Year: 2023

Review: The Enormous Crocodile at Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse’s production of ‘The Enormous Crocodile’ delivered a spectacular theatrical experience that captivated audiences of all ages. My six-year-old son and I were enthralled from start to finish, immersed in a world of fantastic scenarios, enchanting singing, and a highly engaging storyline. The play showcased the perfect blend of

Consultation launches on Council’s budget proposals

Public consultation on Leeds City Council’s annual budget proposals to deliver an estimated further £58.4 million savings, alongside an additional £7.4 million of already agreed savings, in the next financial year has now begun. The 2024/25 budget proposals show how the council intends to address the funding gap including a proposed

Festive road safety pantomime delights pupils

Santa and his helpers are making a few extra early stops in Leeds to deliver a very special present to primary school pupils.   Throughout December, the council’s safe and sustainable travel team are visiting schools across Leeds to educate and entertain pupils with their road safety pantomime, ‘The Gift of

Planning applications 11 December 2023

Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the weeks beginning Monday 11 December 2023. Click on the description to see the full application:   Replacement of existing external facade cladding

Middleton man jailed as part of multi-million pound drugs gang

A man from Middleton is amongst five jailed for their part in a multi-million pound drug trafficking ring. Robert Hallas, aged 45, Throstle Hill, Leeds was arrested in February after an exchange of kilo amounts of adulterants, used in the preparation of Class A drugs. He was sentenced at York