Richard Harker

120 GLEDHOW VALLEY ROAD - EL BARETO

Richard Harker — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:10:41 +0000

The business below has applied for a variation to their operating licience

El Bareto120 Gledhow Valley RoadGledhowLeeds

Variation Application

The current premises licence in force permits the following licensable activities:-

Sale of Alcohol

Mon – Sat 10:00 – 00:00Sunday 12:00 – 23:30

Recorded Music

Every Day 00:00 – 23:59…………………………………………………………

The application to vary the existing premises licence seeks the following licensable activities:-

Live Music
Dance
Anything of a similar description
Making Music
Dancing
Entertainment of a similar description

Every Day 00:00 – 23:59

Date Received

Objection Period Expiry

06.08.2009

03.09.2009

If you have any comments please send them to…..

Licensing Officer

Entertainment Licensing

Leeds City Council

Tel: 0113 2474095

Fax: 0113 2243885

Cllr CALLS FOR MORE SPORTS PROVISION IN THE MOORTOWN WARD

Richard Harker — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:18:57 +0000

Moortown councillors are pressing the provision of better sports and play areas for our young people.

Cllr Richard Harker commenting on the lack of play spaces said …

“The Moortown and Meanwood young people need to be provided with better facilities for leisure activities.

“Spaces exist across the area where informal sports pitches should be established. Areas where our young people could skate board or play basketball, five a side foot ball, tennis or similar informal games.

“The King Alfred Fields off Stonegate Road is just one example of an area that could benefit from investment.

“Official figures from an IPSOS Mori poll released last week show that one in four children are not taking part in any organised sport in or out of school.

“Among five to 16-year-olds, 12 per cent are inactive, rising to 58 per cent among 16 to 19-year-olds.

“Mori interviewed almost 12,000 children and young people as part of a year-long survey in 2008.

“In 2007, the government launched a £100m campaign to get children doing five hours of PE and sport a week by 2010. But by a week they meant in school time.

“Where is there for our young people during the school holidays?”

FOOTWAY REPAIRS STREET LANE

Richard Harker — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:30:52 +0000

Sutherland Avenue to Talbot Road (odd numbers side only)

A footway maintenance scheme we consisting of the lifting & relaying of any uneven flags & replacing any broken ones will start on Monday 27th.

The FOOTWAY MAINTENANCE SCHEME – STREET LANE, MOORTOWNwork is planned to commence on Monday 27^th July. The contractor’s working hours will be between 0800 & 1800 Monday to Friday and the works will be completed in approximately 6 weeks.

Pedestrian access will be available at all times and every effort will be made to maintain access to your property throughout the working period, however there will be occasions when access by vehicle is restricted. Your co-operation in ensuring your vehicle is not parked on the carriageway during the works would be appreciated.

I would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience and assure you that every effort will be made to keep disruption to a minimum. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact The Highways Helpline on the above telephone number.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OF LEEDS THIS SUMMER

Richard Harker — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:39:22 +0000

Anyone struggling to find ways of filling the summer holidays now has the perfect solution by looking at a handy guide to all the events going on in museums and galleries across Leeds.

A new ‘what’s on’ guide to all the events and activities taking place at the nine Leeds City Council-managed museums and galleries is now available to be picked up for free at every venue as well as the Leeds Visitor Centre and tourist information centres in and around the city.

The guide gives details of what’s on where for families and young people to enjoy at the nine venues – Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds City Museum, Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, Leeds Industrial Museum, Lotherton Hall, Temple Newsam and Thwaite Mills Watermill – from now until the end of August.

Aside from basic details of regular events, the guide also details the activities on offer by theme and also a useful week-by-week guide of things to do throughout the holidays. These include events around the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, an exhibition of 1960s and 70s British fashion, a spectacular birds of prey demonstration, arts and crafts, fancy dress, bug hunts, a special football exhibition, a dog show and even a teddy bears’ picnic and a welly-throwing competition!

The guide can also be downloaded from the Leeds museums and galleries website at www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries. All the events are part of the wider Summer of Fun in Leeds, with details of all the council-managed free or low-cost events and activities going on around the city able to be accessed through the new web portal at www.leeds.gov.uk/summeroffun.

NEW STREET LIGHTING PROJECT TO START IN MOORTOWN SEPTEMBER 2009

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:40:48 +0000

Moortown councillors have just been told that the new lighting for Moortown ward is due to begin to be changed Sept/Oct this year, not next year.

The company doing the work has offered to do a presentation to local people about what is going on regarding street lighting in the area so we are working on plan which will allow residents a chance to have their say.

“As soon as we can confirm venues, dates and time we will contact community groups in the first instance and explore ways of advertising the consultation events.” Councillor Richard Harker

£1,035 FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT FROM LOCAL COUNCILLORS

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:11:06 +0000

The Friends of Highwood, a local community group partnership made up from members of the Queenshill Residents Association, Highwood Residents and Moortown Baptist Church and they are planning their next Community Fun Day.

The Friends of Highwood have already organised 3 very successful community fun days and looking forward to their next one on 19^th September 2009. This year they plan to build on last year’s success by increasing the number of activities on offer.

The fun day will take place on the open green space in the middle of the Queenshill Estate. They are planning a bouncy castle and the Urban Circus, who will provide jugglers and other activities.

Cllr Richard Harker said

“The annual Friends of Highwood Community Fun Day is always great fun so put the date in your diary.

“Your Moortown Liberal Democrat Councillors are keen to support community groups and the Highwood project is great because it brings about co-operation between three diverse groups. The result is an important environmental project but it has also resulted in many new and lasting friendships”.

The Friends of Highwood have worked hard to improve the small area of woodland between the Queenshills and the Highwoods over several years. They organise clean up days and act as guardians of this important green space.

Their hard work has returned a piece of woodland back to a major community facility. Because of their efforts and vision the woodland now attracts a wide variety of wild animals, birds and insects. This week work will start on some steps, timber edged and filled with woodchip, these step will make clean up days easier as well as making the woodland more accessible to local residents who just want somewhere quiet to walk. The work will cost £1,035 and is being paid for by their local councillor’s out of a capital funding pot they control.

LATEST GRANTS FROM THE LEEDS N.E. INNER WELL BEING FUND

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:50:32 +0000

The Leeds North East Inner Area Committee have made to following grants at a meeting of the committee on 20^th July.

If you would like more information about these grants or how to apply for one then please contact me at the Civic Hall, Leeds LS1 1UR

i) North East (Inner) Area Committee Community Charter –

Production and Distribution of Charter – £6,000 Revenue – A

maximum figure of £3,000 be allocated to produce and

distribute the Charter to local community groups and

organisations as widely as possible within available

resources – Approved;

(ii) Radio Jcom – Community Radio Broadcasting Station –

£8,000 Capital – Approved subject to match funding from

North East (Outer) Area Committee and a business plan

that requires no future revenue funding contributions

from Leeds City Council;

(iii) Youth Services – Prince Phillip Motorbike Project – £15,039

Revenue – An initial figure of £7,500 be allocated to fund

the project during the summer school holiday period –

Approved;

(iv) Youth Services – Wii Games Equipment – £1,680 Capital –

Approved;

(v) Youth Services – Graffiti Workshops – £1,650 Revenue –

Declined;

(vi) Youth Services – Baby Reality Project – £1,800 Revenue –

Approved;

(vii) Youth Services – Coaching Schools – £1,358 Revenue –

Approved;

ANOTHER DECREASE IN REPORTED CRIME IN MEANWOOD & MOORTOWN

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:55:28 +0000

Since week-ending 1^st of June overall crime in Moortown Ward has shown a further decrease of 17%

An analysis of reports to the police of anti social behaviour identifies a hot spot in Meanwood around Parkside Crescent, Stainbeck Road and Stonegate Road. This is an area that the police with continue to target because the area has also suffered 11 burglaries. In almost all cased entry was gained by snapping of the Euro Profile Lock. Property targeted was mainly electrical items such as IPods and laptop computers.

In the six weeks from week-ending 1^st June 104 crimes were reported compared to 125 in the previous six week. Recently Moortown residents surveyed has registered the highest satisfaction score in all the divisions of the West Yorkshire Force.

Cllr Richard Harker

“The neighbourhood policing team are doing a fantastic job.

As I go round the ward many residents have told me that the police and the PSCOs [paid for by the council] are doing a great job.

In most cases resident appear to be on first name terms with the police and PCSOs.”

£180,000 TO IMPROVE THE PLAY SPACE IN MEANWOOD PARK WELCOMED

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:31:34 +0000

£180,000 to be spent refurbishing the play space in Meanwood Park.

Councillors, Richard Harker and Brenda Lancaster have recently led a public consultation in the Park with young people and their parents to establish what needs to be included in a refurbishment of their play space.

Cllr Richard Harker (Lib Dem, Moortown)

“There was a tremendous response from local young people and my colleagues and I look are working with Council Officers to ensure residents and users of the play area get the layout and equipment they want. Work will begin once the consultation has finished and playground will be restored by March 2010.

Cllr Brenda Lancaster (Lib Dem, (Moortown)

“My colleagues and I are extremely pleased to get what is a substantial investment for our area. The refurbishment will result in a much improved facility which we hope will be well used. This is just a first step in bringing new investment in this much used and loved park.”

THOUGH LOVE NOT THE FREEDOM TO RUM AMOK

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:22:51 +0000

Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable has today delivered a speech on reform of banking regulation to the London Stock Exchange.

In the speech, he will the ways in which the current regulatory model could be improved, and call for:

•RBS and Lloyds to be broken up before they are returned to private ownership

•Highly paid bankers to publish details of their remuneration and confirm they are resident and domiciled in the UK

•The FSA to remain as a unitary regulator

•A long-term role for state banking, rather than the quick sale of state-owned banks

•The scrapping of the ‘woefully misconceived’ Asset Protection Scheme

Vince Cable said; “The Government has yet to grapple with the challenge posed by the Governor of the Bank of England: that if a bank is too big to fail it is too big. One approach is to make it easier for big institutions to fail. My approach to the City is not one of hostility, or of obsequiousness. I recognise its importance. But it needs ‘tough love’, not the freedom to run amok.“

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YOUNG PEOPLE LET DOWN BY LABOUR

Richard Harker — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:27:14 +0000

Today is the last day of the summer examinations. August will bring the results when 1000s of young people across Leeds will know how they have got on. But already many young people in Leeds are disappointed because Labour has let them down.

Labour’s introduction of tuition and top up fees was a betrayal of our future – not to mention another broken election promise.

Thousands of young people have been put off going to university. Many thousands more find themselves saddled with huge debts that will take years to pay off.That’s no way to start off in life.

Amazingly, the Conservatives agree with Labour on this issue. They won’t deliver any change for young people and students.

Only the Liberal Democrats want to abolish Labour’s tuition and top up fees. They believe that a good education should be available to every young person - regardless of how well off they are.

Liberal Democrats also want to make sure that young people are treated fairly. It’s just wrong that young people do not get the same pay as older people for the same work. Join us in the fight for fair opportunities.

MOORTOWN COUNCILLOR ENSURES LEEDS FLIES THE FLAG FOR VETERENS

Richard Harker — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:31:16 +0000

On Monday 22 June at 10.30am, Leeds joined hundreds of councils throughout the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man in raising a unique flag to support Britain’s first ever Armed Forces Day.

Flags will be flown the length and breadth of the country from the Shetland Islands to Land’s End and from Lowestoft (England’s most easterly point) to the Scilly Isles. The specially designed flags, based on the Union Jack, will be raised at 10.30am on Monday 22 June, in ceremonies across the country. This marks the beginning of a week of events leading up to Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June.In addition to more than 450 local authorities, over 3000 members of the public, businesses and schools will also fly official Armed Forces Day flags to join the celebrations to honour Britain’s Armed Forces - past, present and future.

Armed Forces Day flags will also be flown where British Servicemen and women are serving overseas, including in Afghanistan, Iraq, Cyprus, Germany, Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands.

Councillor Brenda Lancaster, who has been working with Leeds Veterens and was in Normandy for the D Day celebrations, commented:

“It is important that veterans and serving members of the armed forces are aware of the gratitude and admiration of Leeds people for all that they have done and continue to do for people across the world.

“Leeds as a city is proud to fly this flag in support of all our armed forces – past, present and future.”

An event to celebrate Armed Forces Day in Leeds will take place on Saturday, 27 June at Leeds Town Hall, 1 – 6pm.

LEEDS INTERNATIONAL YOUR FESTIVAL : BREEZE

Richard Harker — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:39:09 +0000

The Breeze International Youth Festival (BIYF), run by Leeds City Council’s Arts & Regeneration Unit, offers an exciting array of events, performances, masterclasses and activities to get young people interested in and involved in the arts this June.

To find out what’s happening at the festival, visit their website at: http://www.breezeleeds.org/BIYF

Download a festival brochure from: http://www.breezeleeds.org/pg/6/About_the_festival

The festival begins on Monday 22 June with the BIYF radio project ‘Roundhay Radio’ broadcasting over the airways 12-8pm every day until Saturday 28 June on 87.7fm or online at www.breezeleeds.org/BIYF

From 26 - 29 June, BIYF also opens up Leeds city centre for the spectacular BIYF Celebration Weekend. As well as fun for young people aged 13 - 19, there will be a whole host of events and performances on offer for the whole family. The Carriageworks, Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds City Museum, Hyde Park Picture House, the BBC, Northern Ballet Theatre, Yorkshire Dance, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Mediafish and First Floor at the West Yorkshire Playhouse are just some of the organisations involved this year.

You may know some young people aged 13 - 19 who would like to try out a free masterclass with an expert arts practitioner. To see what’s on offer, download the Festival Masterclasses brochure from here: http://www.breezeleeds.org/pg/6/About_the_festival To book a place, call (0113) 247 8305.

Finally they will be welcoming international guests from around the world on Monday 29 June. The young people are paired with local high schools, giving them the chance to work with Leeds young people on a range of activities and also learn about eachother’s lives, education and culture.

If you would like any other information about the festival, please call the BIYF Team on (0113) 247 8305 or visit the website.

If you would like to attend one of their ticketed events, please contact Ann Wishart on 0113 2478049 by Wednesday 24 June to reserve your seats.

NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSING : TONGUE LANE

Richard Harker — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:43:36 +0000

As part of our pedestrian crossing scheme we intend to carry out works at the above location. The works will consist of the construction of a new zebra crossing.

The work is planned to commence on Monday 29 June 2009. The contractor’s working hours will be from 0930 to 1530 Monday to Friday and the works will be completed in approximately 2 weeks.

Pedestrian access will be available at all times and every effort will be made to maintain access to your property throughout the working period, however there will be occasions when access by vehicle is restricted. Your co-operation in ensuring your vehicle is not parked on the carriageway during the works would be appreciated.

We would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience and assure you that every effort will be made to keep disruption to a minimum. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact The Highways Helpline on [0113] 2224410.

HIGH QUALITY TRANSPORT SYSTEM PLAN - PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Richard Harker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:07:48 +0000

New Generation Transport (NGT) Position Statement - Date: May 2009

Metro and Leeds City Council are working in partnership to develop a bus-based rapid transit system for Leeds known as NGT (New Generation Transport). The NGT scheme represents a major investment in the City of Leeds aimed at providing a high quality public transport system to support the Leeds’ economy, improve the local environment and relieve congestion. It aims, along with other transport and public transport measures, to provide a step change in the way public transport operates within the City.

Following the cancellation of the Leeds ‘Supertram’ in November 2005 by the Secretary of State for Transport, Leeds and Metro were encouraged by the Department for Transport to consider more economical and flexible bus based systems rather than a tram network. The NGT scheme is being developed in response to this advice. The system would transport people into Leeds City Centre and along key radial routes. Dedicated lanes and priority at junctions would make journeys from park and ride sites at the City’s edge and key destinations faster and more reliable.

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MEANWOODPARK PLAYGROUND REFURBISHMENT - “TELL US WHAT YOU WANT”

Richard Harker — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:23:36 +0000

The children’s playground in Meanwood Park has been in need of refurbishment for a long time.

So following vigorous lobbying your local councillors are pleased to announce that money to restore the playground has been found. Your councillors have also been able to obtain extra cash to improve and expand the scheme.

Now we need you to have your say. There will be an on site consultation for children and young people to have their say on 11^th June between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the play area.

“It has taken a long time to assemble all the money needed to progress the refurbishment so we need the future users of the playground to tell us what they want” commented Cllr Richard Harker.

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS - EUROPEAN MANIFESTO KEY POINTS

Richard Harker — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:27:41 +0000

In our European manifesto Liberal Democrats pledge to:

Put money in people’s pockets with big, permanent tax cuts for ordinary people and families, funded by closing loopholes and unfair exemptions that benefit big business and the wealthy. There is a growing problem of companies and banks using offshore financial centres and other means to avoid paying their fair share in tax. This can only be stopped if EU countries co-ordinate better and are stricter at cracking down on offshore centres.

Create more jobs and chart a green road out of recession. The Liberal Democrats will work with our European neighbours to create thousands of new jobs by breaking down trade barriers across Europe and boosting support for green jobs. Liberal Democrats want to create new jobs in green industries, put money in people’s pockets from saving energy, and build a transport network we can all be proud of. We will encourage other European countries to put in place similar investments to ensure we emerge from recession stronger and greener than before.

Make banks work for us. British banks are inextricably bound up with banking systems across Europe. We must work together to keep an eye on how banks are operating across Europe and get a grip on the behaviour of credit institutions. We want more co-operation in Europe between national financial services authorities and the European Central Bank.

Catch criminals, sex offenders and terrorists. Our MEPs support greater co-operation between police forces such as the European Arrest Warrant that helps Britain swiftly bring back suspects to face justice in this country rather than wait for the old lengthy extradition procedures.

Protect privacy and human rights. We need guaranteed privacy safeguards on access to databases by police and intelligence agencies, including when access is given to non-EU countries such as the US.

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DIANA WALLIS MEP “THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD DO THE HONOURABLE THING…”

Richard Harker — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:44:50 +0000

Local Liberal Democrat MEP Diana Wallis, author of the European Parliament’s investigative report into the failure of Equitable Life, has today welcomed the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s follow-up report criticising the government for sidestepping compensation for some investors in Equitable Life.

The Parliamentary Ombudsman’s report into the near-collapse of the private pension provider identified maladministration by various government departments. Despite a government apology, she has produced a report into the response entitled Injustice Unremedied.

Yorkshire & the Humber Liberal Democrat Diana Wallis MEP, a Vice-President of the European Parliament, said:

“The Parliamentary Ombudsman makes just the point we have been making: that this is a screaming injustice still waiting to be remedied. It beggars belief that the Government has still issued no more than a letter to reply to our Parliament’s detailed report of hundreds of pages setting out compelling evidence of regulatory failure.

“When will this government own up? I t should do the honourable thing and compensate the losers on the basis of justice, not need, which is a measure no court of law would use as a yard-stick. the Chadwick enquiry set up the government is just a further delaying tactic and it is good that the Ombudsman had stood up and denounced it so roundly.’

GOVERNMENT CLIMB DOWN

Richard Harker — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:20:05 +0000

The Government has scrapped plans to build a national database of all internet browsing, emails, phone calls and social networking activity.

Instead, the Government proposes to store such information with individual communications companies - which would cost the tax payer a staggering £2 billion over ten years.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary Chris Huhne said:

“I am pleased that the Government has climbed down from the Big Brother plan for a centralised database of all our emails and phone calls. However, any legislation that requires individual communications providers to keep data on who called whom and when will need strong safeguards on access.

           “There has to be a careful balance between investigative powers and the right to privacy.”

You can read the full story on the Freedom Bill website: http://tr.im/k2kM

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DIANA WALLIS REGION’S BEST PERFORMING MEP

Richard Harker — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:15:32 +0000

News Release Diana Wallis MEP, Liberal Democrat, Yorkshire & the Humber Local Liberal Democrat is region’s best performing Euro MP

According to reports in the Brussels-based English language newspaper European Voice, Diana Wallis, the Liberal Democrat Euro MP, is the region’s best performing MEP, putting her ahead of her five Labour, Conservative and UKIP colleagues in Yorkshire & the Humber. In fact, Diana Wallis, an MEP since 1999, is placed 10th out of the entire complement of 784 MEPs across 27 EU states.

The article picked up an analysis of MEPs by the website www.parlorama.eu and is ‘based on ratings derived from a combination of attendance both at full sessions of the Parliament and Committee meetings and the number of reports, resolutions and written and oral questions’.

Diana Wallis said she was delighted that her work was recognised by an independent body:

“Currently politicians are having something of a bad press, so I am delighted to see that others think I, at least, am doing my job properly. But really I am only doing what all Euro MPs should be doing on behalf of the people they represent.”

THE LEEDS CITY REGION BECOMES A GOVERNMENT PILOT

Richard Harker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:12:47 +0000

Chancellor Alistair Darling in his budget speech announced that the Leeds City Region is to be granted pilot status. This will give the City Region more control over spending and programmes for housing, transport, regeneration, skills and innovation

Cllr Richard Harker welcoming the Chancellor’s proposals on behalf Meanwood and Moortown Liberal Democrats said:

“The Leeds City Region Partnership has great potential to deliver economic prosperity in the city region and should be welcomed as it see a move towards local decision making. Liberal Democrats are delighted with the decision. Pilot status means that local councils can work together can support local businesses and economies more effectively and achieve economic recovery more quickly than would otherwise be possible. ”

The success of the Leeds City Region in securing agreement to advance its proposals will enable the city region partner local authorities to support activity to minimise the impact of the economic downturn and accelerate economic recovery.
The Partnership submitted its bid to become a pilot city region in late March, along with six other city regions across the country. The bid included proposals for greater powers and control over funding for areas such as housing, regeneration, innovation and skills and support to businesses adapting to changing economic circumstances.

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HELP LEEDS GET TO THE BOTTOM OF REDUCING WASTE : SUPPORT REAL NAPPIES

Richard Harker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:57:11 +0000

Liberal Democrat Councillor Steve Smith, executive member responsible for environmental services said:
“As well as reducing the amount of household waste we send to landfill, using real nappies instead of disposables can save Leeds families hundreds of pounds.“We hope our cash back and free trial incentives together with events held during Real Nappy Week will help raise awareness of modern washable nappies and allow parents to make the best decisions for their family, their purse and the environment.” Parents and carers are being urged to help Leeds to get to the bottom of reducing waste - by actively supporting Real Nappy Week, which gets underway on Monday 27 April.

To help encourage new parents and carers to try real nappies as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposables, Leeds City Council is giving one lucky baby a ‘birth to potty’ real nappy kit.

In one year alone the average baby can fill 12 wheelie bins with disposable nappies. In Leeds there are over 8000 births per year that equates to over 5000 tonnes of nappy waste, most of which ends up in landfill.

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MOORTOWN WARD PLANNING APPLICATION FOR WEEK ENDING 16 APRIL 2009

Richard Harker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:40:06 +0000

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NOTHING MUCH IN THE BUDGET FOR RESIDENTS OF MEANWOOD & MOORTOWN

Richard Harker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:29:08 +0000

The Budget will do nothing for ordinary residents of Meanwood & Moortown, who have been clobbered by rising food, fuel and transport prices, local Liberal Democrat have said.

The Budget was criticised for failing to give much needed help to those struggling in recession by refusing to back Liberal Democrat calls to cut income tax by £700 for the vast majority of people.

Commenting Richard Harker said:

“As the cost of food, heating, water and transport continue to rise, families in [YOUR AREA] haven’t been given any practical help by the Government.

“People who aren’t on huge salaries are noticing more and more of their cash is going on the basics. Gordon Brown should be putting money back into their pockets by cutting income tax for the vast majority of taxpayers by £700.

“Britain’s taxes are too heavy on those who can least afford it and too easy to avoid for those who know how.

“Labour is out of ideas and out of steam. This Government has condemned us to years of unemployment and a decade of debt.”

WORK STARTS ON £1.3 million SCHEME TO REFURBISH BUSY CITY CENTRE STREET

Richard Harker — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:06:38 +0000

“ I welcome this investment. The city centre generates an business income of £1.2 billion a year and provides thousands of jobs”“An attractive vibrant centre will attract visitors not just from Yorkshire but from the rest of the UK and abroad. An enjoyable experience will encourage a return visit.

“I am especially pleased that the new scheme involves the planting of trees, a further ‘greening of our city.” Cllr Richard Harker, Executive Board Member

The transformation of Leeds city centre is continuing as work starts on the £1.3m refurbishment of Lands Lane.Lands Lane is the latest street in the city centre to be refurbished as part of the council’s ongoing improvement programme, aimed at revitalising the pedestrian area of the city centre. Work started this week and will be completed in the autumn.One of the most popular retail streets in the city, Lands Lane will benefit from new York stone paving, new trees and high quality seating. The scheme includes the refurbishment of the lower part of Lands Lane outside WH Smith which represents an exciting opportunity to make the most of one of the city centre’s open spaces.The area will be given a ‘plaza’ feel to make the space feel as large as possible and granite seating will provide shoppers with somewhere to sit, rest and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the area.

As well as Lands Lane, Leeds City Council recently announced plans to refurbish two further streets in the city centre: Bond Street and the pedestrianised part of Kirkgate.

In addition to the paving refurbishment works, plans are also in place for the development and installation of a new city centre on-street walking map and signage system to help visitors, residents and workers alike to find their way around the city centre on foot.

REPAIR WORKS STREET LANE - MOORTOWN STONEGATE ROAD TO HARROGATE ROAD

Richard Harker — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:14:02 +0000

Every street in Leeds is inspected and assessed on an annual basis. Your street has been identified as requiring significant work. The attached summary of work and leaflet gives detailed information about why the work is being undertaken and what it involves.

Approximate start date: 20 April Duration of work: 1 week

Due to the range of work involved there may be some delay between the different stages. We will try to keep this delay to a minimum and keep you informed at each stage.

During construction work it is usual that some disruption will occur, we will make every effort to keep this to a minimum. Access for emergency services and access to property will be maintained at all times, your patience and understanding will be greatly appreciated.

Should you need any further information regarding the proposed works, please do not hesitate to contact us on the above phone number or via email or visit our website www.leeds.gov.uk/roadmaintenance.

CHELSEA GARDEN DETAILS GO ON DISPLAY

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:33:59 +0000

Details of the show garden which will represent Leeds at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show are to be put on public display at Civic Hall next week.

A model of ‘The HESCO Garden’, together with images and supporting information, will be on show in the council ante-chamber from Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April for interested members of the public to drop in and see for free.

The garden, which will compete against the world’s finest designs at the famous horticulture event in London next month, has been created and produced by Leeds City Council’s Parks and Countryside Service and sponsors HESCO Bastion Limited, who are funding this year’s entry.

The theme behind The HESCO Garden is to raise awareness of how to address the problems posed by flash-flooding, which caused considerable damage in Leeds and all over the UK during the extreme floods in the summer of 2007. One of the key aims is to explain how people can make small changes in their own gardens to help limit the effects of climate change and therefore reduce the chances of flash floods occurring.

The garden design is inspired by rain gardens which are popular in America as a way of holding water and releasing it slowly to limit flash flooding. Modelled on a typical Yorkshire garden, the garden draws on a number of different techniques and uses locally-sourced materials combined with plants which flourish in wet conditions.

Aside from raising awareness of the problem for people of all ages, an education project is also taking place at primary schools across the city to teach young people about the water cycle, climate change and why flooding happens.

COUNCIL TALKS WITH TRADE UNION OVER CHANGES TO REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:25:38 +0000

Council chiefs have begun talks with trade unions over plans to make changes to the city’s refuse collection service.

In meetings council officials set out a series of measures, which they believe will improve refuse collection services for residents whilst producing significant savings.

The talks aim to seek commitment from the trade unions – Unison, Unite and GMB – to help the council drive forward the changes needed to improve the service. Now refuse collection staff will be invited to discussions and presentations to enable them to find out more about the plans. Staff and unions will be given the opportunity to agree to a package of service improvements.

The city has ambitious recycling targets and aims to be recycling over 50 percent of all household waste by 2020, failure to do this will see the council face financial penalties for continuing to landfill its waste. The council has committed to invest in more services for recycling, worth £5million per year. Council chiefs have advised that current collection costs must be reduced and run as efficiently as possible so that funding can be identified to reinvest in new services.

The council is seeking commitment from the unions and refuse staff to work together with them to make some fundamental changes in order that the council provides residents with a service which is better value for money and flexible enough to meet recycling demands.

Both in-house and independent reviews have identified where significant savings and improvements could be made.

If agreement cannot be reached with unions and staff on the improvement plans, the council will look to invite the private sector to bid to run the waste collection services in Leeds.

“CUT TAXES FOR LEEDS NORTH EAST RESIDENTS” say AQILA CHOUDHRY

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:09:33 +0000

Thousands of people in Meanwood & Moortown will be taken out of income tax altogether by new tax proposals launched by the Liberal Democrats. And thousands more will see their income tax bill slashed by £700 a year.

The plans were launched by Party Leader Nick Clegg on 20^th April who said that they would boost family budgets battered by rising food, power and transport prices. The plans call for the personal tax allowance to be raised to £10,000

Aqila Choudhry, Parliamentary spokesperson said, “Thousands of families on low income in our area will benefit from this tax cut. They will be lifted out of income tax altogether.

“People earning over £10,000 will pay £700 less income tax a year, paid for by ending the loopholes and tax avoidance schemes used by the wealthy and big corporations.

“Ordinary people are struggling because of the recession. Now is the time to make a far reaching and permanent change to the tax system that benefits those on low and middle incomes. Liberal Democrats want to see more money left in the pockets of ordinary people rather than taken away by the Government.

“Here in Leeds North East Liberal Democrats will be going into the general election committed to a lasting income tax cut.”

QUEENSHILL WAY

Richard Harker — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:59:20 +0000

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(2)ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991LEEDS CITY COUNCIL (QUEENSHILL WAY)(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2009

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that because highway reconstruction works are required Leeds City Council intends in not less than 7 days to make an Order the effect of which will be as follows.

No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to be driven along Queenshill Way from its junction with Stonegate Road to its end.

A diversionary route for residents will be available via Stonegate Road and Skyte House.

The Order is intended to come into operation on 5 May 2009 and will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months although it is envisaged that the works can be completed by 24 December 2009.

All communications with regard to this Notice should be addressed to the City Services Department (Highways Planning), Selectapost 6, Ring Road, Middleton Leeds LS10 4AX, for the attention of Mr B De-Lucchi (telephone: (0113) 2477576).

Dated this 24 day of April 2009 Nicolé JacksonAssistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance)Civic Hall LEEDS LS1 1UR

GAIN AN INSIGHT INTO ISLAMIC CIVILISATION

Richard Harker — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:03:40 +0000

I received the following message today.

May the blessings of God be upon you

From: S.Al-Afandi@leeds.ac.uk

To: themabster@hotmail.co.uk

Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:22:18 +0100

Subject: Publicity for a new event ‘Unveiling Islam in Modern Society’

Assalamu’alaikum

I would be very grateful if you could widely advertise the following event:

The Lifelong Learning Centre in collaboration with the Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies Department at the University of Leeds are celebrating the cultural diversity weekend by offering the chance to gain an insight into Islamic civilisation through a FREE half day seminar (Saturday 9 May from 9.30am – 2.00pm) at Bradford Central Library.

This event will explore the contribution of Islam and Islamic civilisation to modern society including the significant role of Islamic science and medicine and the fascinating history of Muslim Arabs relationship with Europe. We will also explore the principles of Islamic banking and interest-based finance in relation to the present credit crunch.

The details of the event including the programme is attached.

This event is open to all, a booking form is also attached.

Many thanks,

Samar

Dr.Samar Al-Afandi

Programme Manager

Lifelong Learning Centre

University of Leeds

Leeds LS2 9JT

Tel 0113 343 3188

email s.al-afandi@leeds.ac.uk

MOORTOWN WARD PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR WEEKENDING 17.04.09

Richard Harker — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:23:56 +0000

09/01343/FU/HE       1 Falkland Mount                   Single storey side extension.

09/01356/FU/HE       2 Moor Allerton Way              Part two storey part first floor side extension with new roof over existing side extens and open porch to front. [Dormer windows to side and rear are permitted development]

09/01442/FU/HE       408 Street Lane                    Detached double garage to rear.

00/01438/FU/HE       11 Talbot Rise                       Single storey rear extension.

STREET LANE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC

Richard Harker — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:37:13 +0000

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(2)ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991LEEDS CITY COUNCIL (STREET LANE (PART)(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) NOTICE 2009

WHEREAS Leeds City Council is the traffic authority for the Leeds Metropolitan District; and

WHEREAS highway resurfacing works are to take place TAKE NOTICE that in the interests of public safety it is considered necessary to prohibit vehicular use of

1.      Street Lane between its junctions with Stonegate Road and Scott Hall Road

2.      Street Lane between its junction with Scott Hall Road and Harrogate Road

Only one of the above sections of road will be closed at a time.

DIVERSIONARY ROUTE : A diversionary route for vehicles affected by the closure will be available via

1.      Northbound traffic -Scott Hall Road and Stonegate Road

Southbound traffic -Scott Hall Road and King Lane

2.      Northbound - Harrogate Road and Scott Hall Road

Southbound - Harrogate Road and King Lane

PROGRAMMED WORKS: The works are scheduled to take place between 09:30 and 15:30 hours, weekdays only, from 20 April for a period of 21 days.

All communications with regard to this Notice should be addressed to Highway Services, Selectapost 6, Ring Road, Middleton Leeds LS10 4AX, for the attention of Mr C Steeples (telephone: (0113) 3950612).

Dated this 7 day of April 2009 Nicolé JacksonAssistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance)Civic Hall LEEDS LS1 1UR

“FAILED BANK CHIEFS SHOULD BE DISQUALIFIED” NICK CLEGG in the TIMES 06/06/09

Richard Harker — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:15:44 +0000

Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg has demanded that those who led the banks onto the rocks through reckless decision-making should be stopped from running banks in the future.

Backing the call, local Lib Dem campaigner Richard Harker said, “These people have wrecked once great banks. They have left the taxpayer to pick up the bailout bill of over a trillion pounds.

“Their huge payoffs and pensions must be stopped. There should be no reward for failure.”

“THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS ARE A SUPRISINGLY RESILIENT FORCE.” INDEPENDENT on SUNDAY 08/03/09

Richard Harker — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:10:07 +0000

Liberal Democrats celebrated the party’s 21^st birthday at their recent spring conference. The party was formed when the Liberals merged with the Social Democrats back in 1988.

Now we are the strongest 3^rd party in Britain for 80 years. With 63 MPs, 4,500 councillors and control of many of Britain’s biggest councils, we are definitely a force to be reckoned with!

If you want to join us go to out website: http://www.libdems.org.uk/get_involved

MOORTOWN WARD PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR WEEK ENDING 2nd APRIL

Richard Harker — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:30:19 +0000

09/01257FU/HE   23 Chelwood Avenue. Single storey rear extension.

09/01292/FU/HE   15 Stonegate Road.   Dormer window to rear of flat.

CLIMATE CHANGE NEEDS INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION

Richard Harker — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:16:43 +0000

Climate change does not stop at international borders so we need to work with other countries to protect our environment and our future.

That is why local Liberal Democrat MEP Diana Wallis has been working hard to support international action to tackle climate change. Only a few months ago, a new European wide plan was passed to help clean up por air and water and to tackle the use of dangerous chemicals.

But much more needs to be done.

Sadly not everyone is on board with this. Both the Conservatives and UKIP want to isolate Britain from Europe. They oppose working with other countries on issues like climate change.

Some Conservatives don’t even believe climate change exists!

With the Conservatives stuck in the past and Labour letting us down on almost everything right now, we need new leadership on the environment and the other big issues facing Britain today.

The Liberal Democrats can provide this. Nick Ckegg has taken the Liberal Democrats to their highest opinion poll rating in years. On the economy, Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable has a clear vision about what needs to be done to create   green jobs and get Britain out of recession.

Here in Leeds, our local Liberal Democrat MEP Diana Wallis has been a strong voice for international action to boost the green economy in order to boost the British economy and to support action on climate change.

“…LUDICROUS … ILLEGAL, IMMORAL AND INEFFECTIVE…”

Richard Harker — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:13:57 +0000

The DNA of a baby under the age of one has been stored on the national DNA database, Liberal Democrat research has revealed.

Jacqui Smith was forced into the shocking admission in response to a Parliamentary Question from Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary Chris Huhne. The Home Secretary told Mr Huhne that “as at November 26 2008, the youngest person with a profile on the NDNAD was aged under one year and the oldest was over 90 years old.”

An outraged Mr Huhne responded saying it was “ludicrous” that a baby should be put on the database. “It is illegal, immoral and ineffective to keep the DNA of a baby on a national police database as if they had committed some felony.”

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT FREEDOM BILL

Richard Harker — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:05:11 +0000

The Liberal Democrats have published a Freedom Bill, and are calling for the public to campaign with them to support it.

This new law would reverse the many attacks on civil liberties and democratic rights that UK citizens have experienced under both the Conservatives and Labour.

Proposals in the bill include repeal of the Identity Cards Act 2006, to halt the introduction of identity cards and National Identity Register; restoration of the right to protest freely outside Parliament; and the strengthening of Freedom of Information laws so that government and public bodies can be held properly accountable.

The Freedom Bill would reverse the many attacks on civil liberties and democratic rights that UK citizens have suffered. We want to get it passed through Parliament - and for that we need your help. Please sign our petition and share this site with your friends to help build up the pressure to make the Freedom Bill become the Freedom Act.

MOORTOWN RESIDENTS OBJECT TO GOOGLE LATITUDE

Richard Harker — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:39:58 +0000

“Several Moortown residents have contacted me about Google Latitude, so I am pleased to report that Liberal Democrat MPs. Are on the case.”

Liberal Democrat MPs have expressed their concern about Google’s new phone tracking system, Latitude.The service makes available a user’s location data on a time-to-time or continuous basis. Tom Brake MP and Chris Huhne MP have tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) warning that the device has potential security risks and could substantially endanger user privacy. The Liberal Democrats believe that without adequate safeguards, the programme could present an unnecessary danger.

CONGRATULATION TO THE LEEDS COMMUNITY TRUST

Richard Harker — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:33:49 +0000

The Leeds Community Trust is about to celebrate its 25^th Anniversary and having given a magnificent £1,000,000 to underprivileged families.    Their two fundraising shops can be found at 14 – 16 Green Road, Meanwood.

“I know these two shops well and always call in after surgery at the Co-op. They have a fantastic collection of books for sale. Armed with new supply of reading I then retire to the local café for the full English all day breakfast.

“I am very impressed by the work done by the Leeds Community Trust. In 2008 they paid out 507 cash grants. There were also 284 emergency items supplied including items like cookers, fridges, and push chairs. The list of items lists 36 different sorts. On top of all this there was help for children who needed a new bed and bedding.”

The Trust looks at each case compassionately, without prejudice, paying careful attention to the number of people who will benefit from their assistance, particularly the children.

The Trust in its Annual Report has stressed that it needs people to be generous in two ways. Firstly by clearing out cupboards and wardrobes and then donating goods for sale. Secondly by calling in that their two shops and purchasing something.

You can contact the Trust by email tafelton@thecommunitytrust.org

MOORTOWN WARD PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR WEEK ENDING 26th MARCH

Richard Harker — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:40:35 +0000

09/0791/FU/HE   25 Woodlea Garth Conversion of garage into a habitable room.

09/01147/FU/HE    3 Sherbourne Drive Retrospective application to convert garage into habitable room.

“GIVE POWER BACK TO LOCAL PEOPLE”

Richard Harker — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:04:35 +0000

Too often, people’s opinions about what happens in their area are ignored. The Labour Government has taken local decisions away from local people and given power to faceless bureaucrats in Whitehall and the Conservatives won’t give it back to you. Time and time again Labour and Tory proposals have taken power back to Westminster and Whitehall. The Liberal Democrats are different. We believe that local people make the best decisions about their area. We will scrap the ‘Whitehall knows best’ rules and targets that mess up and delay decisions about key local issues like housing, and parks, gardens and the countryside. Local people will be set free to make the key decisions about their area and to improve their services, with the money needed to make a real difference switched from the Treasury’s coffers to local communities.

Read the rest of this entry. Read the rest of this entry.

MOORTOWN COMMUNITY GROUP: http://sites.google.com/site/moortowncommunitygroup/Home/about-us

Richard Harker — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:45:50 +0000

Moortown Community Group is a voluntary association established by local residents in the summer of 2008. Its founding members were united by a feeling that Moortown residents would be better able to influence decisions on planning and other Council service areas through active work with local residents, elected Councillors and Leeds City Council Officers to ensure that the essential character of the Moortown area is protected and enhanced for present and future generations.

This will be achieved by working closely with local residents and businesses to actively influence major developments and provision of services in the area. One of its objectives is to produce a Neighbourhood Design Statement (NDS) for Moortown which can be adopted by Leeds City Council as a Supplementary Planning Document for the area. Design Statements set out not to resolve individual specific planning problems of residents but rather to set down principles for the guidance of developers and planners, an approach successfully used by other like minded voluntary groups such as Adel Association, Far Headingley Village Society, Roundhay Planning Forum and Chapel Allerton Neighbourhood Plan Group (CANPlan). Other projects which MCG will be taking forward over the coming months include a ‘Moortown in Bloom Project’ and a ‘Moortown Litter Action Project’

For details of our mission statement and objectives and management committee structure, then please click on the web link below:-http://sites.google.com/site/moortowncommunitygroup/Home/about-us

WHERE WAS OUR LOCAL MP FOR THE WARM HOMES VOTE?

Richard Harker — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:54:01 +0000

Moortown & Meanwood Liberal Democrats are asking where their local MP Fabian Hamilton was on Friday when MPs voted on a new parliamentary bill aimed at ending fuel poverty.

The Bill was just 11 votes short of the number it needed to make progress.

Just one in ten Conservative MPs and one in fourteen Labour MPs were in Parliament to support the Bill. Nearly three quarters of Lib Dems were present but it was not enough to stop the Government blocking the Bill.

Richard Harker, for Moortown Liberal Democrat, said:

“The Fuel Poverty Bill was ‘talked out’ by the Government on Friday because not enough MPs turned up to support it. It needed 100 MPs but it only got 89.

“This is a crying shame. With millions of people across Britain struggling to afford to heat their homes, this Bill is desperately needed.

“With such a narrow margin of failure it is really disappointing that our local MP Fabian Hamilton was not in Parliament to support this important Bill.

“The Bill, which is being proposed by Liberal Democrat MP David Heath, would deliver a massive home insulation programme which would halve the energy needed to heat the average home. And it would end the scandal of those who use pre-pay meters – generally the least well-off – paying higher rates for their gas and electricity.

“Our best hope now is to put as much pressure as possible on the Government to change their minds and support the Bill. Without government support I am afraid it looks doomed.”

Campaign groups such as Consumer Focus and Age Concern have condemned the Government for blocking the Bill’s progress. Help the Aged have said that, “Millions of older people… will be devastated and dismayed by this result.”

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS & FRIENDS OF THE EARTH DEMAND A 42% CUT IN CARBON EMISSIONS BY 2020

Richard Harker — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:55:04 +0000

“Over recent weeks several voters in Moortown have asked me to clarify Liberal Democrat policy on climate change. I am pleased that we are supporting Friends of the Earth for the immediate adoption of a 42% reduction by 2020.“

Recent scientific studies have shown that climate change is an even greater threat than was understood even two or three years ago. The government now has a duty to react accordingly. Liberal Democrats have always argued that targets for carbon emissions reductions must be based on science not on politics. We therefore support the Friends of the Earth campaign for the immediate adoption of a 42% reduction target by 2020.

Liberal Democrats want to create a zero carbon Britain by 2050. In the Climate Change Act 2008 the government committed to an 80% emissions reduction target. Although we think the government could be more ambitious, the key now, as you make clear, is to establish a clear pathway to reaching that target. Read the rest of this entry.

MOORTOWN WARD PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR WEEK ENDING 19 MARCH 2009

Richard Harker — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:19:14 +0000

09/00817/FU/HE 24 Chelwood Grove. Two storey front extension, a part two storey part single storey rear extension.

09/00937/FU/HE 11 Woodbourne Avenue. Single storey extensions to side and rear.

09/01039/ADV   Outside number 322 Harrogate Road. 2 internally illuminated signs to bus shelter.

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD!

Richard Harker — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:44:09 +0000

Commenting on the news that Channel 4 &Taste are not bringing their food festival to Leeds this year Cllr Richard Harker commented:

“Why do we need to bring in some national company to hold a food and drink festival when within the City Region we have some of the best producers and retails of local sourced food in the country”

Marketing Leeds announced this week that event organisers had decided that because of the economic turn down Leeds would not be a venue and that they were only going to hold events in London, Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Cllr Harker is urging Marketing Leeds to hold a locally sourced food festival instead.

“ We have enough firms here in Leeds to hold a first rate food festival. Firms like Moortown’s own Bagel Nash; the Helen Francis Cake Company, Organic Dales & Clever Cow, Otley;E Oldroyd & Sons, the rhubarb ‘high priests’ of Rothwell; Wilsons of Crossgates; Granny’s Kitchen, Bramley; Wharfe Valley Farms, Collingham to name just a few of the best to be found here in Leeds.”

MOOR ALLERTON LIBRARY REOPENS 1st APRIL

Richard Harker — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:54:14 +0000

Moor Allerton Library will reopen its doors on April 1^st with a completely new look.

“I’m looking forward to the 1^st of April when the doors open to see the new look facilities in our much loved and used library. I am pleased that we have been able to secure this investment for the area.” Cllr Richard Harker

This popular library has had an extensive refurbishment – there will be areas to relax in, self issue machines, a better shelf layout, customer toilets and a lot of new books.

There will also be a month of activities in April. Log on to www.leeds.gov.uk/libraries for more information.

MOORTOWN WARD PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR WEEK ENDING 12TH MARCH

Richard Harker — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:24:20 +0000

Planning Applications for Week Ending 12^th March

09/00586/FU/HE    20 Kings Mount, Leeds LS17 5NS    New pitched roof to existing detached garage to front.

09/00679/FU/HE    5 Stainburn Gardens, Leeds LS17 8XD    Two storey side extension and porch to front

09/00604/FU/HE    45 Carr Manor View, Leeds LS17 5AG     Gable roof extension to both sides, dormer window to rear, and single storey side extension.