Buildings across Leeds illuminated to mark tragic Covid-19 milestone
The buildings will be lit up in blue, as a mark of respect for the city’s NHS and care staff, and yellow, the colour for grief awareness
Last updated 7th Feb 2022
Buildings across Leeds will be illuminated this week to mark the city reaching the tragic milestone of 2,000 COVID-related deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds Civic Hall and Leeds City Museum will be lit up from this evening (7th February) until Thursday (10th February) to pay tribute and recognise both those who have lost their lives and front line workers.
The buildings will be lit up in blue, as a mark of respect for the city’s NHS and care staff, and yellow, the colour for grief awareness.
Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, said:
“This is a sombre milestone for the city which should prompt us all to pause and reflect on the unimaginable toll the past two years have taken on those who have lost family members, loved ones and friends.
“It is also an opportunity for us to be proud of the unity and compassion Leeds has shown throughout the darkest days of pandemic and to look towards the days to come with hope and optimism that having endured so much together, we can be closer and stronger than ever.”
Work has also begun on the transformation of the former South Leeds golf course, which will include a ‘Peoples Woodland.’
The woodland will be a space for reflection and peace in memorial of loved ones who lost their lives during the pandemic as well as a tribute to key workers.