Leeds City Council | We support safe homes, clean streets and local growth daily in Leeds
Overview
Leeds is a big, busy city with strong communities and a proud history. It is also a place that keeps growing. People come here to live, study, work, build careers, and start businesses.
We are the local council for Leeds. We deliver hundreds of services that help the city run well, stay safe, and support people through every stage of life.
What Leeds City Council do
We provide day-to-day services that people rely on. We also plan for the future of the city. That means balancing growth, fairness, safety, and the environment.
Services: Essential support for residents, neighbourhoods, and businesses.
Care and support: Help for children, families, older people, and adults who need care.
Homes and communities: Work to improve housing, tackle homelessness, and support safer neighbourhoods.
Streets and transport: Maintenance, waste services, parking, and travel planning.
Schools and learning: Support for education, skills, and lifelong learning.
Jobs and the local economy: Work that helps Leeds grow in a way that benefits everyone.
Culture and leisure: Parks, events, and spaces that make the city a great place to spend time.
Who we serve
Leeds is home to a large and diverse population. Many people also travel in each day for work, study, shopping, and events. We plan services for the whole city, across many neighbourhoods, communities, and needs.
Residents: People who live in the city and use services every day.
Businesses: Employers and small firms that need a strong local economy and clear support.
Visitors: People who come to shop, explore, and enjoy the city’s culture.
Partners: Public services and community groups we work with to get better results.
Where we work
Leeds is part of the wider region of Yorkshire and the Humber. It is well connected and sits close to the centre of the UK, which supports growth, travel, and investment.
We operate across the whole district, from the city centre to towns and suburbs. Our services are delivered in offices, hubs, schools, homes, parks, and community spaces.
Our people
We are a large employer, with a wide mix of roles. That includes frontline staff, technical specialists, managers, and support teams.
Team size: Over 10,000 employees.
Skills: Public service, housing, care, finance, law, IT, planning, highways, and more.
Impact: Work that supports real lives, every day.
How we work
We aim to be clear, fair, and practical. We focus on outcomes that matter to residents.
Listening: Understanding people before making decisions.
Working together: Strong teamwork across services and partners.
Respect: Treating people fairly and valuing differences.
Ownership: Taking responsibility and improving how things work.
Pride: Caring about Leeds and what we deliver.
Why join Leeds City Council
Working here means public service with real purpose. You can help shape places, support people, and improve outcomes.
Variety: A wide range of careers and professional routes.
Development: Learning and progression across many disciplines.
Purpose: Work that makes a visible difference in communities.
Leeds City Council Website
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
10,001+ employee
Headquarters
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Specialties
Local Government