Good morning Leeds.
A new hyperlocal website dedicated to the Holt Park area of Leeds has been set up and launched this week by local residents Luke and Joel Beaumont. HoltParkToday.com features a wide range of community news, ranging from the latest on the Leeds Trolleybus scheme to the suspension of local bus stops and a rise in burglaries in the area.
Luke attended the Talk About Local Guardian Unconference at Old Broadcasting House in Woodhouse Lane earlier this year, which aimed to encourage local people to set up blogs about their communities.
Today on my blog, I'll be looking at a petition which has been set up to convince the government not to cut Leeds trolleybus funding, I'll be looking at the latest surrounding the Leeds Kirkgate Market campaign and there's also a preview of a big meeting in Beeston about plans for the community to take over a sports centre.
Oh, and I'll also be looking at a major consultation over council plans to implement new dog control orders in a bid to tackle problems with fouling and poor behaviour.
Tonight I'll be attending a Little Woodhouse Community Forum meeting at 7pm in the Civic Hall, with councillor Penny Ewens in the chair. Topics include planning, Streetscene, police, lighting and housing issues.
Here's what's making Leeds tick today
The YEP reports a neglected 630-acre park in Leeds - which has been targeted by joyriders and vandals - is set to be revived thanks to a £1.46m grant.
There's a report and debate at My Life in Leeds blog over the demise of the 2010 Leeds Shakespeare Festival, which is traditionally held in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey.
Also at My Life in Leeds, there are some pictures and a short report by Darren Cronian from the weekend's Leeds Loves Food Festival.
On the subject of food, Leeds Food Leads blog has a post on the recent Foodies Festival in Roundhay Park and Not a F*****g Foodie blog - two music students chronicling the culinary delights of Leeds and exploring the height of fine dining on a limited budget - posts about lunch at L'Oranaise in Hyde Park.
A Cross Gates man is facing a £12,000 legal bill after a judge threw out his challenge against a council order telling him to tear down a house he had built in his garden without planning permission, reports Leeds council.
Pupils from St Joseph's Primary in Hunslet and Gildersome Primary created vibrant collages and drawings alongside local artist Steve Pool at Leeds City Art Gallery, reports Leeds Find Your Talent blog.
The pioneering Street Marshalls project in Leeds enjoyed a second successful weekend as the City Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and doorstaff from licensed premises once again hit the streets together to reduce violent crime.
Leeds Urban Summer Fete - with al fresco food, drinks and live music - will be held on Thursday at the Round Foundry, Holbeck Urban Village. See the post over at The Culture Vulture for more.
BBC Leeds reports on the difficulties of trying to entertain bored schoolkids during the long summer holidays - but finds the West Yorkshire Playhouse might have the answer.
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