West Leeds Dispatch

23/09/2024

Public meeting hears the neglected pond is the smallest nature reserve in Leeds - and that efforts are now being made to restore it to its former glory ⤵️

By Katherine Turner Work is due to start this week on much-needed improvements at Farnley Fish Pond. The area is opposite Farnley Hall Park on Hall Lane and has been […]

23/09/2024

Missing Hugo needs medication and there are fears his health will be deteriorating without it after he went missing from his garden in Bramley last week ⤵️

A public appeal has been issued to help find 13-year-old black Labrador, Hugo, who went missing from Calverley Lane in Bramley. With the help of enlisted search and rescue team, […]

20/09/2024

St Wilfrid’s Church in Calverley will be hosting their third annual Beer Festival on Saturday, 28 September 11am-11pm.

By John Corbin St Wilfrid’s Church in Calverley will be hosting their third annual Beer Festival on Saturday, 28 September 11am-11pm. All proceeds split equally between the church, Andysmanclub and The Millie […]

20/09/2024

Airport bosses have been served with an enforcement notice after overnight flights were found to have breached noise rules.

by Don Mort, local democracy reporter Airport bosses have been served with an enforcement notice after overnight flights were found to have breached noise rules. The council took action over […]

20/09/2024

Independent candidate Peter Allison has been disqualified from standing in next month’s Farnley & Wortley by-election.

Independent candidate Peter Allison has been disqualified from standing in next month’s Farnley & Wortley by-election. Mr Allison, of Tong Road, Farnley, took to social media to confirm his disqualification, […]

20/09/2024

Leeds City Mission is making the most of this week’s hot sunny weather. It is organising an end-of-summer open afternoon this Saturday (21 September).

By community reporter Leeds City Mission is making the most of this week’s hot sunny weather.  It is organising an end-of-summer open afternoon this Saturday (21 September).  They are throwing open […]

20/09/2024

Age UK’s Leeds Abbey Dash 10k is taking place on Sunday 13 October 2024 – and the charity is encouraging people to sign up to the popular fun run to help support older people.

Age UK’s Leeds Abbey Dash 10k is taking place on Sunday 13 October 2024 – and the charity is encouraging people to sign up to the popular fun run to help support older people. […]

19/09/2024

The Hough Lane Centre is currently used as council offices, but could be turned into housing following the sale ⤵️

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A Grade-II listed former school will be auctioned off to raise funds for the cash-strapped council. The Hough Lane Centre in Bramley is currently […]

18/09/2024

Planners have given the green light for a new pet crematorium in Bramley ⤵️

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A pet crematorium will help people mourn the loss of their cats and dogs after planning permission was given. Pets and Peace Crematorium Services […]

17/09/2024

By John Baron Community led Bramley Baths has enjoyed another successful year, its AGM has heard. Over the past year more than 1,000 children have taken private swimming lessons at […]

17/09/2024

Two Pudsey shops have applied for retrospective planning permission for signs in the town centre ⤵️

By John Baron A Pudsey town centre shop is applying for retrospective planning permission for new external signage and external shutters. Applicant R Dyari, of Blue Market, has submitted two […]

16/09/2024

Community led Bramley Baths has revealed it's had another successful year - and it has ambitious plans to launch a community share issue ⤵️

By John Baron Community led Bramley Baths has enjoyed another successful year, its AGM has heard. Over the past year more than 1,000 children have taken private swimming lessons at […]

16/09/2024

Marks and Spencer have applied to demolish a cafe extension at the Owlcotes Centre ⤵️

Plans to demolish an extension which used to host a cafe at Marks & Spencer’s Owlcotes store have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The cafe area, which has relocated […]

16/09/2024

"Armley will only be the place we want it to be if we build it together..."
Here's how to get involved in community activities in Armley ⤵️

Dear sir,- If you enjoyed Armley Festival on Saturday, and it made you think we should do more things like this, then please come and get involved. Armley Action Team […]

16/09/2024

The full list of candidates for next month's Farnley & Wortley ward by-election have been announced today - and there are some familiar faces involved ⤵️

By John Baron The candidates for next month’s Farnley & Wortley by election have been revealed today – and it will see two former councillors who lost their seats back […]

15/09/2024

There were some beautiful cars in Farsley over the weekend for the annual Aston Martin Day ⤵️

On Saturday morning 27 Aston Martin cars did a short tour of Farsley before arriving at Sunny Bank Mills at 10.30am and leaving from noon. The owners were there to […]

15/09/2024

New contemporary flats are set to be built in Armley after planners gave the green light ⤵️

Scaled-back plans for a block of 19 contemporary flats in Armley have been given the green light by council planners. The proposal includes the demolition of run-down Salisbury House, off […]

15/09/2024

This former community facility could sell for more than £350k at auction ⤵️⤵️

by Don Mort, local democracy reporter The sale of a former council children’s centre could fetch more than £350,000 after it was put up for auction. The vacant South Pudsey Community […]

14/09/2024

Farsley Celtic have issued an update on their new artificial pitch - and have appointed a new CEO

By John Baron Farsley Celtic have announced that work is set to restart on laying their new artificial pitch, following delays. The Celts are hoping to lay a new 4G […]

14/09/2024

Investors sought for disused changing rooms in Wortley park - if no-one comes forward the buildings will be demolished ⤵️

By Katherine Turner Leeds City Council have advised the Friends of Western Flatts Cliff Park group that the three disused sports facilities buildings are set to be removed. Located by […]

14/09/2024

Armley set for new banking hub to protect access to cash, as Lloyds announces Town Street branch closure ⤵️

A new banking hub is to be set up in Armley as part of a wider commitment to protect access to cash. LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, […]

13/09/2024

Here's everything you need to know about tomorrow's Armley Festival, which is being held on Armley Moor ⤵️

By community reporter Armley Festival 2024 is set to be a day of good stuff – according to organisers. Festival goers coming to Armley Moor can expect a full afternoon […]

13/09/2024

Sunny Bank Mills Gallery is celebrating the lifetime’s work of two Yorkshire artists, ceramicist York-based Loretta Braganza and Leeds artist Sheila El-Hassan.

Sunny Bank Mills Gallery is celebrating the lifetime’s work of two Yorkshire artists, ceramicist York-based Loretta Braganza and Leeds artist Sheila El-Hassan. Loretta Braganza was born in Mumbai, India and […]

13/09/2024

Farsley Celtic look set to play their first home game of the season when they entertain Leamington next week – but the game will be played in Derbyshire, not The Citadel.

By John Baron Farsley Celtic look set to play their first home game of the season when they entertain Leamington next week – but the game will be played in […]

13/09/2024

Councillors have agreed to fund a number of community initiatives in ‘inner’ West Leeds.cMembers of the inner west community committee met last week to consider grant applications from a number of projects and community projects in Armley, Bramley & Stanningley and Kirkstall wards.

Councillors have agreed to fund a number of community initiatives in ‘inner’ West Leeds. Members of the inner west community committee met last week to consider grant applications from a […]

13/09/2024

One of the numerous community activities held at Farsley St John’s Church Hall on New Street is the six-times-a-year table top sale, held usually on the second Saturday of the month.

By Ivor Hughes One of the numerous community activities held at Farsley St John’s Church Hall on New Street is the six-times-a-year table top sale, held usually on the second […]

13/09/2024

Leeds City Council is backing the first phase of West Yorkshire’s mass transit scheme – but has called for more clarity on the route through West Leeds.

Leeds City Council is backing the first phase of West Yorkshire’s mass transit scheme – but has called for more clarity on the route through West Leeds The West Yorkshire […]

12/09/2024

A new £3.3 million ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hub could be built at the site of a former gas holder off Armley Gyratory ⤵️⤵️

By John Baron £3.3 million plans to transform the site of a former gas holder off Armley Gyratory into an ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hub and shop have been submitted […]

11/09/2024

Pudsey teenager Kalvin Kelly will be chasing more wins this weekend as the Tracker Kawasaki British Superteen Championship returns to action at Oulton Park.

Pudsey teenager Kalvin Kelly will be chasing more wins this weekend as the Tracker Kawasaki British Superteen Championship returns to action at Oulton Park. The 16-year-old ROKiT Rookies rider heads […]

11/09/2024

Volunteer at Armley Festival 2024! Are you free to lend a hand on Saturday, 14 September, on Armley Moor?

By community reporter Volunteer at Armley Festival 2024! Are you free to lend a hand on Saturday, 14 September, on Armley Moor? Organisers are looking for people to help set […]