A Kirkstall community group is asking local residents for feedback on its latest plans.
New contractor for Mike’s Carpets building – but project still on knife-edge
A new contractor has been appointed to restore a run-down landmark building in Armley to its former glory.
But there are fears the stalled renovation project on the former Mike’s Carpets building stands on a knife-edge. It’s also feared that financing may be lost if there are further delays.
Armley Fun Day cancelled – can you help 2016 event?
The popular annual Armley Fun Day has been cancelled due to a shortfall in funding and lack of volunteers.
Free hanging baskets for Armley residents
People from all over Armley can get their hands dirty at a special event and create beautiful hanging baskets to brighten up their community.
Farnley residents call time on social club ‘eyesore’
West Leeds residents are calling for a vandalised social club building to be demolished.
Residents say that the derelict Farnley Sports and Social Club building, off Butt Lane, has become ‘a dangerous eyesore’ in the community.
Armley residents discuss local issues – and Mike’s Carpets – at Armley Forum
The next Armley Forum will be held tonight – Tuesday, May 19 – at 7pm in Armley Library.
Pudsey Carnival 2015 in Tweets
Thousands of people came together and lined the streets of Pudsey and enjoyed the fair and activities on Queens Park for Pudsey Carnival 2015.
Real Junk Food video: ‘You can’t change the world unless you change your home town first’
Did you know 22,000 Leeds people – including children – were officially diagnosed with malnutrition in 2012? And yet half the food we grow globally (1 billion tons per year) never reaches our tables, but is instead wasted.
Adam Smith – in collaboration with a whole load of other great people – is trying to change that, starting here in Leeds. He is the founder and co-director of the Real Junk Food Project, a community interest company which started up in Armley, which aims to abolish waste food through a ‘Pay-As You-Feel’ concept, empowering communities and inspiring individuals.
Get set for Pudsey Carnival tomorrow!
Thousands of people are set to line the streets and flock to Queens Park for the annual Pudsey Carnival tomorrow (Saturday).
Council chiefs stick to 70,000 homes target
Council chiefs have today rejected government population predictions and will stick with their original figures for increasing housing in Leeds over the next 15 years.
Kirkstall councillor Lucinda Yeadon is new Leeds council deputy
Kirkstall Labour councillor Lucinda Yeadon has become deputy leader of Leeds City Council.
Comment: Will someone help me clean up Farnley?
I’m going to start with an unusual plea: Will someone help me to clean up my community?
I live in Farnley and recently took my dog for a walk – I was angry to see how much dumped/dropped rubbish there was as I walked up Gamble Lane which, if you don’t know, is a lovely mainly country lane off Tong Road/Water Lane.