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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!

Quick fire local news we've shared on Facebook, with links to the full story, because there's only so much you can put in an email newsletter: Brown bin collections starting again from next week . We are campaigning to add a couple more estates to our free garden waste collection service. We have funding to improve Silk Mill Playground, what play equipment is best? Please share with parents ! Where should we plant more trees locally ? Join Izaak's walkabout in Clayton Wood w

We’ve formally objected to a retrospective planning application to turn a former restaurant at 107 Otley Road into a bar, with outdoor drinking space. Our full objection is quite a bit longer, so we've shared a summary of our concerns below. We strongly encourage you to submit your own comments on the Planning portal. Simply visit the Planning website here And then search for this reference: 26/00044/FU • Noise and disturbance -The venue is right next to homes, and we’ve had

For the third year in a row, we've arranged funding for free football classes with Leeds United coaches and Leeds Youth Service. Every Thursday 4-6pm, starting tomorrow 19th March. Ages 9-13: 4-5pm Ages 14-17: 5-6pm Tinshill top We've had great feedback about the impact this has on young people locally, so we're very happy to keep supporting it. Please do share with local parents.

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The Otley Run brings thousands of visitors through our area every weekend. But it also brings problems - anti-social behaviour, litter, and disruption for residents. It has grown in recent years, with more and more non-students taking part. Since being elected we’ve been working on a clear five-point plan to get it under control. Here’s what we’ve already achieved, and what comes next: 1 - Ban the behaviours that cause harm When we were elected we made it our mission to tackl

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

Last week the big red 'McDonalds' sign was removed from Yorkshire Water property on Otley Road, following our planning complaint. We admit it's not the biggest or worst crime, and only a tiny part of what we've worked on this week, but we're sharing it here because quite a lot of people had emailed us about it, and to let you know that we're always happy to take up this kind of thing! We also got Yorkshire Water to cut back the hedges on Otley Road by the treatment works.

A reminder that there is a Meanwood Beck flooding engagement event tomorrow, 4-6pm (drop in) at The Meanwood Institute. Worth going even if not at risk - lots of interesting information about natural works being done all up the Meanwood Valley Trail to help prevent flooding and improve biodiversity. Here's Izaak's notes from the first drop-in, last week: 🌊 Meanwood Flooding Engagement event, 5th March, Meanwood Institute Over last 2 years council have been studying 20 differ

The Cardigan Community Centre is running Youth sessions in our area, including at West Park United Reformed Church, LS16 5BD on Wednesdays from 5pm - 6.30pm, for young people aged 11- 17. The session provides a safe and welcoming space for young people to socialise, take part in Activities/Sports, and access support if needed. Please share this with local parents!! Also, why not check out the St Paul's community meal which includes activities for kids? Every Monday from 5pm