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The latest Lawnswood roundabout update Simple fixes to make our streets safer - like this pedestrian crossing fix on Spen Lane. If you know of an issue like this just let us know. Let's talk about dog poo. Grove Lane improvements we've campaigned for incoming. Lodown on the pedestrian crossings we've secured or are campaigning for. If you vote by post your ballot has probably already arrived. Do remember to support Izaak, here's 10 things he's delivered in 30 seconds. And let

A fun video - 10 things we've delivered in 30 seconds The latest Lawnswood weekly update Happy to see some rapid footway and road repair on Silk Mill Way - not job done, but if you report things to us we can get them sorted with a bit of tenacity! How we get new pedestrian crossing s - thank you to our readers for all your location suggestions! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to chat to us at our street surgeries Notes from the Meanwood, Far Headingley, West Park p

In this newsletter and other channels we have often encouraged people to report dangerous and illegal use of off road vehicles to the police on 101 - the more reports the more time we get from the off road policing team. We need other solutions too. Locally our plans on that that include possible safeguards in parks to stop certain vehicles accessing, and more for young people to do which would help with a fraction of the users of the illegal vehicles. But we really do need n

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

Well done to everyone who took the time to comment on the Taylor's sports bar planning app - the final tally was 151 objections, 104 supporting Latest Lawnswood roundabout weekly update We'll be holding a public meeting with MPs on dealing with illegal e-bikes - ( book here ) We had a fantastic time planting one of the trees we funded with Friends of Beckett Park - thank you gang! Finally, over 200 people responded to our councillor's feedback survey. Wow!! We'll be replyin

We know how frustrating Yorkshire paving stone theft can be, so that’s why we’re trialling new forensic DNA marking technology, SelectaDNA, to help tackle the theft of Yorkshire stone paving here in Leeds. This system uses invisible DNA markers and microdots that can identify where stolen stone came from using UV light and microscopes, helping police trace and recover materials. Clear warning signs are also being installed to deter thieves. In other areas of the UK, this has

There was a car crash into St Chad's Primary last week . Luckily no one was hurt. We're now working with parents, teachers, local residents to ensure this doesn't happen again - and actually to look more generally at road safety around West Park. If you're in that area please do fill in our quick survey . And a big thank you to everyone who has done so already.

In addition to the below, consider installing a video doorbell. In several recent cases locally, footage has helped resolve incidents. Car crime has changed Many newer cars use keyless technology, and thieves are using new methods to steal vehicles quickly and quietly. We've used information from the police to create this guide to protecting your property: 1. Keyless car theft (relay theft) Some cars unlock automatically when the key is nearby. Thieves can use a device to tri

Otley Run We've helped arrange for additional anti-social behaviour officers every Saturday afternoon for the next few months to tackle unacceptable behaviour such as public urination. More news on our work to tackle the Otley Run coming soon. Ireland Wood, Cookridge, Lawnswood As you probably know, we hold regular meetings with our neighbourhood police team and residents. Last night was the meeting for north of the ring road in Weetwood ward. Tonight is the meeting for south

As shared previously, there is an application for an Indian gastropub at 9 Weetwood Lane - the old Catch/Bryan’s. Read our previous article to see their application and how to submit your views to Licensing . Deadline is 17th Feb. This is what we put forward for the proposed premises there in 2024 ( see our article at the time ) and while that fell through for unrelated reasons, we think the same conditions are totally reasonable and will ensure the new premises can thrive a

We're out regularly doing street surgeries. Maybe the most common issue raised is speeding. We lobby about this A LOT! Both the police and Highways. One of the tools available to us is mobile speed cameras. We've just had confirmation through of the latest placements we've secured: Tinshill Lane Wynford Avenue Spennithorne Drive We've previously had them on other roads. The way they work is that a speed camera is placed on the road for a temporary period, and then brought bac

The next set of community meetings we do with the police are next week. Come along to discuss and hear about what the police are doing to tackle local crime. We always attend these when we can but please note we can't attend on Wednesday as it clashes with a full meeting of Leeds City Councillors. So if you're planning to go to chat with us please contact us instead! Alternatively, see you at the Welcome In on Tuesday or come to one of our surgeries (Friday 2-3pm at Meanwood

It's that time of year. There will be more fireworks to celebrate Diwali and Bonfire Night. But outside of these times fireworks can become a bit of a nuisance. There are limits on when you can use them, please read those here . If they're being used outside of these curfew hours please contact West Yorkshire Police online or by calling 101. If it becomes a recurring issue in your area and you feel it is not being dealt with please let us know. There will also be extra polici

Yesterday we organised for police, transport officers, housing officers, and the council's cleaner neighbourhoods team to join us and a...

Otley Run specific drop ins plus regular police and community meetings: As you know, we have regular public meetings with the police in...

We support campaigning by Living Streets, who advocate for pedestrians. They have a campaign to map pavement parking hotspots , which...

We've been working with the police and the council to tackle speeding on a number of key roads. The latest is Silk Mill Way. It is now a...

We've worked with the police to confirm extra enforcement and safety patrols on the Otley Run to coincide with the new academic year. We...

We carry out regular street surgeries across the ward. A theme that came up especially in the Weetwood Lane and Spen Lane areas was...

During June and July 2025, Weetwood ward experienced 23 recorded crime incidents. Of these, over half were vehicle-related. And some...