From Dortmund to Cluj to Leeds, young people are asking big questions The Lord Mayor and his guests at the Council Chamber How can young people help create more inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities? How can we ensure that their views are heard and reflected in the decisions that shape local priorities, policies and services? What matters most to children and young people in Leeds, and how does the city support their involvement in civic life? These were some of th

Reception in Platz von Leeds (Leeds Square) As part of celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of the Leeds City Royal Charter, two cyclists from the engineering consultancy Arup set themselves a challenge with a difference: to ride from Leeds to its twin city of Dortmund. Niall Bourke and Richard Bickers took on the journey to raise money for four Leeds-based charities: Leeds Community Foundation, Leeds Rhinos Foundation, St Gemma’s Hospice and Leeds Chaplaincy. Their ef

This week, Leeds welcomed a powerful cultural collaboration between the University of Leeds and the Hangzhou Opera and Dance Theatre from Leeds’ partner city of Hangzhou, China. Brought together by the University’s School of Performance and Cultural Industries, the Confucius Institute, and the International Office, the programme offered a vibrant celebration of the long-standing Leeds–Hangzhou partnership, showcasing the strength of cultural exchange between the two cities. T