We are pleased to announce that the feasibility report into phase one of Greenside Greenway has now been completed by Sustrans. This was funded by local community donations and contributions from Historical Railway Estates, and both Leeds and Bradford Councils. Thank you to everyone that contributed, both in terms of finance and support.The detailed report … Continue reading Update September 2021
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Update February 2021
Greenside Greenway Community Group have now received phase 1 Feasibility Study report commissioned by Sustrans. This details the practicalities and benefits of constructing a Greenway route utilising Greenside Tunnel and Tyersal Embankment. The report also includes description of other proposed phases linking to nearby Spen Valley Greenway, and in the opposite direction to Lowtown and … Continue reading Update February 2021
Greenside Greenway object to new planning application
The developers building houses on the site adjoining the railway cutting leading to the Greenside Tunnel have submitted a new planning application to build two semi detatched houses instead of the previously approved single detached house. Greenside Greenway have submitted an objection on the grounds that this would make the use of the cutting for … Continue reading Greenside Greenway object to new planning application
Litter Picking
On the last Saturday of the month, we will be litter picking on the route of the proposed greenway. Details on the poster below. Please come along and help us tidy up the route. You can also view the dates and locations on our calendar or facebook page
Deadline for full infill objections extended to 13th November
Hi everyone, some good news. Due to the massive response (290 objections thus far), and issues with the online submission portal, the City Council have extended the deadline for submissions to 13th November 2018. This date is valid for submissions via the portal, email or letter. Full instructions on how to object can be found … Continue reading Deadline for full infill objections extended to 13th November
Stop the tunnel from being lost forever!
The owners of the railway cutting have applied for planning permission for a full infill of the cutting. We are asking all supporters of our group to object to the planning application. You can do this in a number of ways The easiest way is to visit Leeds Planning Website, click the 'comment' tab, and then … Continue reading Stop the tunnel from being lost forever!
Welcome to the Greenside Greenway website
What are you trying to do? In order to preserve the Greenside Tunnel for future generations, we want to turn it into something useful, rather than just leave it to become derelict. The obvious answer is to turn it into part of a greenway. What is a greenway? A greenway is a dedicated track for … Continue reading Welcome to the Greenside Greenway website