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West Leeds weekly roundup: 20 September 2026

By John Baron Welcome to our latest handy five-minute Sunday roundup capturing what’s been happening in West Leeds during the past week. It's been a slightly...
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Councillors to decide contested Bramley off licence application

By John Baron Councillors are set to decide whether to grant a premises licence for a new mini market and off licence in Bramley. Members of...
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10 photos capture Gott’s Park Mansion open day

Words & photos: Kelvin Wakefield On Saturday afternoon, Gott's Park Mansion opened its doors as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. The event was...
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Horsforth St Margaret’s show supreme grit to edge out Leeds Modernians

By Sam Gillinder Horsforth St Margaret’s showed some real grit to beat Leeds Modernians 2-0 in their first Leeds and District FA Cup encounter of...
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FC Farsley progress in cup against Stanningley Old Boys

By John Baron FC Farsley eased themselves into the next round of the Leeds & District FA Saturday Senior Challenge Cup with a comprehensive 7-2 win...
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West Leeds planning applications: 20 September 2026

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published...
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Pudsey Town Hall sale confirmed to Manchester-based developer

By John Baron The sale of Pudsey Town Hall to a Manchester-based property developer has this week been confirmed by local councillors. Property and investment company...
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Horsforth banking hub move takes another step forward

By Jill Stocks A planning application to move Horsforth banking hub from its present location to a permanent home in the former Morrisons cafe has...
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Armley

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10 photos capture Gott’s Park Mansion open day

Words & photos: Kelvin Wakefield On Saturday afternoon, Gott's Park Mansion opened its doors as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme. The event was...
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Lifesaving alcohol and drug service maintains ‘outstanding’ service

"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the staff. They have saved my life," was one of the comments shared with inspectors during...
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Bramley

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Councillors to decide contested Bramley off licence application

By John Baron Councillors are set to decide whether to grant a premises licence for a new mini market and off licence in Bramley. Members of...
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Bramley Baths puts itself on the map with a new programme of creative events

Bramley Baths is launching an exciting new programme of events this autumn, bringing a diverse mix of cultural, heritage and wellbeing experiences to one...
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Burley

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Lifesaving alcohol and drug service maintains ‘outstanding’ service

"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the staff. They have saved my life," was one of the comments shared with inspectors during...
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Women writers unite for charity poetry showcase at Cardigan Arms

A collective of female and non-binary poets and spoken word artists will come together for a powerful afternoon of poetry, storytelling and community fundraising...
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Calverley

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£9.6 million Woodhall Sports Hub welcomes first players

Grassroots sport in West Leeds has been given a champion boost with the opening of a multi-million pound community football facility. The finishing touches...
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By-election date confirmed for Calverley & Farsley ward

By John Baron Leeds City Council has confirmed a by-election will be held in the Calverley and Farsley ward on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The vacancy...
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Farnley

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Heavy Woollen Cup joy for New Farnley Cricket Club

By Noel Bullock New Farnley bounced back from their recent Priestley Cup final defeat as they lifted the Heavy Woollen Cup for a sixth time...
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First Farnley Fest brings community together

By Peter Allison Farnley Community Centre’s first-ever Farnley Fest has been hailed a huge success after around 380 people came together for an afternoon of...
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Farsley

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FC Farsley progress in cup against Stanningley Old Boys

By John Baron FC Farsley eased themselves into the next round of the Leeds & District FA Saturday Senior Challenge Cup with a comprehensive 7-2 win...
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West Leeds boxers highlight their skills at ‘Unfinished Business’ show

By James Bovington Those who enjoy seeing local boxers display their skills and progress in the sport are well served in Leeds - as shown...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth St Margaret’s show supreme grit to edge out Leeds Modernians

By Sam Gillinder Horsforth St Margaret’s showed some real grit to beat Leeds Modernians 2-0 in their first Leeds and District FA Cup encounter of...
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Horsforth banking hub move takes another step forward

By Jill Stocks A planning application to move Horsforth banking hub from its present location to a permanent home in the former Morrisons cafe has...
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Kirkstall

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In photos: Bramley sunshine and Abbey spookiness in mid September

It's getting closer to that time of the year again - or at least, we're a month and a half away from Halloween! Photographer Susan...
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Councillors fund £10k Kirkstall Neighbourhood Plan and minibuses

By John Baron Councillors have agreed to fund £10,000 for writing the long-awaited Kirkstall Neighbourhood Plan - and a further grant towards new minibuses for...
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Pudsey

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Pudsey Town Hall sale confirmed to Manchester-based developer

By John Baron The sale of Pudsey Town Hall to a Manchester-based property developer has this week been confirmed by local councillors. Property and investment company...
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Pudsey’s historic Masonic Hall receives air conditioning green light

By John Baron Users of a historic masonic hall will benefit from new air conditioning units to cope with an increase in summer heatwaves. Planning permission...
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Rodley

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Ring Road footbridge plans delayed due to rising costs

By John Baron Ambitious plans for a pedestrian footbridge over the A6120 outer ring road have been delayed due to rising costs, Leeds City Council...
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In photos: Canal offers welcome shade in Rodley

There's talk of another heatwave this week as the hot summer continues. Photographer Susan Tellum has again been out and abut with her camera capturing...
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Stanningley

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Demolition green light brings McDonald’s Stanningley development a step closer

By John Baron Plans to demolish the former Infinity Metals office building in Stanningley have been approved to Leeds City Council. The demolition of the two-storey...
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West Leeds councillor appointed to senior transport and planning role

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service The city’s Labour group has announced a new executive member for transport and planning following a councillor’s resignation. Bramley...
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Wortley

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Centenary celebrations in full swing for West Leeds RUFC

West Leeds RUFC is celebrating 100 years since it formed in 1926 with a series of events. A grand reunion buffet lunch is planned at...
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Upgrade for “degraded” Wortley industrial site

By Don Mort, Local Democracy Reporting Service People living near a dilapidated warehouse will see an improvement to their street after upgrade plans were approved. Manufacturing...
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