What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Work has been completed on the Farnley Wood Beck flood alleviation scheme which reduces the flood risk to 15 properties and key infrastructure at the bottom of Churwell Hill. Old Road, and properties on Old Close suffered two notable flooding events in 2000 and 2005. Prior to the completion of
Approval has been given to start work on designing a flood prevention scheme for Farnley Wood Beck at the foot of Churwell Hill in Cottingley. The beck has flooded on several occasions causing damage to homes on Old Close, most notably in 2005. A study has recommended de-culverting (opening) the