Leeds Local Guide

Practical information for living in Leeds — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Leeds Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Leeds at a glance

Local authority:

Leeds City Council

Region:

Yorkshire

Known for:

Civic Quarter, major universities and a regional retail centre

Council & local services

• Leeds City Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Leeds City Council website
• Bin collections — see our Leeds bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications, or go straight to the planning application search.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Leeds.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Leeds schools.
• Local events — what's on in Leeds this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Leeds.
• Your MP — who represents Leeds in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Leeds's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

• City centre
• Headingley
• Chapel Allerton
• Beeston
• Harehills
• Armley
• Roundhay

Browse every local area.

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