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Leeds unlikely to meet 2030 net zero target – council

Updated with government right of reply Leeds is unlikely to meet its net zero target by 2030, the city council has admitted for the first...

‘Race track’ ELOR ‘bombarded’ by bikes

Leeds’ newest dual carriageway has been branded a “race track” by one city councillor, who’s called for a speeding crackdown on the road. The 7km...

Toasters, scooters and microwaves found in gullies

Children’s toys, scooters and kitchen appliances are among the items that have been fly-tipped into Leeds’ drainage system. Broken toasters and microwaves have been found...

Road chiefs accused of being ‘pedantic’ in Coronation street party row

Highways chiefs have been criticised for refusing to close a road to allow for a street party over the Coronation weekend. Residents on Adel Lane,...

Council criticised for failure to escalate ‘Ruby’ case

Leeds City Council has been criticised for its failure to escalate a serious safeguarding case which resulted in a young girl being abused by...

20-minute neighbourhoods would help ‘dormitory town’ Otley, councillor says

Otley has become a “dormitory town”, according to one local councillor, who believes the concept of 20-minute neighbourhoods will reverse that trend. Councillor Sandy Lay,...

Council defends roundabout scheme after ‘vanity project’ jibe

Plans to revamp a hazardous Leeds roundabout have been labelled an expensive “vanity project” by critics, who fear it will make congestion and pollution...

Leaked list shows six Leeds bus services could be axed by First

Six Leeds bus services, including routes serving St James’ Hospital, Morley and Bramley, could be axed in April by the operator First. The numbers 87,...

PSPOs for nuisance bikers welcomed

Nuisance motorbike-riders and engine revvers who’ve been plaguing Leeds residents with late-night noise will soon be hit with fines of up to £100. Leeds City...

Schools refusing road safety sessions because they ‘don’t have time’

Schools are blocking attempts to educate pupils about road safety because they “can’t find time” for it. A public meeting on Monday heard that some...

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