Category: Parks & Countryside

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…

Following extensive consultation a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in relation to dog control matters and smoking in children’s play areas is now in place. There are new requirements in addition to the previous ones of which many have been carried forward:  A new city-wide requirement that anyone in charge of a dog must…

2 updates just received: From the University “A further update on Travellers at Bedquilts.  The papers have been filed at court and we have been listed for a hearing on Monday which means we will be serving notice on the group at the site today. As the proceedings have been issued against “Persons Unknown” they…

I have received the update below from the police (WYP):  “I have attended the recreation ground this evening and spoken with the travellers who haven’t given an indication as to how long they intend to remain, however it does appear that some are from the previous site on the university ground near to Weetwood police…