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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To mark this week’s Indie News Week 2026, West Leeds Dispatch is joining dozens of community news providers across the U...
15/06/2026

To mark this week’s Indie News Week 2026, West Leeds Dispatch is joining dozens of community news providers across the UK to highlight the importance of independent community news.

By John Baron & Jean Hollings To mark this week’s Indie News Week 2026, West Leeds Dispatch is joining dozens of community news providers across the UK to highlight the importance […]

What a fantastic morning Bramley park runners had celebrating 11th birthday in true Bramley style! Not only did 209 runn...
15/06/2026

What a fantastic morning Bramley park runners had celebrating 11th birthday in true Bramley style! Not only did 209 runners and walkers brighten up the morning by attending, but they also had fabulous fancy dress, with onesies, PJs and plenty of smiles on show.

Photos: Simon Cullingworth Report: Ella Cook Happy 11th birthday, Bramley parkrun! What a fantastic morning Bramley park runners had celebrating 11th birthday in true Bramley style! Not only did 209 […]

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds.
15/06/2026

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 number of new applications processed this week is reduced […]

SELENE is a storytelling show created by North Yorkshire-based Wright&Grainger and Australian performer Meg Drury, that ...
15/06/2026

SELENE is a storytelling show created by North Yorkshire-based Wright&Grainger and Australian performer Meg Drury, that revolves around an ancient myth about the moon.

SELENE is a storytelling show created by North Yorkshire-based Wright&Grainger and Australian performer Meg Drury, that revolves around an ancient myth about the moon. It’s a story about the light […]

Community reporter Josie Armitage met Ben Hicks at The Mill Kitchen to chat about the success of the cafe and social hub...
15/06/2026

Community reporter Josie Armitage met Ben Hicks at The Mill Kitchen to chat about the success of the cafe and social hub in the heart of Farsley.

Community reporter Josie Armitage met Ben Hicks at The Mill Kitchen to chat about the success of the cafe and social hub in the heart of Farsley. Local businessman Ben […]

Next time you are on New Road Side in Horsforth you will notice there’s an extra splash of colour. And it’s all the resu...
15/06/2026

Next time you are on New Road Side in Horsforth you will notice there’s an extra splash of colour. And it’s all the result of a huge community effort – and hanging baskets with a difference.

By Jill Stocks Next time you are on New Road Side in Horsforth you will notice there’s an extra splash of colour. And it’s all the result of a huge […]

FINAL CALL! Last few spaces for our latest free community reporters' course, starting at Bramley Baths on Tuesday ⤵️
14/06/2026

FINAL CALL! Last few spaces for our latest free community reporters' course, starting at Bramley Baths on Tuesday ⤵️

Help tell the story of community led Bramley Baths (and the wider community) with our FREE community reporters' course

A good crowd, two legged and four legged, enjoyed unexpectedly good weather last weekend at the Horsforth skatepark fund...
12/06/2026

A good crowd, two legged and four legged, enjoyed unexpectedly good weather last weekend at the Horsforth skatepark fundraiser.

By Jill Stocks A good crowd, two legged and four legged, enjoyed unexpectedly good weather last weekend at the Horsforth skatepark fundraiser.  The event included stalls, pet welfare checks, a […]

Plans to place 42 storage container units on land off Bramley Ring Road have been unanimously approved by councillors.
12/06/2026

Plans to place 42 storage container units on land off Bramley Ring Road have been unanimously approved by councillors.

Plans to place 42 storage container units on land off Bramley Ring Road have been unanimously approved by councillors. Members of the Plans Panel West gave the green light to […]

Bramley is preparing for a year of celebration as two much-loved community traditions – Bramley Carnival and the Christm...
12/06/2026

Bramley is preparing for a year of celebration as two much-loved community traditions – Bramley Carnival and the Christmas Lights Switch-On – make their return.

By Helen Garrand Bramley is preparing for a year of celebration as two much-loved community traditions – Bramley Carnival and the Christmas Lights Switch-On – make their return. Organisers are now […]

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