Let us know what you think of our proposed developments in Eastside through our new interactive map! In 2020, you may remember that Leeds Civic Trust launched the Liveable City Competition, asking how the eastern part of Leeds’ city centre could be re-imagined. This large tract of land which we now call ‘Eastside’ includes Quarry […]
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FEBRUARY 2022: Leeds in Your Lunch Hour 1pm – 1.50pm Wednesdays 2nd – 23rd February (on Zoom) Lecturer: Dr Kevin Grady, Leeds Historian The history of Leeds comes under the spotlight again in February when Leeds historian, Dr Kevin Grady presents his 15th annual series of free lunchtime lectures every Wednesday at 1pm on Zoom […]
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What could be better than receiving a one year membership of the Leeds Civic Trust? Gift memberships are now available through our online shop: Gift Memberships – Leeds Civic Trust
Read more >In Conversation with… James Lewis (Council Leader) & Tom Riordan (Chief Executive) A conversation with Leeds City Council Leader James Lewis and Chief Executive Tom Riordan about the issues facing Leeds. Recorded in October 2021
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… and be a part of our story for the next 12 months. We’d like to say THANK YOU to our volunteers, members, and followers for your support over the last year. The work we do here at the Trust relies on your support and so we simply wouldn’t be doing the great work we […]
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What are the stories of Leeds still to be told? Which stories have been forgotten over time? What are the key moments that shaped our city?
In partnership with Leeds Community Foundation – Leeds Civic Trust is here to support you in revealing the untold stories of Leeds.
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Blue Plaque Unveiling For Selig Brodetsky. We are delighted to invite you to the unveiling of a Blue Plaque for Selig Brodetsky at 11.15 on 10th October 2021 at 3 Grosvenor Road, Leeds LS6 2DZ, followed by refreshments at the Hyde Park Book Club Born into poverty in Russia, one of thirteen children, he fled […]
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Time To Take A Seat! Apply for a community bench. Leeds Civic Trust and Time to Shine at Leeds Older People’s Forum are delighted to be working together to bring more benches to our communities and bringing colour to Leeds! Is your community centre, surgery or local street in need of a much-needed place to […]
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Leeds Civic Trust is pleased to announce the publication of Susan Pitter’s Independent Blue Plaques Review. To read the full report click here. To read our Trustees statement please click here. To find out the background to this report – click here. The Trustees of Leeds Civic Trust accept the recommendations of the report and […]
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Preserving our community heritage – Can you help us map Dyson & Sons benches?
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