Leeds City Council are currently asking people living, working and commuting in Leeds and the wider region to have their say on their latest proposals to reduce air pollution and protect the health of people in the city. These proposals include implementing a Clean Air Charging Zone (CAZ). This link will take you the website … Continue reading How should we reduce air pollution in Leeds?
Local News: Road Safety in Adel
The Labour led Leeds City Council is continuing in its work to improve road safety in our area. The proposed measures in the attached Order will help to facilitate and promote the safe passage of pedestrians and traffic in the area. This would be a big help for more vulnerable road users, such as cyclists … Continue reading Local News: Road Safety in Adel
A660: Call for Speed Cameras
Following the tragic death of student Kate Whalley on the A660, Pool-in-Wharfedale Parish Council has written to Leeds CC Chief Executive to demand the installation of speed cameras in the area of the incident. http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/15434604.__39_Speed_cameras_should_be_installed_now__39____Pool_Parish_Council_demands_action/?ref=mrb&lp=1
Environment: Parking in Leeds
With the amount of pollution in the city the Council has been trying to come up with innovative ways to hit clean air targets by 2020. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/environment/workplace-parking-tax-plan-for-leeds-but-would-it-stop-you-driving-in-to-work-1-8667186
Housing: Leeds Needs 15,000 Less Homes
A recent review has shown that the original target of 70,000 is too high and the new figures are likely to be accepted. http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/15422943.Leeds_will_need__15_000_fewer__new_homes_than_first_thought___Wharfedale_and_Aireborough_reaction/
Public Spaces Protection Orders: Consultation
"Leeds City Council is considering introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for 18 areas in Leeds. An ‘Order’ is being considered for each individual area to address issues around anti-social behaviour related to alcohol and (in the city centre only) issues around Psychoactive Substances, also known as ‘Legal Highs’. We are also taking the opportunity … Continue reading Public Spaces Protection Orders: Consultation
Leeds: Income Inequality Grows
A report by Aisha Iqbal in today's YEP discusses the rise in income equality for Leeds' workforce. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/1-in-5-leeds-workers-stuck-on-lowest-pay-as-wage-gap-gets-bigger-and-career-ladder-evaporates-1-8623759
Leeds offers help to refugees
A great many of us in the UK have been sickened by the horrible things said in some quarters about the refugees who are escaping war torn countries Syria in order to try and avoid a terrible death. We have all seen the disturbing pictures of those that didn't make it and have been urging … Continue reading Leeds offers help to refugees
Leeds Schools Music Festival
Today Labour led Leeds City Council opened day one of the Leeds Schools Music Festival- a 3 day music event for primary aged pupils which aims to build on the legacy of the Tour De France Grand Depart. The festival runs until Wednesday 17th June and it is expected that 1500 primary pupils from across … Continue reading Leeds Schools Music Festival
Sky Ride 2015
Labour led Leeds City Council work tirelessly and constantly to put on many events for the people of Leeds throughout the year, all against a back drop of budget cuts imposed upon them first by the Coalition government and now by its Conservative successor. One of the most successful events in recent times has been … Continue reading Sky Ride 2015
Adel and Wharfedale Branch 