Works to Pool Bank New Road (A658), near the Dyneley Arms junction

Yorkshire Water have notified the Parish Council of emergency repair work currently taking place on Pool Bank New Road (A658), near the Dyneley Arms junction, and traffic management is in place. Following reports received overnight, YW teams identified a sewer failure which has potentially resulted in pollution and the formation of a sinkhole in theContinue reading “Works to Pool Bank New Road (A658), near the Dyneley Arms junction”

School Geography Survey – Quality of life

Can you help a local A-level Geography student with his Geography coursework project investigating how quality of life changes across settlements from urban to rural areas, including Bramhope? As part of their project they have put together a very short survey (5 questions, takes about a minute) looking at residents’ views on community, services, andContinue reading “School Geography Survey – Quality of life”

Read to the Beat – Summer Reading Challenge 2026

Read to the Beat – Summer Reading Challenge 2026 Leeds Libraries are asking us to help them spread the word about this summer’s Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge and encourage children and families in their wards to take part. The Challenge launched on 4 July and is already proving hugely popular. 4,518 children across Leeds have joined,Continue reading “Read to the Beat – Summer Reading Challenge 2026”

Have your say on Leeds Woodland Creation 2026

Leeds City Council is excited to announce the launch of this Commonplace public consultation to gather views on proposed woodland creation sites across the city for the 2026/27 period. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance green spaces, promote biodiversity, and combat climate change. Key details include: Consultation period: 28 th JulyContinue reading “Have your say on Leeds Woodland Creation 2026”

Leeds Local Plan – latest consultation

Leeds Local Plan – latest consultation  About the Local Plan The Local Plan will guide how Leeds grows and changes up to 2043. It will set out planning policies for the whole district and help shape decisions about homes, jobs, infrastructure, green spaces, climate, transport, design and the environment. Why Leeds City Council are consultingContinue reading “Leeds Local Plan – latest consultation”