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Thackray Museum announces major funding boost

One of East Leeds’ best-known museums has secured more than £420,000 to help shape its future as it prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

October 19, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Harehills·Local Institutions

Two East Leeds councillors quit Reform UK

Two East Leeds councillors have resigned from Reform UK following their suspension from the party and announced the formation of a new independent political

October 19, 2026

Councils·Killingbeck·Local Institutions·Local Politics·Local Services·MPs and Councillors·Politics·Swillington

Garforth garden centre becomes home to new show site

A new garden building show site has opened at Garforth Garden Centre, bringing more than 25 sheds, summerhouses and log cabins to East Leeds.

August 17, 2026

Garforth·Local Services

Garforth parish council plan raises key questions

People in Garforth are being urged to have their say on plans for a new parish or town council, amid questions over its cost,

August 10, 2026

Garforth·Garforth·Governance·Leeds City Council·Local Institutions·Local Services

Complaints about council services reach record levels

Residents across Yorkshire and the Humber were among thousands of people who contacted the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman over concerns about local

August 3, 2026

Councils·Leeds City Council·Local Institutions·Local Politics

New council homes planned for former Seacroft flats site

Plans have been submitted for new council housing at the former Kingsdale Court site in Seacroft. The site, off Boggart Hill, was previously home

August 3, 2026

Housing Issues·Infrastructure·Leeds City Council·Local Institutions·Local Services

New scheme offers free bus travel for local children

Children across East Leeds can travel on local buses for free this August as part of a government scheme aimed at helping families with

August 3, 2026

Bus·Local Services·Transport

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Thackray Museum announces major funding boost

Two East Leeds councillors quit Reform UK

Garforth garden centre becomes home to new show site

Garforth parish council plan raises key questions

Complaints about council services reach record levels

New council homes planned for former Seacroft flats site

New scheme offers free bus travel for local children

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