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As the student changeover period approaches we’re working closely with the council and universities to help keep our neighbourhoods clean and safe. The key change over dates are Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1st July, but the council's intensive cleaning activity starts week of 15th June. In our ward the areas most affected are Beckett Park, Otley Road, Church Wood Avenue, and bits of Meanwood. What the council is doing The council’s job during changeover is to collect left

This evening 7-8pm at St Chad's Parish Centre is the next police and residents meeting. Last night we had one in Cookridge and Ireland Wood too. Read the notes here . Improving the number 19 bus An update on tackling speeding on Moor Road and what it means for other roads Thanks to St Paul's Church - as ever a hub of the community with their Easter Eggstravaganza - and we really enjoyed the Easter service at St Chad's on Sunday too Big thanks to council workers who were out

We've already got the latest Lawnswood update, new litter bin locations, the latest Marathon briefing, skate park news and pothole news in the newsletter. So here are the little bits: Northern Gas works happening on Otley Old Road with 3-way traffic lights and a part closure of Tinshill Drive in April We attended the St Paul's Warm Welcome this Monday and took the opportunity to remind people how worthwhile it is to attend (plus do some washing up and pick up some casework).

We often report graffiti as we're out on our rounds, and when we have the time we sometimes have a go at cleaning it ourselves - recently in West Park and in Cookridge for example . Help us tackle it by sending us photos and/or locations. Thank you!