Leeds Liberal Democrats News Stories http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Leeds Liberal Democrats en-GB Leeds Liberal Democrats http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Leeds Liberal Democrats 2010-03-20T16:25+00:00 United Kingdom Solar cells to save school CO2 http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000836/solar_cells_to_save_school_co2.html Ashfield Primary School in Otley is undertaking a major eco project by installing 20 solar panels in a bid to save the planet. 2010-03-19T00:00+00:00 Victory for Leeds as court fees get scrapped http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000835/victory_for_leeds_as_court_fees_get_scrapped.html The government has announced they will now scrap controversial child court fees following an independent review published this week. 2010-03-17T00:00+00:00 Councillors support energy audits for community buildings http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000834/councillors_support_energy_audits_for_community_buildings.html A £500 MICE donation will be used to support the continuing work of SURE - SUstainable and REnewable Energy in Wharfedale. 2010-03-17T00:00+00:00 Work begins on Woodhouse crossing http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000833/work_begins_on_woodhouse_crossing.html Work has begun this week to build a long awaited pedestrian crossing on the Clarendon Road - Woodhouse Lane junction. 2010-03-16T00:00+00:00 An outstanding Ofsted report for Ebor Gardens Primary School http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000830/an_outstanding_ofsted_report_for_ebor_gardens_primary_school.html Ebor Gardens has been praised by Ofsted for its outstanding ICT curriculum and teaching that has enabled children to progress significantly since joining the school. 2010-03-12T00:00+00:00 Students and councillors work together to keep Leeds tidy http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000831/students_and_councillors_work_together_to_keep_leeds_tidy.html Money from the north west inner area committees' well-being fund will help to pay for new over night enforcement patrols in June and July when thousands of students move in and out of their rented accommodation. 2010-03-12T00:00+00:00 Headingley Literature Festival returns for third year http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000832/headingley_literature_festival_returns_for_third_year.html Councillors have donated £1,000 towards this year's Headingley LitFest which kicks off next week. 2010-03-12T00:00+00:00 Fish deaths at Yeadon Tarn cause for concern http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000829/fish_deaths_at_yeadon_tarn_cause_for_concern.html Over the last few weeks there has been a number of fish deaths reported at Yeadon tarn. 2010-03-10T00:00+00:00 Otley over 60s to benefit from a new drop-in advice service http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000828/otley_over_60s_to_benefit_from_a_new_dropin_advice_service.html In April 2010 Otley Action for Older People will be running new drop-in sessions at the one stop centre on Boroughgate. 2010-03-09T00:00+00:00 Gipton first to benefit from playbuilder pot http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000827/gipton_first_to_benefit_from_playbuilder_pot.html Gipton Square in East Leeds has become the first of the 22 playgrounds to be opened around Leeds as a result of the multi million pound playbuilder project. 2010-03-03T00:00+00:00 Weetwood residents ready to grow http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000826/weetwood_residents_ready_to_grow.html Weetwood councillors are getting their hands dirty helping to create a new set of allotments in their ward. 2010-03-02T00:00+00:00 Bin yards in Headingley get long awaited clean-up and face-lift http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000825/bin_yards_in_headingley_get_long_awaited_cleanup_and_facelift.html Bin yards currently over-flowing with rubbish are to be cleared and re-designed thanks to funding secured by local councillors. 2010-03-01T00:00+00:00 Bus Route Campaign Revs Up http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000824/bus_route_campaign_revs_up.html Following the axe of the 443 bus service last year in south Leeds over a hundred residents in Rothwell have signed a petition in a bid to restore the bus route. 2010-02-24T00:00+00:00 Budget Speech by Cllr Richard Brett - Joint Leader of Leeds City Council http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000823/budget_speech_by_cllr_richard_brett__joint_leader_of_leeds_city_council.html Thank you. Lord Mayor. In moving the budget today I want to start by thanking the large number of officers who have contributed to ensuring this budget will work for the people of Leeds. As well as Alan Gay, Doug Meeson and Helen Mylan who co-ordinate this, we have Dave McDermott in Children's, Ed Mylan in Development, Steve Hume in Adult's and Mark Forbes in Environments and Neighbourhoods. Alan, can you pass on my thanks to all those involved in helping senior councillors put this budget together. 2010-02-24T00:00+00:00 Horsforth Hall Cricket Club get security boost http://www.leedslibdems.org.uk/news/000822/horsforth_hall_cricket_club_get_security_boost.html Horsforth Councillor Brian Cleasby is helping to improve security at Horsforth Hall Cricket Club. 2010-02-24T00:00+00:00