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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Every fortnight we publish a list of the latest licensing applications related to the seven council wards in the West Le...
01/09/2026

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 […]

While resolutions are traditionally made for New Year, those wanting an exciting challenge for the new academic year cou...
01/09/2026

While resolutions are traditionally made for New Year, those wanting an exciting challenge for the new academic year could train as novice boxers or MMA fighters and enjoy eight weeks free training for the Ultra White-Collar Boxing (WCB) and Ultra MMA November shows.

By James Bovington While resolutions are traditionally made for New Year, those wanting an exciting challenge for the new academic year could train as novice boxers or MMA fighters and […]

New Farnley bounced back from their recent Priestley Cup final defeat as they lifted the Heavy Woollen Cup for a sixth t...
01/09/2026

New Farnley bounced back from their recent Priestley Cup final defeat as they lifted the Heavy Woollen Cup for a sixth time after a thrilling eight-run victory over Bradford Premier Cricket League rivals Woodlands at The Barry Jackson Ground.

By Noel Bullock New Farnley bounced back from their recent Priestley Cup final defeat as they lifted the Heavy Woollen Cup for a sixth time after a thrilling eight-run victory […]

Leeds City Council has refused plans to change of use of a transport and haulage depot in Pudsey to a waste wash plant a...
01/09/2026

Leeds City Council has refused plans to change of use of a transport and haulage depot in Pudsey to a waste wash plant and storage depot.

By John Baron Leeds City Council has refused plans to change of use of a transport and haulage depot in Pudsey to a waste wash plant and storage depot. The […]

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds.
01/09/2026

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds.

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published on the Leeds City Council […]

A Calverley and Farsley councillor has today stepped down, following health concerns ⤵️
01/09/2026

A Calverley and Farsley councillor has today stepped down, following health concerns ⤵️

By John Baron Calverley and Farsley councillor Peter Carlill has resigned due to health issues, it has been announced today. Mr Carlill has represented the ward as a Labour & […]

Discover the people, stories and creative spirit behind historic Sunny Bank Mills’ at its Heritage Festival this month.
01/09/2026

Discover the people, stories and creative spirit behind historic Sunny Bank Mills’ at its Heritage Festival this month.

By Fiona Gell Discover the people, stories and creative spirit behind historic Sunny Bank Mills’ at its Heritage Festival this month. The doors will open on the past this September […]

Following successful planting sessions in March, three community orchards in West Leeds need green-fingered volunteers o...
31/08/2026

Following successful planting sessions in March, three community orchards in West Leeds need green-fingered volunteers once again.

Words: Jane Knowles Photos: Alaina Dunne Following successful planting sessions in March, three community orchards in West Leeds need green-fingered volunteers once again. The orchards at Stanningley Park, Fairfield Hill […]

Work on the new roof at Christ Church, Upper Armley was finally completed this week – after a five-year fundraising effo...
31/08/2026

Work on the new roof at Christ Church, Upper Armley was finally completed this week – after a five-year fundraising effort.

Work on the new roof at Christ Church, Upper Armley was finally completed this week – after a five-year fundraising effort. The North and South Aisle and vestry roof have […]

Pudsey Park isn’t just for squirrels – the greenhouse is now a pleasant café to enjoy. And, as photographer Susan Tellum...
31/08/2026

Pudsey Park isn’t just for squirrels – the greenhouse is now a pleasant café to enjoy. And, as photographer Susan Tellum discovers, Pudsey also has swish new charity shop opposite the bus station. She also captures Lawton’s tripe bath gardens, which are maintained with the help of Pudsey in Bloom.

Pudsey Park isn’t just for squirrels – the greenhouse is now a pleasant café to enjoy. And, as photographer Susan Tellum discovers, Pudsey also has swish new charity shop opposite […]

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