West Leeds Dispatch

West Leeds Dispatch We’re a local news website for West Leeds, giving residents a voice, holding our elected members to account and keeping an eye on developments in the area.

We aim to highlight the work of volunteers in our community and encourage people to take part and set up in their own local groups. We aim to tell you about events and stories going on in West Leeds. We cover:

Armley
Bramley
Calverley
Kirkstall
Farnley (Old and New)
Farsley
Pudsey
Rodley
and Wortley

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New Wortley Community Centre hosted a vibrant community arts event on Saturday (19 July).
25/07/2025

New Wortley Community Centre hosted a vibrant community arts event on Saturday (19 July).

By Helen Fay New Wortley Community Centre hosted a vibrant community arts event on Saturday (19 July). The event, organised by South Asian Arts UK, featured a packed programme of […]

The family of murdered Horsforth schoolboy Alfie Lewis have joined forces with public and community leaders to help shap...
25/07/2025

The family of murdered Horsforth schoolboy Alfie Lewis have joined forces with public and community leaders to help shape a new strategy to tackle serious violence.

The family of murdered Horsforth schoolboy Alfie Lewis have joined forces with public and community leaders to help shape a new strategy to tackle serious violence. In a powerful show […]

The developer behind a major development with 503 apartments off Kirkstall Road is asking for feedback on its proposals.
25/07/2025

The developer behind a major development with 503 apartments off Kirkstall Road is asking for feedback on its proposals.

By John Baron The developer behind a major development with 503 apartments off Kirkstall Road is asking for feedback on its proposals. Forshaw Group has unveiled its vision for New Foundry […]

Every fortnight we publish a list of the latest licensing applications related to the seven council wards in the West Le...
25/07/2025

Every fortnight we publish a list of the latest licensing applications related to the seven council wards in the West Leeds Dispatch patch.

Every fortnight we publish a list of the latest licensing applications related to the seven council wards in the West Leeds Dispatch patch. The council’s licensing department regulates activities that require a […]

Reaching retirement age can take some getting used to: an empty desk and an empty nest (unless you’re up to your elbows ...
25/07/2025

Reaching retirement age can take some getting used to: an empty desk and an empty nest (unless you’re up to your elbows in grandkids).

By Noelle Williamson Reaching retirement age can take some getting used to: an empty desk and an empty nest (unless you’re up to your elbows in grandkids). Hips and brain […]

Summer blooms during heatwave and rain have been captured by photographer Susan Tellum.
25/07/2025

Summer blooms during heatwave and rain have been captured by photographer Susan Tellum.

Summer blooms during heatwave and rain have been captured by photographer Susan Tellum. Susan’s walks through Bramley and Kirkstall continue to capture West Leeds through the seasons, and you can […]

At Wednesday evening’s Police And Communities Together (PACT) meeting new Sergeant James Preston urged people to report ...
25/07/2025

At Wednesday evening’s Police And Communities Together (PACT) meeting new Sergeant James Preston urged people to report all crime – even small crimes, along with suspicious behaviour.

By Gary Lemal At Wednesday evening’s Police And Communities Together (PACT) meeting new Sergeant James Preston urged people to report all crime – even small crimes, along with suspicious behaviour. […]

A Yorkshire charity which is given surplus food from supermarkets has appealed to WestLeeds organisations to help distri...
25/07/2025

A Yorkshire charity which is given surplus food from supermarkets has appealed to West
Leeds organisations to help distribute it to those in need.

By Anne Akers A Yorkshire charity which is given surplus food from supermarkets has appealed to WestLeeds organisations to help distribute it to those in need. FairShare Yorkshire, which has […]

Did you or a family member work at Sunny Bank Mills when it was still an operating textile mill?
24/07/2025

Did you or a family member work at Sunny Bank Mills when it was still an operating textile mill?

By Fiona Gell Did you or a family member work at Sunny Bank Mills when it was still an operating textile mill? RSVP now for a Workers’ Reunion Party as […]

A Kirkstall councillor has urged residents to have their say on proposals to develop the long-established Headingley Sta...
23/07/2025

A Kirkstall councillor has urged residents to have their say on proposals to develop the long-established Headingley Station Allotments.

By John Baron A Kirkstall councillor has urged residents to have their say on proposals to develop the long-established Headingley Station Allotments. WLD reported last week that Leeds City Council […]

The family of murdered Horsforth schoolboy Alfie Lewis have joined forces with West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin to comb...
23/07/2025

The family of murdered Horsforth schoolboy Alfie Lewis have joined forces with West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin to combat serious violence and knife crime across the region.

The family of murdered Horsforth schoolboy Alfie Lewis have joined forces with West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin to combat serious violence and knife crime across the region. Fifteen-year-old Alfie was […]

Airport campaigners have welcomed a public inquiry decision which will limit the number of night-time flights allowed in...
23/07/2025

Airport campaigners have welcomed a public inquiry decision which will limit the number of night-time flights allowed in and out of Leeds Bradford Airport.

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service Airport campaigners have welcomed a public inquiry decision which will limit the number of night-time flights allowed in and out of Leeds Bradford […]

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