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Petition calls for investigation over Morris Lane delays

1 week ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronA petition has been launched voicing ‘deep frustration and concern over the prolonged and unacceptable’ closure of a busy Kirkstall road. Morris Lane first closed on 9 October last year following a burst pipe which caused flooding between Abbey Walk and Hesketh Mount. Repairs were originally scheduled to be complete before Christmas, with further dates of March and then may provided by Yorkshire Water.
Anger as Morris Lane road closure to continue 'until August'

1 week ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronKirkstall councillors are ‘beyond furious’ that roadworks on a busy main road are set to continue for another three months until August. A burst pipe caused flooding on Morris Lane, between Abbey Walk and Hesketh Mount, on 9 October 2024. It was hoped that work would last around ten weeks and completed before Christmas.
New social enterprise will help prevent flooding in Leeds

1 week ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronSenior councillors are set to approve the formation of a social enterprise to help manage natural flood prevention measures in the Upper Aire catchment to prevent Leeds from flooding. The Aire Resilience Company Community Interest Company (CIC) would be a not-for-profit company wholly owned by the council but set up specifically to utilise a blend of public and private funding to deliver a catchment wide natural flood management programme.
Council set to cut Inner West Community Committee

1 week ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronCash-strapped council chiefs are set to axe the Inner West Community Committee in a bid to save money. The committee, which makes decisions about services and priorities for the local area, is made up of nine councillors – three each from the Armley, Bramley & Stanningley and Kirkstall wards. But a report to senior councillors at next week’s executive board meeting outlines proposals to reduce the number of community committees across Leeds from ten to eight.
Late heartbreak denies Farsley Celtic Radcliffe draw

1 week ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronOh, the agony of watching Farsley Celtic this season!The Celts looked to be heading to their first point since January after a superb 81st-minute equaliser by striker Justin Iwobi cancelled out George Glendon’s 63rd-minute opener. But Scott Duxbury’s 91st-minute header broke the hearts of the young Celts side, who slipped to their 16th straight defeat in a game again played over 70 miles away in Buxton due to ongoing pitch issues in Farsley.
Armley Gyratory flats plan approved after changes made

2 weeks ago | westleedsdispatch.com | Don Mort

By Don Mort, local democracy reporterA plan to build 384 flats has been allowed to proceed after the developer agreed to provide more discount homes. Councillors agreed to the scheme next to Armley Gyratory after design changes and additional green space were also added. UCR Leeds Ltd sought planning permission from Leeds City Council for the project at Wellington Road and Armley Road. A decision to allow planning permission was delayed by the City Plans Panel last month.
Calverley Old Hall shortlisted for two heritage awards

2 weeks ago | westleedsdispatch.com | Anne Akers

Calverley’s historic Old Hall has been shortlisted in two categories for the Museums and Heritage Awards. The multi-million pound renovation work on the building itself, along with the community engagement project to involve local people, is shortlisted in the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year and Community Engagement Programme of the Year.
Horsforth bungalow plans refused by council

3 weeks ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronLeeds City Council officers have refused ‘unsympathetic’ plans to add an additional storey to a Horsforth bungalow. Retrospective plans by Mr P McFadden proposed the demolition of a raised terrace area, retaining wall, steps, conservatory, attached garage and the removal of a bungalow roof at Oliver Hill, Horsforth. The plans included a new first floor extension, including addition of new raised terrace area with and new render to all elevations.
Crown green bowls price hike to go ahead

3 weeks ago | westleedsdispatch.com | Don Mort

By Don Mort, local democracy reporterBowls players in Leeds will see season ticket fees double after councillors voted to press ahead with a shake-up of crown green provision. Fears were raised of elderly people and families being priced out of the sport after the move was proposed by Leeds City Council. The Labour-controlled authority, which must slash more than £100m from this year’s budget, first planned to close 30 greens.
Horsforth town councillor resigns - election could be triggered

3 weeks ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronA by-election could be held in Brownberrie Ward following the resignation of a town councillor in Horsforth. Councillor Natalie Smith has stepped down from Horsforth Town Council – and an election could be triggered of ten people make a written request.