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Postal vote reminder

If you have a postal vote and applied for this before 30 January 2024, you have to reapply before the 31 of January to keep receiving your ballot papers by post. (We do have a local election in May this year - Izaak is up for re-election!) You'll have received plenty of reminders from the council, but there are still around 45,000 people in the city who receive a postal vote but haven't re-applied yet. If you have any problems with this process do let us know. We've helped a

5 days ago1 min read

Councillor Mahalia France-Mir

We are very sad to share that Councillor Mahalia France-Mir, Labour councillor for Moortown ward, has passed away. Many of you will have known her. Maybe because you live in Meanwood - she was the councillor for Moortown ward and very much a vibrant and important member of the Meanwood community. Equally you might have known her as a fellow carer and hugely important advocate for carers, as a fellow Muslim, or from one of the so many community and charity projects she did suc

Jan 211 min read

Grit bins and gritting

Last year we asked for your help identifying grit bins that needed re-filling , thank you to everyone that reported them. It will have paid off given the weather we're starting 2026 with. For the gritting of routes, certain roads take priority. You can see gritting routes, and grit bin locations, here . We've explained how gritting works across the city below. Apart from that, we want to share a big thank you to all the public spirited local residents who help spread grit on

Jan 72 min read

Leeds is the UK's most generous city

This might not sound like a ward story, but it is. Firstly because we're convinced that the people of Weetwood are especially generous and make an outsized contribution within Leeds. Secondly because the Leeds 10k, half-marathon, marathon, and Santa Dash all run through Weetwood. Those events must make a massive contribution to our total, so well done to all of you for taking part - whether through cheering, donating, or running. " Leeds has officially been crowned the UK’s m

Dec 17, 20251 min read

Reminder: next week's bin dates are different

We wrote about this at the beginning of the month . Please do check your dates.

Dec 17, 20251 min read

Get your flu jab

Unfortunately the number of flu infections seems especially high. The council's public health team is urging people to get vaccinated. Free flu vaccinations are available for people aged 65 and over, people with weakened immune systems or long-term health conditions, pregnant women, and children aged two and three years old. Free Covid-19 vaccines are offered to people aged 75 and over, those with weakened immune systems, and care home residents. You can check your eligibilit

Dec 17, 20251 min read

New: Electric vehicle charging if you don't have a drive

If you have an electric car but live in one of the many terrace properties without a drive then you may be paying quite a bit more to charge your car. We've been lobbying for a simple solution here, and now the council is piloting one: "On 5 December 2025 we launched a 12-month pilot allowing the installation of a cross-footway cable channel that is recessed into the footway. Kerbo Charge is our approved partner for this pilot. You can now apply for a cross-footway EV chargin

Dec 9, 20251 min read

Latest on the airport

In very short, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are now applying to alter their existing planning conditions to a 'noise quota' system whereby they could have more of the quieter flights at night. We don't yet have the application itself - it's coming in November - so the below information is based on what the airport have shared with us in a briefing. We have a lot of questions about this! And we're sure you do too. To reiterate our role; while councillors cannot control the pla

Oct 20, 20252 min read

Reclaim the Night

Join us at Reclaim the Night – Sunday 26th October – 5:30pm outside Leeds Art Gallery. Speakers from 5:30pm, march at 6pm.⁠ Open to everyone! Let’s send a clear message: violence against women and girls has no place here.⁠ Read more about the history of Reclaim the Night here . This event is being organised by Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Trade Union Council, Unite the Union, National Education Union and Women Friendly Leeds – Women and Girls Allianc

Oct 17, 20251 min read

Light Night & other cultural events coming up

There are lots of great events coming up for the autumn and winter, all put on by the council. Don't miss out on: the now iconic Leeds Light Night on the 22nd and 23rd of October Saturday music performances at Leeds City Museum lots of spooky Halloween events for all ages Leeds is a great city and part of that is our support for public culture and entertainment. See you out there!

Oct 14, 20251 min read