A decision on whether to turn Roundhay Park into one of the UK’s biggest outdoor music venues looks set to go before Leeds City Council decision-makers next week.
The leader of Morley Town Council has defended a recent decision to spend up to £1,000 on a ceremonial robe for the town mayor, stating it helps promote a positive image of the town to potential employers.
Leeds’s museums and art galleries saw their highest visitor numbers since records began, as more than 1.7 million people visited attractions in just one year.
A charity that helps female victims of sexual abuse has called on Leeds City Council not to renew licences for two of the city’s four lap dancing clubs.
An application to play music at Headingley Stadium on Sunday evenings was approved by Leeds City Council decision-makers, despite warnings from a local resident that it could “impact the quality of life” of those nearby.
Of course, your nearest polling station will be printed on your polling card, that should have come through in the post if you have registered to vote in time.
“It’s a dangerous time for politics and democracy, and it’s dangerous because when people really feel that the politicians aren’t listening to them and when they feel that how they vote isn’t going to change anything.”
“The message for us on the doorstep is that people are not happy with the national state of play, but they are keen to engage with what we are doing in Leeds.”
