Gildersome Parish Council

26/08/2026

🚸 Zebra Crossing Update

Gildersome Parish Council continues to chase up the outstanding works and is pushing for the crossing to be completed as soon as possible.

We have been advised that the road marking works should commence on Thursday evening (27th August), with the lighting and beacons to follow at a later date.

We understand residents’ concerns, particularly with the new school year starting next week, and will continue to push for the remaining works to be completed promptly.

Thank you for your patience.

20/08/2026

🏠 Gildersome Meeting Hall

Looking to hire Gildersome Meeting Hall?

For bookings and enquiries, please contact Leeds City Council:

📧 [email protected]

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/arts-and-events/hire-a-venue-halls-schools-and-community-centres

They can provide information on availability and hiring the hall.

We hope this is useful for local residents and community groups! 😊

We have venues across Leeds available to book for events, meetings, performances, weddings, playgroups and sports clubs.

13/08/2026

🌸 Can you help keep our flower tubs watered? 💦

With this lovely hot weather, our flower tubs around Gildersome are drying out very quickly! 🌞🌺

We are hoping kind local residents who live near one of the tubs and might be able to give them a little water when needed. Even a quick watering can make such a difference and help keep our village looking colourful and welcoming. 🌷💕

If you live near a flower tub and would be happy to help keep it watered during the hot weather we would be so grateful. It is such a mammoth task for the few regular volunteers and we are struggling.

Thank you so much for helping us look after our village flowers! 💚🌼

Every little bit helps! 🌿💦

12/08/2026

🚧 Road Closure Update, Town St - Monday 17th August

A full road closure will be required on Monday 17th August, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, to allow resurfacing works to be completed on Town St where works are currently underway on the new crossing.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/08/2026

✨ GILDERSOME LIGHT UP NIGHT 2026 🎄

📅 Saturday 14th November 2026

We’re getting ready for this year’s Light Up Night and are looking for:

🌟 Sponsors – Our community events rely on the support of local businesses and organisations. With costs continuing to rise, your support is more important than ever in helping us keep these events going and ensure they remain a great part of our community.

🎤 Stage Performers – Singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and other family-friendly acts.

🛍️ Stalls – Local businesses, community groups, fundraising stalls and food and drink traders.

Spaces are limited, so if you’re interested in getting involved, please register your interest using our online form: 👇

https://form.jotform.com/261621338482053

Or contact Councillor May at 📧 [email protected]

We’d really appreciate your support in helping us make this year’s Light Up Night a success! 🎄✨

08/08/2026

🌳 Ash trees on Gildersome Green 🌳

As you may have seen, four ash trees on the Green have had to be cut down due to ash dieback.

Rather than remove the trunks completely, Gildersome Parish Council hopes to create something lasting for the community, with plans for two tall carved tree sculptures and two of the remaining stumps to be carved into seats. 🪵

A display has now been placed in the large notice board, showing photographs of the existing oak sculpture on the Green opposite Gildersome Primary School, together with information about the different carvings it contains. This is intended to give residents an idea of what the new sculptures could look like and help inspire ideas for their design. 🌳

💡 Do you have any ideas for themes or designs for the new sculptures?

We’d love to hear your suggestions. Please contact Gildersome Parish Council by email with your ideas:

📧 [email protected]

05/08/2026

🌻Gildersome Parish Council would like to recognise the Gildersome Brownies for creating this beautiful sunflower display.

The display is a wonderful addition to Gildersome and a lovely reflection of the creativity and community spirit of our local groups.

Well done to all the Brownies and leaders involved in creating such a fantastic display.🌻

05/08/2026

⚠️ Electrical works notice

Residents are advised to expect disruption and delays around Gildersome due to electrical works affecting the A62, M621 Junction 27 and nearby M62 routes.

Lane and carriageway closures may be in place between 3 August and 31 October. Please allow extra time for journeys.

https://one.network/

30/07/2026

Tree work is taking place around The Green, so please take a little extra care when passing through the area.

We would especially ask parents and carers to keep children away from the work area while the contractors are carrying out the work. There should be barriers in place, but we thought it would be helpful to share a reminder as well.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping keep everyone safe while the work is completed.

A diversion route will be in place via Street Lane, East View, Gelderd Road and Branch Road.

Please allow extra time for your journey and take care around the area while the works are being carried out. Thank you for your understanding.

29/07/2026

📢 Leeds Local Plan Consultation – Have Your Say

Leeds City Council is currently consulting on the next stage of the Leeds Local Plan, which will guide how Leeds grows and changes up to 2043.

The consultation is seeking views on:
✅ The proposed scope of the Local Plan
✅ How residents would like to be involved in future consultations

Gildersome Parish Council has submitted its response, including comments around the importance of protecting Green Belt, prioritising brownfield development, ensuring suitable infrastructure, and making sure residents are properly involved throughout the process.

Residents can view the full Parish Council response and find details of how to submit comments to Leeds City Council here:

🔗 https://gildersomeparish.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Note-From-GPC-to-Residents.docx

The consultation closes on 5 August 2026.

Your views matter — please take the opportunity to have your say.