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New flood walls proposed at historic Armley Mills
More details are emerging of plans to protect Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills from flooding. Leeds City Council...
1 April 2019
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Fresh flood defence plans submitted at historic Kirkstall Abbey
New flood defences could be installed in the historic grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, if a detailed planning application gets...
31 March 2019
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MP calls for Government action after fresh Kirkstall and Burley flood fears
Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves has written to Environment Secretary Michael Gove to demand action after heavy rains triggered...
18 March 2019
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Kirkstall flood defences: Delays ‘will lead to more companies leaving area’
The owner of an industrial estate next to the River Aire has said any delays in installing flood defences...
7 March 2019
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Reader’s letter: Mixed feelings on Kirkstall flood defence presentation
I recently attended the second of two presentations for the public to learn about the Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS)...
7 March 2019
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Kirkstall flood defences: Heritage watchdog’s ‘serious concerns’ over Kirkstall Abbey and Armley Mills
An influential public body that protects and champions places of historical interest has raised ‘serious concerns’ over the impact...
19 February 2019
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New images of Kirkstall flood defences released
Fresh images revealing more details about the proposed flood defences in Kirkstall have been released by Leeds City Council....
10 February 2019
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Councillors to approve Kirkstall flood defences – new consultation dates announced
New consultation dates on plans for flood defences in the Kirkstall Valley have been announced, following concerns by local...
5 February 2019
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Kirkstall flood defences: Community farm concerns as civic watchdog adds backing
Planned flood defences in Kirkstall and Burley could impact on plans for a new community farm in the Kirkstall...
4 February 2019
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Kirkstall centre housing and flood defences to be discussed at forum AGM
Kirkstall residents will be able to debate plans for new flood defences in the area – and initial proposals...
28 January 2019