There was a good turnout for the official unveiling of our new Heritage Information Boards on Saturday 6th April, performed by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin, a champion of low energy travel. Councillor Trish Smith was also in attendance, without whose support the boards wouldn’t be here now.The two boards show maps, a history of … Continue reading New Heritage Boards Unveiled
Fundraising Gig Featuring Local Bands, 26 November
Come to our 'Night at the End of the Tunnel' event at The Royal Hotel, Pudsey on Saturday 26 November. Three bands will be playing live in the upstairs function room: Amici acoustic band, the Celtic Cowboys (country and Irish folk) and The Variants (punk/new wave). It'll be a great night so don't miss out … Continue reading Fundraising Gig Featuring Local Bands, 26 November
Greenside Greenway in The Squeaker
Many thanks to James Bowling at The Pudsey Squeaker for publishing the article (see below) updating readers on our project.
Guided Walk of the Proposed Pudsey Greenside Greenway
Saturday 9th July11.00am start at Mount Pleasant Road Greenside Greenway members invite you to a free guided walk of phases 1/2 of the proposed route and opportunity to ask questions. Starting from outside St Joseph’s School on Mount Pleasant Road at 11.00am, or joining us further on the route at approximately 11.30am on Carlisle Road … Continue reading Guided Walk of the Proposed Pudsey Greenside Greenway
Pudsey Carnival
We had lots of interest in the Greenside Greenway campaign at our Pudsey Carnival stand at the weekend, including a visit from Stuart Andrew MP, who is one of our supporters. Well done to everyone involved for all your hard work!
Phase 2 Meeting and Survey
Last week we had a meeting/survey of Phase 2 of our Greenway route (from Carlisle Road to Richardshaw Lane). This section, which follows the old railway, is currently used as a walking route but needs improvements to allow other users access, such as cyclists and horse riders. We first need another feasibility study to determine … Continue reading Phase 2 Meeting and Survey
Right of Way Evidence Collection
We are collecting evidence that Greenside Tunnel and the Railway Cutting have been used as a Right Of Way. If you have been through the tunnel please complete the online form at:docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-WOSC3liWs-96PIJe2MvGbd3sk5oIx0KNUtyJd_QXtKyAwA/viewform.This is the online version of the PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY USER EVIDENCE FORM for Leeds City Council
Litter pick and tree planting
We had lovely weather and a good turnout for our recent tree planting / litter picking event - it was great to see some new volunteers taking part as well.
Update March 2022
At the committee meeting on 14 March the following was discussed: Progression of Phase 2/3 of the Greenway PlansWe are just awaiting costings from Sustrans. The route goes from the Royal Pub to just after Pudsey Grammar School (see map below). Most of the route is intact with mostly only one landowner (Leeds City Council). … Continue reading Update March 2022
Message of support from Michael Portillo
We have received this great support statement from Michael, which hopefully will be of use when we eventually sort the next feasibility study for Phases 2/3. Well done Fiz, one of our supporters, for arranging this statement.