We have received the following information from First West and North Yorkshire buses.

From 30th March 2025, we’re introducing changes to our fares and simplifying the way we charge customers. The new prices follow adjustments to the Mayor’s Fares scheme in West Yorkshire.

Single fares will now be set at £2.00 or £2.50, depending on how far the customer is travelling. The lower fare will apply to journeys up to approximately one mile.

The simplest way for customers to travel is using Tap On, Tap Off (TOTO), which will automatically calculate the cheapest fare for their journey. With daily and weekly fare caps in place, customers can travel as much as they need without paying more than the capped amount.

We have worked closely with the Combined Authority to keep fares as affordable as possible and maintain a service that benefits both the community and the environment.

Communication to customers will begin on Friday 14 March and full details can be found on our website Fares | First Bus.

Bramhope in Bloom welcome you to join us on:-

SATURDAY 29 MARCH for a litter pick covering the whole of Bramhope. You may ask to do a specific area or we can allocate one for you.

Please meet at the Parade on Breary Lane at 10am.

Litter pickers, bags and hi vis tabards will be given to you and there are small ones for children. Health and safety issues will apply. There will be Easter treats for the children.

This litter pick is part of a weekend  program covering the whole of Leeds called Leeds Goes Purple. So do please try and join us as every little bagged up helps.

I look forward to seeing you.

Many thanks

Janet

Bramhope in Bloom

Please find below details of the latest update in respect of the Otley Bridge project, which is also published on Leeds City Council websites

https://gloo.to/FwmF

It includes a link to a new animation video which explains the project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZNcJZ1wOE8

The route for Leeds Marathon on 11th May 2025 will again come through Bramhope twice.

Road closures in the village will be in place from 8.30am and will be in place throughout the day until the last runner goes through Bramhope on their return route somewhere around 4pm.

Full details can be found in the 2025-leeds-marathon-bramhope-resident-info April 2025 document.

The February update is here.

The March update is here.

Road closure maps are below.

2025 Leeds Marathon Half Marathon Road Closure Poster

2025 Leeds Marathon & Half Marathon Road Closure Poster

Please plan in advance of the day, if you are planning to travel out of the village.

Further details about the marathon can be found on the marathon website Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon – 11th May 2025 | Run For All | Run For All

 

The Woodland Creation Team at Leeds City Council are currently looking ahead to November 2025 – February 2026 and are now in the planning stages of identifying suitable locations for tree planting across Leeds for next planting season, and would greatly appreciate input and suggestions.

Local knowledge is really important in helping them identify the best locations for planting trees to maximise their impact on the community and the environment.

Given the success of the platform which they launched last year, they are sticking with the same survey. It is being shared widely across Leeds for people to fill in a quick survey to make suggestions for potential tree planting sites.

The link to the survey is here – https://arcg.is/e4441

 The new platform creates an easy and accessible format for suggestions to come into the Woodland Creation Team. There are a few simple questions and the ability to drop a pin on a map for the exact location, which allows for a more consistent approach for the team receiving suggestions. The closing date for suggestions is 31/05/2025 allowing them enough time to carry out all the due diligence, mapping, consultation and design before the next planting season starts.

If you have any ideas of areas in your neighbourhood and surrounding areas as potential tree planting locations please share it with the Woodland Creation Teammby filling in the survey above and plotting a pin on the map.

Thank you for your continued support for Woodland Creation.

The Woodland Creation Team

Please find below notice of temporary road closure on Creskeld Lane. The work runs from 17^th March to 28^th March. If you click on the link below, then type Creskeld Lane in the search box and “next three months” in the drop down, press Enter and the details will come up.

https://one.network/?tm=141666450

Essential urgent works are to take place on King Lane, Alwoodley, between junctions of Eccup Lane and Alwoodley Lane, commencing Thursday 27/02/25 for approx. 1 week, on weekdays only.

These works are carriageway patching, required to repair rapidly deteriorating sections of road between the extents mentioned above. LCChave been receiving multiple reports regarding ‘potholes’ along this section which we have been holding together with interim fixes but given the volume of traffic along this road these, and recent changes in weather, continuing interim fixes is no longer sustainable.

In order to carry out these works safely and keep traffic flowing we will be implementing a road closure on each working day, from the above date between the times of 0930 – 1500. Night working is not possible due to lack of lighting. Geographical layout and extent of repairs does not lend itself to facilitate portable lighting rigs. Temporary signals are not suitable as it would not be possible to maintain the required shuttle width for passing traffic along with sufficient working area and safety zones.

There will be no access between Eccup Lane & Alwoodley Lane where we will be fully closing off the road, with the exception of a number of properties within the closure where access will be permitted.

Signage will be placed ahead of these points at suitable locations to take traffic off this route sooner such as the Kings Road roundabout as well as any other strategic points required. Diversion will be signed via King Lane – Arthington Road – Kings Road – Leeds Road, Bramhope – Otley Road, Adel to Lawnswood roundabout – A6120 Ring Road up to King Lane roundabout and vice versa.

Bramhope in Bloom are organising a litter pick in the village on Saturday 29th March between 10.30 and noon as Leeds. This is to coincide with the Leeds Goes Purple litter pick for all areas.

Volunteers are invited to meet at The Parade (shops), Breary Lane where litter pickers, bags and hi viz tabards will be given plus areas to be addressed.

Please bring your own gloves.

Check who you pay to take your rubbish away

If you pay someone to remove rubbish from your home, always:

• Ask to see their waste carrier licence
• Pay by card or bank transfer
• Get a waste transfer receipt

Or better still, use a LAWCS member. The Leeds Accredited Waste Carrier Scheme helps residents find someone local, legal and responsible to take away excess waste.

Alternatively, Leeds City Council 8 household waste recycling centres are free to use and open 7 days a week. 

Find your nearest centre at www.leeds.gov.uk/recycling  

Advanced notice of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon/Half Marathon taking place on Sunday 11th May 2025 and the road closures being implemented around the city to accommodate this can be found below and attached road closure poster.

Event Specific Information

Date: 11/05/2025

Leeds Marathon Start Time: 09:00

Leeds Half Marathon Start Time: 10:00 (Subject to change)

Last Runner expected to Finish: 16:45

Leeds Marathon/Half Marathon Routes: https://www.runforall.com/media/2lan11kg/rob-burrow-leeds-marathon_route-map.jpg

Leeds Marathon Route Specifics

The 2025 Leeds Marathon will start on St Michael’s Lane and finish inside Headingley Stadium. The route will head out via Cardigan Road, Victoria Road and loop around Woodhouse Moor towards Leeds City Centre. Runners will then complete a loop by Leeds University before using Otley Road (towards Otley crossing Lawnswood roundabout) > Eccup Lane > Kings Road > Leeds Road > Creskeld Lane > Arthington Lane > Pool Road and through the centre of Otley via A659 Boroughgate, Kirkgate, Bondgate and Gay Lane before then taking the climb up Leeds Road and Otley Chevin heading back towards Headingley. Runners will then turn onto North Lane > Cardigan Road and finish inside Headingley Stadium.

Road Closure Information

Road closures will be implemented from 04:00 on Sunday 11th May to facilitate the event build around St Michael’s Lane and will be re-opened no later than 18:00. Road closures around Cardigan Road and North Lane will then be implemented from 06:30 to facilitate further event build. Road closures around the route will then be implemented from 07:30 – 09:00.  Roads will re-open on a rolling basis when safe to do so with the final closure on route re-opening for 16:45. Please also note that parking suspensions around the route will come into place from 18:00 on Saturday 10th May; vehicles may have to be moved for safety purposes if in contravention of the suspensions on the Sunday morning. For more information on the road closures and re-opening times as well as diversion routes to plan ahead please see our interactive road closure map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1RPoEFEu1x_MdbIsB1-JrLt4X6DhgRkbN&usp=sharing

Please scan the QR code within the attached document to find the required road closure information. Please can you display this where possible and share with your community so they can plan ahead.

We have had fantastic support over the years from businesses, churches, schools and others around the route and if you would like to get involved again or get involved for the first time with the event we would very much welcome your support. Whether that be providing entertainment, a cheer point or providing some sort of refreshments on route please do let us know.

If you need any access arrangements please e-mail us at eventsteam@runforall.com as soon as possible or before Monday 28th April to ensure we can facilitate these requirements before our event.

Thank you for your continued support of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon & Half Marathon.