The council, combined authority, universities and public bodies shaping the Leeds economy, and what they have committed to.
The Leeds economy is shaped by more than its companies. The council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the universities and the city's business and professional bodies set the conditions businesses work in: transport, skills, planning, investment and the support on offer to firms that start, grow or move here.
This page follows those organisations as they play out in Leeds business. Top stories and the latest announcements below cover what they have announced and committed to, from funding programmes to regeneration plans. Help to set up and grow lists every organisation on our register that works with businesses, A to Z, each linked to its own page with what it offers and where to find it in the city.
The organisations fall into three groups. Public bodies covers the council, the combined authority and the public agencies with a Leeds base. Universities and research covers the universities and research centres that work with business on research, placements and recruitment. Business and professional bodies covers the chambers, membership organisations and professional institutes that represent Leeds firms and the people who work in them.
None of these organisations pays to be listed, and none is offered a full profile. We report on what they do the same way we report on companies: when it is news, and with the evidence.
A report commissioned by Leeds Bradford Airport puts its value to West Yorkshire at £737m a year and backs a £65m parkway station on the Harrogate line.
Policy and infrastructureFirstGroup sells five depots and 330 buses to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for £109m and wins the Bramley franchise covering Leeds.
A.MacGregor · 2 Nov 2026
Policy and infrastructureCR Reynolds will start £1.1m public realm works on Queen Street and Commercial Street in Morley on 9 November, with completion targeted for March…
A.MacGregor · 4 Nov 2026
InsightsThe University of Leeds ranks second of 146 UK universities for AI readiness, matching Imperial on courses and trailing only on spinouts.
A.MacGregor · 26 Oct 2026In the news Morley town centre £1.1m revamp to begin on 9 November
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In the news Leeds Bradford Airport makes £737m case for parkway station
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In the news adsilico raises £10m to test medical devices on virtual patients
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In the news adsilico raises £10m to test medical devices on virtual patients
See their latest news →In the news University of Leeds ranks second of 146 for AI readiness
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In the news Financial Conduct Authority commits to Leeds with long-term home at Wellington Place
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In the news Financial Conduct Authority commits to Leeds with long-term home at Wellington Place
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In the news 75-year-old Wetherby textiles firm Arville turns to its data to drive growth
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In the news Maven Capital Partners opens Leeds office to back Yorkshire growth firms
See their latest news →In the news Leeds Accelerator Backs Nine Women-Led Firms to Scale Up
See their latest news →In the news Why a Growing Bank Is Betting on Leeds’ Fintech Strength
See their latest news →In the news £400k Drive to Protect Yorkshire Manufacturers From Cyber Attacks
See their latest news →In the news £3bn Healthtech Cluster Relaunches to Chase Investment
See their latest news →In the news Private Equity in Leeds: Who’s Investing and Who’s Backing Growth
See their latest news →In the news Tech West Yorkshire Launches to Unite 9,700 Digital Firms as Leeds Tech Sector Grows 125% Faster Than National Average
See their latest news →In the news Northern Square Mile Leeds: Bank of England, FCA, and PEXA Reveal Scale of Commitment at UKREiiF
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Public and non-profit organisations. Those in our news in the last 12 months come first, most recent first, then A to Z. None pays to be listed.
Leeds offices from the addresses on each company's record.
Monthly morning networkingOur monthly morning for people who buy, sell and deliver across Leeds. Coffee, a short editors' briefing on Leeds business, then hosted introductions.
Independently compiled by Leeds Today from our coverage, company filings and research. No company can pay to be added. Last reviewed 3 November 2026.
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