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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

Leeds City Council has officially been named as Green Council of the Year after winning the title at the prestigious Political Purpose...

If you haven't already, take a look at our guide to the Local Plan  and remember to leave your thoughts on the Local Plan consultation if...

The NHS estimate annually over 4,000 pairs of walking aids are not returned by patients in Leeds, costing £46k a year.​ With residents...

There is a dedicated website for the scheme . Below we have shared the letter sent to local businesses and residents about this work. We...

Last week we gave people an overview of the Local Plan process and shared a few details about Tetley Field . As a recap, various sites...

We welcome a public inquiry decision which will limit the number of night-time flights allowed in and out of Leeds. This council decision...

There is a food pantry opening in the ward! Thursday 24th October marks the opening of ‘Vinnie’s Food Pantry’ next to St Vincent’s...

Our West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is working with local bus companies to improve their services. Great work has been already been...

Over the last few years we've done a lot of work with school uniform exchange projects. They save parents money and help the environment...

The council Is issuing an enforcement notice against Leeds Bradford Airport, further to its previous enforcement for breach of planning...

We were very pleased that glass recycling collections started in Leeds on the 1st of August , this following on from other achievements...

Leeds City Council’s Woodland Creation Team are asking you to have your say on tree planting proposals which are based on the potential...

Labour Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin is progressing plans to bring trams to our region. She's aiming for work to start in 2028....

On Bank Holiday Monday we had flash flooding throughout the ward. It was particularly bad in Cookridge/Ireland Wood area, and in Meanwood...

On Monday we brought Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin to our ward to hear from residents. We asked residents in advance for...

The council is identifying suitable locations for tree planting across Leeds as we are expanding our Woodland Creation Scheme. Can you...

Both The Times and The Guardian have run articles in the last few weeks confirming what we already knew, which is that Leeds is an...

By the end of March the 'Beryl Bike' electric bike hire scheme in Leeds will have a further 200 bikes available to hire, and double the...

Decisions refusing two of the four Applications have been issued today. LBA submitted 4 Certificate of Lawful or Existing Use Development...