Leeds City Council News
- The ‘goat’ of lawnmowers introduced at Roundhay grassland
on 6 October 2026 at 9:41 amAn unusual new kind of lawnmower has been introduced to a field near Roundhay Park. To protect and encourage biodiversity the grassland on Asket Hill is now managed by a herd of goats.
- Lane rental schemes launched in Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees
on 5 October 2026 at 8:57 amThree West Yorkshire councils have today (October 5) launched lane rental schemes which will charge companies for carrying out works on their busiest roads during the busiest times.
- Baby bliss as five extremely rare cows born at Temple Newsam
on 1 October 2026 at 11:47 amOne of the rarest cattle breeds in the UK has had calves at Temple Newsam’s Home Farm. The new arrivals are five of only around 150 animals in the UK.
- Exciting new ‘Love Leeds’ improvement programme launched
on 30 September 2026 at 8:31 amA groundbreaking new programme to improve the look and feel of neighbourhoods in all areas of Leeds has been launched today.
- Storybook creation promises a knight to remember on Briggate
on 28 September 2026 at 1:00 pmIlluminated dragons and heroic young adventurers will take visitors to Briggate on a magical trip into the spellbinding world of fairytales when Light Night Leeds returns next month. A spectacular new commission co-produced with the British Library will give visitors at this year’s event a chance to awaken their inner child thanks to a captivating six-part projection.
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