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What was Catch/Bryan's, now soon to be Soho Indian Bar and Grill all being well. They are planning a 'face lift' for the venue, so we assume there may be a bit of a wait before it can open. Thank you to all residents who answered our call to comment. To stay up to date with Otley Run news, including future applications simply sign up to our weekly email newsletter We attended the Licensing hearing today along with a local resident and wanted to share our notes about the resul

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.

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