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: Consultation Launched by Local Schools
Prince Henry's in Otley and Bramhope Primary are looking to work together to form a Multi-Academy Trust. They have launched a consultation and you can have your say by contacting: consultation@collaborativelearningtrust.com. Full story below. http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/16186221.Two_Wharfedale_schools_in_bid_to_form_Multi_Academy_Trust/
Local News: Speed Reduction in Arthington
SIDs (or Speed Indication Devices) have been popping up all over the ward and now the residents of Arthington want one on Arthington Lane where a number of motorists tend to ignore the 30mph speed limit. http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/16096332.wharfedale-village-pushing-for-speed-indication-device/
Local News: Roadworks at Dyneley Junction
A culvert has been found to be in need of major repair and a 10 week program has been established. Full details have been announced in the Wharfedale Observer. http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/16097483.ten-weeks-of-roadworks-to-be-carried-out-near-dyneley-arms-crossroads/
Local News: Cookridge Hospital Redevelopment Plans Submitted
Chartford Arthington Ltd has submitted a full-planning application to Leeds City Council for the main building at the former Cookridge Hospital. https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/yorkshire/plans-lodged-for-hospital-buildings-resi-conversion
Local News: By ‘eck It’s Cold
The Beast from the East is bringing in some extremely cold air at the moment and it's not going to improve much throughout the week. Everything you need to know is presented in an article by the YEP. https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yorkshire-weather-warnings-upgraded-for-yorkshire-as-beast-from-the-east-hits-county-1-9035803
Local News: Protection for Birds of Prey
North Yorkshire Police has just launched Operation Owl in a bid to cut the number of attacks on raptors - including owls, kites, buzzards and hawks - in the county. Areas such as Wharfedale and the Washburn Valley have seen birds persecuted in areas managed for grouse shooting in particular. http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/16032583.wharfedale-residents-urged-to-back-crackdown-on-birds-of-prey-persecution/
Local News: Weather Update
The Met Office has upgraded to a yellow warning of Snow & Ice for later today as the cold weather sweeps down from the north. Be careful. https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/environment/snow-warning-escalated-for-yorkshire-as-met-office-warns-of-prolonged-cold-spell-1-9001619
Local News: Grace Hosts
Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network (LASSN) is appealing for people to help out refugees in our city in any way they can. This can include offering a place to stay for a weekend or helping people to learn English. Alex Sobel who has been a Grace Host is endorsing the work being done. http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/15912928.Otley__39_s_MP_backs_asylum_seekers_charity__39_s_hosting_appeal/?ref=mr&lp=6
Local News: Airedale Hospital Recruitment Drive
Any registered or student nurse is invited to go along to the Steeton hospital's education centre, with their CV, between 10am and 3pm on Saturday, February 10. http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/15903811.Bid_to_recruit_more_nurses_at_Airedale_Hospital/
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