Leeds City Council Leader Welcomes Additional Funding but Cautions That Significant Budget Challenges Still Lie Ahead. Councilor James Lewis, the leader of Leeds City Council, has expressed approval of the new funding allocated to the city, following the release of the final budget plans for 2025/26 https://leedsstar.co.uk/money/leeds-city-council-leader-welcomes-additional-funding-but-cautions-that-significant-budget-challenges-still-lie-ahead/