Category: Parks & Countryside
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DAMAGE TO PARKLAND IN ADEL & HOLT PARK
18th January 2021A number of residents reported that someone has again taken to driving a vehicle over all the grass verges and open spaces in Adel and Holt Park and causing varying amounts of damage to bollards/waymarkers and parkland. This was reported to the Police and to the Council’s Parks & Countryside manager as they will unfortunately…
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COVID-19 Update about Playgrounds
21st August 2020Please 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…
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HOLT PARK REGENERATION PROGRAMME AND EXTRA CARE HOUSING
20th August 2020Cllr. 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…
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TREE PLANTING SCHEMES IN THE AREA
14th August 2020This 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…
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Lawnswood Cemetery – Demolition of former Flower Shop and Cafe
11th June 2020I 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…
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COVID-19 – 12th May 2020 – CHANGES TO PARKS IN LIGHT OF NEW GUIDANCE
12th May 2020I 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…
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COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – ENVIRONMENTAL AND PARKS SERVICES
25th April 2020As 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…
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Public footpath from Cookridge Golf Course onto Holt Lane
9th February 2020Please 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.…
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CONSULTATION “TOWARDS A LEEDS PARKS AND GREEN SPACES STRATEGY 2020-2030” – CLOSES 28TH FEBRUARY
2nd February 2020Please 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…
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POCKET PARKS FUNDING
20th January 2019Please 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