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Residents have raised concerns about the design of the new roundabout after a series of collisions and near collisions.  The issue has been raised with Leeds City Council by Ward Councillors and Parish Councillors but unless there is evidence of incidents on or approaching the roundabout LCC Highways intend to wait until a year-end reviewContinue reading “A660 roundabout – Spring Wood Park/The Poplars”

Mr Sunderland has now been found. Thanks to all who volunteered to search for him. MISSING FROM BRAMHOPE: Philip Sunderland, 84 y.o. male. Wearing cream/beige coloured trench coat, cream trousers, brown shoes and a flat cap. Walks around local areas and also Otley & Skipton. Concern for welfare. Any info or sightings, call 101 /Continue reading “MISSING FROM BRAMHOPE – NOW FOUND”

Works to repair a burst sewer on Pool Bank New Road are currently underway. The works are only affecting one side of the road and there are manually operated traffic lights in place between 0700 and 1900. The works may take several days.

There are increasing numbers of victims of fraud replying to text messages and emails that are clearly fraudulent. Please pass on the following to your friends and family. Reporting Fraudulent Text messages Anyone can report any type of Text/SMS scams by forwarding the original message to 7726, this spells SCAM on a keypad. Reporting Fraudulent/Continue reading “Increase in Scam Texts and Emails.”

Brown Bin collections on The Rowans and The Poplars were missed on 1st June. Leeds City Council  will attempt to collect the missed bins in the next two days.

Otley Walking Festival has published it’s Programme of Walks. The festival runs from 26th June to 4th July 2021 and includes walks from Bramhope.

Yorkshire Water works will be taking place from 24th to 28th May, to repair a leaking washout hydrant, at the location of Billams Hill, Otley LS21 2AA, opposite the junction with Farnley Lane To allow the repair work to be carried out and avoid cutting off vital supply to Wharfedale Hospital, they will need toContinue reading “Yorkshire Water works to Billams Hill, Otley – 24th – 28th May 2021”

Bramhope in Bloom held its first litter pick since lockdown and what a turnout we had. 27 adults, 6 young children and four Duke of Edinburgh candidates turned up. My usual lists of areas had to be extended and we ran out of litter pickers of all sizes. Fortunately with good humour and optimism everyoneContinue reading “Bramhope in Bloom Litter Pick Sunday 2 May”

Otley Bridge will be closed on Sunday 16th May 09.30-15.30 so that a series of structural inspections can be carried out A signed diversion will be in place via Farnley Lane – Farnley Park – Leathley Lane – Main Street , Pool – Pool Road into Otley and vice versa Advanced warning signs will beContinue reading “OTLEY BRIDGE CLOSURE – SUNDAY 16th May 2021”

Your transport, your future, your West Yorkshire   We have a vision for the future of transport in West Yorkshire – and we want to hear if you think we’re focusing on the right areas to connect, and in the right way.    Join the conversation around the future of transport in West Yorkshire, inContinue reading “Your transport, your future, your West Yorkshire”