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There are so many carers and parents in our area who are supporting someone with SEND, so we're really pleased that there's an amazing new community support group in our area. Rooted Together is open every Wednesday at St Paul's Church (LS16 6BS) from 1 - 2.30pm. You can just come along. There are play areas and information available but mostly you can just come and have a chat. Do let us know if you have any questions

If you objected to or supported the Taylor's Sports Bar planning application you should have received an email or letter along the lines of the one we've pasted below. We've had some questions about this. Anyone is welcome to comment on the appeal, using the details in the letter. Please only send your comments to the Planning Inspectorate, not to the council. "Planning Inspectorate Reference: 6018304 The Planning Inspectorate has received the above appeal against the refusal

This will be happening every Saturday in November from 1pm onwards! Providing the weather is dry, please bring your skates, wheels, broomsticks and join in the fun! Clear the leaves from the skate park and dance and skate to your hearts content!

From this weekend there will be a 30 day trial of 'virtual' parking bays for the electric bike and e-scooter scheme. This will mean an expansion of the existing bays where there are under-used 'Sheffield' bike parking stands. The scheme won't take over the bike stands, but users can rest the bikes and scooters beside them. So while the trial is in progress please don't be surprised if you see some parked near but not inside the current bays. If you notice any issues please co

As you may know, Bentley Lane Primary has been vacant for some years. The council is obliged to keep hold of old school sites for a set number of years in case a need for it re-arises. This term is now up and the council is looking to sell it. It will go up for auction in December. You can find more info and the link to the site listing on the auctioneer's site here. We’d like to see this very nice site given a new lease of life and redeveloped sensitively. Ultimately of cour

Thanks to all who have reported this to us and of course we've noticed too. We have been chasing Yorkshire Water about the leaks and flooding down much of Otley Road. It's entirely within the Yorkshire Water network, but our senior officers are chasing them as much as we are. We'll do our best to keep you updated. In other news, The Yorkshire Post has reported that Yorkshire Water has been ordered to return £75m to customers over poor performance Of all the water companies, Y

On Sunday 25th and Monday 26th October, we’ll be holding the monthly food bank collection across Weetwood. Its October half term week, which is always a busy time for food banks, when children are on holiday. If you can donate, the food bank particularly needs donations of tinned fruit, jars of honey, jam and coffee, tinned vegetarian meals, all non perishable foods and toiletries. The addresses of the donation points are listed below. Thank you in advance if you can make

This Saturday 24th October, 2pm at St Paul's Church (Raynel Drive) there will be a school uniform exchange run by the brilliant LS16 School Uniform Exchange gang. Come and grab some useful kit, or bring what you no longer need so it can help someone else. It saves on waste and saves money. Thanks!

Light Night 2026 will see Leeds in a new light as the dazzling showcase of Light Night Leeds celebrates a historic year with tales of the city's past and future. For the first time, the festival will take place during half term, on the evenings of 28 and 29 October, making it easier for families and visitors of all ages to experience all it has to offer. And with the clocks having gone back the previous weekend darkness will fall earlier, allowing the festival's spectacular

This Saturday there will be a free lantern making workshop at St Michael's Parish Church Hall from 1-5pm. Its open to everyone and there's no need to book, just turn up! Then on Saturday 31st October, Headingly's first ever Lantern Parade will take place from 6-7pm starting from St Michaels Parish Hall (see below for the route). There will be music from The Peace Artistes band and then from 7-9pm the lanterns will be displayed in St Michaels Gardens. All info and contact de