Category: Parks & Countryside

Please find below an update i have just received on re-opening of Playgrounds: “Previous member updates regarding the reopening of playgrounds provided details on the challenges faced by the government’s guidance on this matter given the scale of provision in Leeds. In addition, members were updated on phase 1 of re-opening where a limited of number…

Cllr. Caroline Anderson and I attended a briefing today on the Holt Park Regeneration scheme. Set out below is a copy of a briefing that was sent to us in advance of the meeting. However, in terms of the meeting itself, please find a precis of the information and the discussion that took place: PRECIS…

This morning Cllr. Caroline Anderson and I had a Zoom virtual briefing from one of the Parks & Countryside officers in respect of the current tree planting schemes that are being designed for the area. There will be 2 locally that will be implemented this winter. One at Holt Park on the parkland in front…

I have received the information below from the Bereavement Services manager in relation to the forthcoming demolition of the former flower shop and café just inside the entrance to the Lawnswood Cemetery: “The first stages of the demolition of the old Flower Shop and Café in the entrance to Lawnswood Cemetery& Crematorium will start on…

I have been sent this single issue interim update on parks in Leeds: A single issue update for you to outline a number of changes in parks run by Leeds City Council will be implemented in response to the latest government guidance around outdoor activities. A media release is being issued imminently. From tomorrow (Wednesday…

As you are aware the Council have made a number of decision in respect of Environmental and Parks services throughout the last few weeks. The service have issued the following information to try and clarify their positions. Context for decisions On 23rd March, the Government announced people could no longer leave their homes unless it…

Please find below an update from the Public Rights of Way officer on the maintenance of the above path following representation on behalf of a local resident: “I can confirm that I have now met with the Secretary and Greenkeeper at Cookridge Hall Golf Club to look at the footpaths across the course with them.…

Please find below a link to the Council’s consultation document “Towards a Leeds Parks & Green Spaces Strategy 2020-2030” . The consultation runs until 28th  February 2020. https://www.leeds.gov.uk/your-council/consultations-and-feedback/parks-and-countryside-consultations The Aims of the Strategy are: To identify a clear and simple vision for the public parks and green spaces in Leeds To identify clear priorities for…

Please find below a link to information on funding for Pocket Parks. You can paste this in to your browser. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-million-funding-for-communities-to-create-their-own-pocket-parks    

I received a report that 4 youths were seen running from the Holt Lane play area after setting fire to the swings. I took this up with the police and with Parks & Countryside and I have received the responses below. From the Area Officer Parks & Countryside to the Anti-Social Behaviour Unit  “We are…