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Leeds guide for new migrants
Leeds newcomers should use Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire transport, local schools, libraries, ESOL, and migrant or refugee advice services.
Local service notes
Use these as prompts, then check the council, NHS, school, housing, transport, and advice pages for your exact postcode.
Council pages cover schools, housing, council tax, bins, and local welfare.
Transport sits within West Yorkshire networks.
Libraries and community hubs can signpost support.
Local setup checklist
- 1Find Leeds council services.
- 2Check West Yorkshire transport.
- 3Search ESOL and library support.
- 4Register GP.
- 5Find local Citizens Advice and refugee support.