Requests for help from Leeds Council are categorised into three levels of urgency - red (24 hours turnaround time), amber (4-6 days) and green (one week). Requests include: help buying food or no food, help picking up a prescription or medicine, fuel top-ups and loneliness. The following are the 15 areas in which the most requests have been made according to the Leeds Council data published via Data Mill North from the start of lockdown up until 15 September. Photos for illustrative purposes.
1. Gipton & Harehills
A total of 1,435 people requested help in Gipton and Harehills. Photo: Google
2. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
A total of 1,379 people requested help in Burmantofts and Richmond Hill. Photo: Google
3. Hunslet & Riverside
A total of 1,093 people requested help in Hunslet and Riverside. Photo: Google
4. Beeston & Holbeck
A total of 992 people requested help in Beeston and Holbeck. Photo: Google
6. Killingbeck & Seacroft
A total of 743 people requested help in Killingbeck and Seacroft. Photo: Google