Councillor Richard Lewis - Page 4

Leeds Site Allocations Plan
2nd October 2017
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Leeds Site Allocations Plan (SAP) public examination update

The independent public examination of Leeds City Council’s Site Allocations Plan (SAP) is to begin next week. The consideration of the plan, which allocates land across the city for future housing, retail, employment and green space in a planned and co-ordinated way, is to start on Tuesday 10 October at 9:30am at Leeds Civic Hall.…
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Dog House Bar and Record Store
25th September 2017
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Regeneration scheme helps vinyl make a comeback at historic building

A former cloth merchant’s house in one of Leeds’s oldest streets has reached the vinyl frontier thanks to an exciting regeneration project. The building at 93 Kirkgate reopened last week as The Doghouse café and bar, with Paula’s Vinyl record shop above it, after receiving a grant through the Kirkgate Townscape Heritage Initiative. The project…
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Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme
21st September 2017
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Next phase of Leeds flood protection plans on show

Proposals for the second phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme are going on show next month to communities upstream of the city centre. A series of drop-in events are being held in Kirkstall, Horsforth, Rodley and Apperley Bridge areas of Leeds, giving residents the opportunity to view options to reduce the risk of flooding…
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Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme
12th September 2017
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Major upgrades proposed for three key Leeds junctions

Plans to improve three key road junctions in Leeds to tackle congestion and improve connectivity and air quality are to be discussed by senior councillors next week. Initial proposals to improve the three junctions at the A647/A6120 Dawsons Corner, the A660/A658 Dyneley Arms and Fink Hill/A6120 Outer Ring Road will be considered in principle…
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Linton Bridge Leeds
4th September 2017
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Images from Linton Bridge reopening celebration

A selection of images from the reopening of Linton Bridge in Leeds on Saturday following the completion of a major repair project to restore the bridge to use for the first time since December 27 2015 when it was damaged by flooding caused by the impact of Storm Eva. Linton Bridge carries the minor…
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Linton Bridge
31st August 2017
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Linton Bridge set for reopening celebration this Saturday

Linton Bridge will officially reopen this weekend with a special community celebration event. The grade II-listed bridge over the River Wharfe between Linton and Collingham will be officially reopened at 12 noon on Saturday 2 September for the first time since it was closed as a result of significant damage to its foundations caused…
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Linton Bridge
14th August 2017
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Linton Bridge reopening date revealed

Leeds City Council has confirmed the much-anticipated date Linton Bridge will reopen next month following the completion of an extensive repair project. The grade II-listed structure over the River Wharfe which connects the communities of Linton and Collingham will reopen to all users on Saturday 2 September for the first time since being closed…
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Leeds CCTV
9th August 2017
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New parking enforcement measures to increase safety around schools

To increase safety around schools in time for the new school year, Leeds City Council is introducing new measures to tackle parking near schools and in bus stops around the city. Drivers are being reminded that it is illegal, and can be dangerous, to park on zig-zag lines near schools or pedestrian crossings and…
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Grand Quarter Conservation Area
12th July 2017
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Proposal to designate a conservation area in New Briggate

Leeds City Council want to hear the public’s views on the proposal to designate a conservation area in the Grand Quarter area of New Briggate. The character of the area has been assessed and documented in a draft conservation area appraisal along with a management plan which identifies proposals for enhancement. If the conservation area…
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Leeds Cycling Starts Here
30th June 2017
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City’s future cycling strategy officially leaves the starting line

A new cycling plan for Leeds has officially been unveiled this month. This follows the creation of the ‘Leeds Cycling Starts Here’ strategy, which was developed by a partnership board including Leeds City Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), British Cycling, and Leeds Cycling Consultation Forum, and which was subject to a full…
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East Leeds Orbital Road
19th June 2017
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East Leeds plans to deliver major boost for homes and transport

This week will see a significant step forward in plans for one of the biggest infrastructure schemes the council will have delivered in 40 years, in proposals to be presented to Leeds City Council’s executive board at its meeting on Wednesday 21 June. Alongside the submission of a major planning application for the East…
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Leeds Kirkgate Market
12th June 2017
1 min read

Temporary rent reduction for traders at Leeds Kirkgate Market

All stall holders at Leeds Kirkgate Market are being given a temporary reduction in rent to allow them to invest in their businesses and help contribute to the market’s long-term viability. Following the multi-million pound refurbishment which was completed last year, footfall has now started to increase, and has returned to levels near 2015.…
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Leeds Cycling
9th June 2017
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Over 700 Yorkshire pupils to take part in 245 mile cycle relay

Children and young people from 95 schools across Yorkshire will be taking part in a cycling relay covering ten local authority areas over the next two weeks. The Schools’ Yorkshire Tour relay will start on 12th June as part of national Bike Week. The relay will see pupils from primary, secondary and special schools…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
28th April 2017
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New bridge puts cyclists on the right path

A new bridge to link the Trans Pennine Trail with Temple Newsam was officially opened this week. The new Skelton Bridge crosses the River Aire near to Skelton Lake and provides a walking and cycling route across the Lower Aire Valley, as well as linking to the Trans Pennine Trail cycle route into the…
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