Armley - Your Neighbourhood

Welcome to your monthly update

We visited the area this month to check for repairs, health and safety issues and neighbourhood management issues.

Check the key dates section of your neighbourhood page to find out when we’ll be in your area again. We want to hear from you, so please join us if you can.

Don’t forget…

You can stay up to date with local events, share feedback on our services and help shape how we work. Register for Your Voice here – you’ll also be entered into our bi-monthly prize draw for a £30 voucher. Good luck!

Before you go…

Please take a moment to answer this month’s Flash Feedback question.

Thanks for reading and please keep an eye out for more updates here soon!

Welcome to your monthly update

We have been in the area this month to check for external repairs and health and safety issues.

Don’t forget to visit your neighbourhood page to check for details of your upcoming area visits, and how you can join in.

Stop Loan Sharks – Support, Advice and Education

If you’ve borrowed money from an illegal money lender, you’re not alone. Around 1.7 million people in England are estimated to be in debt to a loan shark.

Help is available, and you can get free and confidential support from the Illegal Money Lending Team. You can call 0300 555 2222 or contact them on WhatsApp at 07700 102773.

You can also read the Illegal Money Lending Team’s Summer Newsletter for more information and advice.

Our Money Matters team is also here to help. If you’d like to talk things through or need further information and advice, please get in touch.

Join us for our Get Involved Workshop!

On Monday, 12^th October, 12-3pm, we'll be hosting a Get Involved workshop at the Printworks Kitchen and Bar cafe in Leeds (Printworks Campus, Leeds City College Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JY.)

If you're interested in learning more about how you can get involved, share your views and shape our services, this workshop is for you!

We'll explore the different ways you can get involved, from completing quick surveys on our Flash Feedback page, to joining the Customer Voices Panel or even being part of policy groups.

Our Chief Executive, Matthew Walker, will also be there to talk about why customer involvement matters and the positive impact it can have on our services and communities.

If you'd like to come along, please email customer.engagement@lfha.co.uk to reserve your place.

We would love to see you there!

Welcome to your area update

We visited your area this month and found some fly tipping near a communal bin area. We have arranged to have this removed. If you witness anyone fly tipping, please report this to us on 0113 386 1000.

Home Condition Surveys are set to begin:

Making sure your home is safe and in a good condition is a top priority for us. To help us keep your home up to standard, we carry out a Home Condition Survey every 5 years – this is sometimes known as a Stock Condition Survey. The survey highlights any urgent repairs that you might not be aware of and helps us plan for future improvements in your home, such as a new kitchen or bathroom. You can find out more information here.

Cyber SwitchUp 2026 – Register Now

Have you heard of the Crisis and Resilience Fund?

It’s a £1 billion annual UK Government scheme running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, providing local councils with multi-year funding to help low-income households handle sudden financial emergencies and build long-term financial stability.

You may be eligible for emergency help for essentials like food, fuel, clothing, and household appliances, as well as short-term assistance with housing costs and rent shortfalls.

You can find out more by speaking with our Money Matters team on 0113 386 1000.

Finally…

We'd like to understand how comfortable you feel when accessing and using online services, such as websites, apps, online forms, shopping, or healthcare services. Your response will help us identify where we can provide additional support, guidance, or improvements. Share your thoughts by answering our quick flash feedback question - How confident are you in using online services?

Thank you for reading - we will be back again with another update soon.

We visited the area mid July and are continuing to address fly tipping in the area.

If you have unwanted items, please donate them where possible; you can find out more here about donating. If your items aren't suitable for donating, you should take them to your local recycling centre, more information can be found here. If you are not able to take the items to a recycling centre, you can book a collection here.

We’ll be in your area again on 19th August – all residents are welcome to join the area visit. We’ll be walking around the area, checking for repairs, health and safety issues and neighbourhood management issues. We want to hear from you, so please join us if you can.

Our gardening competition is back by popular demand!

We loved seeing customers' photos of their gardens last year, so we're bringing the competition back.

Whether it's blooming flowers, homegrown veggies, or a perfectly pruned hedge, we'd love to see it! All you have to do is upload your gardening photos to the photos section of this page by the end of September for a chance to win a £30 prize!

Don’t forget…

You can stay up to date with local events, share feedback on our services and help shape how we work. Register for Your Voice here – you’ll also be entered into our bi-monthly prize draw for a £30 voucher. Good luck!

Before you go…

We would still like to hear from you about what makes a good neighbour. If you haven’t already, share your thoughts by answering our quick flash feedback question below!

What is something your neighbour does that you really appreciate?

Thanks for reading – we will be back again soon with another update.

Welcome to your monthly update for Armley

We visited the area in June and found carpet and a mattress on Wensleydale Crescent. We have arranged to have this moved.

If you see someone fly tipping, please report this to us on 0113 386 1000.

We’ll be in your area again on 15th July – all residents are welcome to join the area visit. We’ll be walking around the area, checking for repairs, health and safety issues and neighbourhood management issues. We want to hear from you, so please join us if you can.

Have you heard about the Housing Hub?

We host monthly drop-in sessions on the last Friday of every month. Whether you want to book an appointment or just pop in while you're in town, our friendly staff team will be there to welcome you, with a hot drink, and some activities to enjoy. You can find out more information here.

Small grants to spark BIG ideas…

Got an idea for a one-off event or hoping to start something that grows into a long-term project? The Community Engagement Fund can help contribute to the costs of getting started. Learn more about it here.

Don’t forget…

You can stay up to date with local events, share feedback on our services and help shape how we work. Register for Your Voice here – you’ll also be entered into our bi-monthly prize draw for a £30 voucher. Good luck!

Before you go…

As part of Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, we want to hear from you about what makes a good neighbour. Share your thoughts by answering our quick flash feedback question below!

What is something your neighbour does that you really appreciate?

Thanks for reading – we will be back again next month with another update.

Welcome to your monthly update for Armley.

Here's what’s been happening and what’s coming up

We visited the area last month and found plasterboard and carpet near the electrical substation on Borrowdale Close so we’ve arranged to have this cleared.

If you see someone fly tipping, please report this to us on 0113 386 1000.

We’ll be in your area again on 17^th June – all residents are welcome to join the area visit. We’ll be walking around the area, checking for repairs, health and safety issues and neighbourhood management issues. We want to hear from you, so please join us if you can.

Don’t forget…

You can stay up to date with local events, share feedback on our services and help shape how we work. Register for Your Voice here – you’ll also be entered into our bi-monthly prize draw for a £30 voucher. Good luck!

Before you go…

Please take a moment to answer this month’s Flash Feedback question -

What opportunities would you like to see for children and young people in your neighbourhoods?

Thanks for reading and please keep an eye out for more updates here soon!

Armley Helping Hands is a Leeds-based charity that supports older people in Armley and Wortley by offering advice, social activities, transport, and health-focused services to reduce isolation and improve quality of life. Their mission is to help older residents stay independent and connected through community-based programs and events.

Keeping Our Community Safe – Free Safety Resources Available

As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safer and more secure neighbourhood, we’re pleased to offer a range of free community safety items to residents. These resources are designed to help prevent anti-social behaviour, improve home security, and support personal safety.

Available items include:

• Personal alarms for added reassurance when out and about
• Window and door alarms to alert you to unexpected access
• Door chains and wedge alarms for extra entryway protection
• Sash jammers and window restrictors to reinforce vulnerable points
• CCTV stickers (internal and external) and dummy CCTV cameras to deter unwanted behaviour
• Soft closers and slam stops for internal doors to reduce noise and damage
• Appliance mats to help with household safety and organisation

If you’re experiencing safety concerns or would like to request any of these items, please contact your Neighbourhood Officer. We’re here to support you in making your home and community a safer place to live.