petition has more than 900 signatures.

Councillors call for 'urgent review' into proposals to axe police team

Plans have been drawn up for seven apartments in a Grade II-listed building on the Headrow in Leeds.

New flats will be built in prime city centre spot

Four floodlit courts and a picnic area are proposed for land at Garforth Garden Centre on Selby Road.

Plans for padel courts at popular garden centre blocked by council

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has defended the economic benefits of the proposed centre

'It makes economic sense': Mayor defends £4bn Microsoft data centre

The shop is opening the former William Hill site on Town Street, Bramley

New shop's alcohol licence bid faces ‘tipping point’ warning

Society on Swinegate is getting a makeover.

Bar hits back at police opposition to plans to serve drinks until 2am

An artist's impression of the two new office buildings in the former Yorkshire Evening Post and Yorkshire Post site

Former YEP site could be transformed into two new office towers

The outside of Kirkgate Market

Market fears raised over shop's alcohol licence

The Grade II-listed Old Red Lion

City centre pub set for major upgrade after reopening

Urban Burger is taking over the former Five Guys unit

Burger chain confirmed to replace Five Guys in historic building

Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds

24-hour super casino set to be rebranded after summer takeover

Lady Elizabeth Hastings CE Primary School

Leeds village could get new nursery places in bungalow conversion plan

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Leeds General Infirmary. Jubilee Wing.
22nd October 2025.
Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Hospitals trust begins search for top job amid maternity inquiry

Councillors Aiden Goulden and Simon Dowling

Businesses ‘suffering’ as parking charges blamed for lost footfall

A look at what the 21-storey block of flats could look like in Leeds

21-storey block of flats to be approved despite car park concerns

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