Church Fenton & Sherburn in Elmet - Your Neighbourhood

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You’ll find your Neighbourhood Plan here (just click or tap the image below)

Your plan has been created using your feedback from recent surveys. It highlights what’s working well, what needs attention, and the priorities you’ve told us matter most. We’ve also developed an Action Plan to show how we’ll deliver onContinue reading

You’ll find your Neighbourhood Plan here (just click or tap the image below)

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Church Fenton and Sherburn in Elmet are welcoming communities located east of Leeds in North Yorkshire, offering a blend of village charm, strong community spirit and excellent transport connections. Situated close to one another between Leeds, York and Selby, both locations provide a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle while remaining well connected to nearby towns and cities.

Residents enjoy a wide range of local amenities across both communities, including independent shops, cafés, pubs, supermarkets, healthcare services and everyday conveniences. Popular local landmarks include St Mary's Church and The White Horse pub in Church Fenton, alongside the historic High Street, All Saints Church and thriving local businesses in Sherburn in Elmet. Together, the villages offer a variety of dining, shopping and leisure opportunities for residents of all ages.

Surrounded by attractive countryside, the area provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation. Public footpaths, green spaces and rural routes connect the communities to the wider landscape, making them popular destinations for walkers, runners and cyclists.

Both communities fall within the North Yorkshire Council area and benefit from active parish councils and community organisations that help organise local initiatives, village events and improvement projects. Regular activities, seasonal celebrations, markets, gala days and family events contribute to a strong sense of community throughout the year.

Getting around is easy thanks to excellent transport links. Church Fenton railway station provides direct rail services to Leeds, York and Hull, while Sherburn in Elmet railway station offers connections to Leeds, York and Selby. The nearby A162, A63 and A64 provide convenient road access across North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, with Leeds city centre approximately 15 miles away.

Residents enjoy access to sports pitches, recreation grounds, fitness facilities and community venues throughout the area. Local cricket, football and rugby clubs offer opportunities to stay active, while leisure facilities in nearby Selby, Tadcaster and Leeds provide additional options for sport, fitness and entertainment.

Young people can get involved in a variety of sports teams, scouting and guiding groups, youth organisations and community activities hosted in local halls, schools and recreation grounds. These opportunities help foster community involvement and personal development from an early age.

Both Church Fenton and Sherburn in Elmet have rich histories dating back many centuries. Church Fenton became particularly well known for RAF Church Fenton, a former Royal Air Force station that played an important role during the Second World War. Today, the former RAF base is home to Leeds East Airport and a number of aviation-related businesses. Sherburn in Elmet also boasts a fascinating heritage, having once been an important settlement in Anglo-Saxon times and later serving as a significant market centre for the surrounding area.

Together, Church Fenton and Sherburn in Elmet offer an attractive combination of community spirit, countryside living, local amenities and excellent connectivity, making them desirable places to live, work and visit.

June 2026 Update for Church Fenton & Sherburn in Elmet

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Welcome to your monthly update for Church Fenton & Sherburn in Elmet.
We visited Sherburn in Elmet this month. We cleared some fly tipping that had previously been identified on Orchard Close. We also found bulky waste in need of clearing and we will work with the customer to address this if items are not cleared.
You can arrange to have bulky waste cleared by arranging a collection here. We are also planning to arrange a community clean up day in your area in the coming months. More information will be provided soon.
Have you heard about the HousingContinue reading
Welcome to your monthly update for Church Fenton & Sherburn in Elmet.
We visited Sherburn in Elmet this month. We cleared some fly tipping that had previously been identified on Orchard Close. We also found bulky waste in need of clearing and we will work with the customer to address this if items are not cleared.
You can arrange to have bulky waste cleared by arranging a collection here. We are also planning to arrange a community clean up day in your area in the coming months. More information will be provided soon.
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? | Your Voice
Thanks for reading – we will be back again next month with another update.
York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission Gender Violence Survey

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Activities in Ripon - Summer 2026

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Your Neighbourhood Plan Review - 2026

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We have been working to deliver your first Neighbourhood Plan and it is now drawing to a close. We wanted to let you know what actions we have taken in response to your feedback and how we have shaped our services locally.
Please take a look at the feedback document by tapping or clicking here to see what we have done, and what we are planning to continue to work on.
We would also like your comments on what we can do next. A new survey is available for you to let us know your current priorities.
You can access this survey by clicking or tapping here. Please complete the survey before 10th July 2026.
We will use the information you provide us to develop your new Neighbourhood Plan - so please share your views!
Don't forget to register with Your Voice for a chance to be entered into our prize draw to win a £30 voucher!
We have been working to deliver your first Neighbourhood Plan and it is now drawing to a close. We wanted to let you know what actions we have taken in response to your feedback and how we have shaped our services locally.
Please take a look at the feedback document by tapping or clicking here to see what we have done, and what we are planning to continue to work on.
We would also like your comments on what we can do next. A new survey is available for you to let us know your current priorities.
You can access this survey by clicking or tapping here. Please complete the survey before 10th July 2026.
We will use the information you provide us to develop your new Neighbourhood Plan - so please share your views!
Don't forget to register with Your Voice for a chance to be entered into our prize draw to win a £30 voucher!
Feast Activities

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Free holiday activities for children and young people on benefits-related free school meals. Tap or click the image below for more information
Who is automatically eligible for a free FEAST place?

Children and young people receiving benefits-related free school meals are automatically eligible for free places at FEAST activities.

All children and young people from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals are eligible for FEAST.

Schools can also make a small number of additional children eligible by exception if they face significant financial and/or other disadvantage (see below).

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Free holiday activities for children and young people on benefits-related free school meals. Tap or click the image below for more information
Who is automatically eligible for a free FEAST place?

Children and young people receiving benefits-related free school meals are automatically eligible for free places at FEAST activities.

All children and young people from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals are eligible for FEAST.

Schools can also make a small number of additional children eligible by exception if they face significant financial and/or other disadvantage (see below).

Can anyone else be made eligible for free FEAST places?

As defined by the Department for Education, FEAST is primarily for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals.

However, schools can also make a small number of additional children and young people eligible by exception if they face significant financial and/or other disadvantage.

There are limits on how many children/young people can be made eligible by exception, to ensure that the focus of the programme remains on the Department for Education’s key audience: those on benefits-related free school meals.

If you believe your child should be made eligible for FEAST, please contact their school to request this. Individual schools have been given the responsibility to make additional children eligible by exception.

Schools are not required to automatically issue vouchers to ‘eligible by exception’ children/young people who have received vouchers historically.

Transport
Transport requests for the summer holidays will open on Thursday 25^th June.
You can find our transport request form and more information about the transport we can offer here: Transport to a FEAST Activity - North Yorkshire Together
May 2026 Update for Church Fenton and Sherburn-in-Elmet

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Welcome to your monthly update for Church Fenton and Sherburn-in-Elmet.
Here's what’s been happening and what’s coming up.
We visited the area this month and found fly tipping in Sherburn-in-Elmet and 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 18^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…
We want to hear from you - 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!
Welcome to your monthly update for Church Fenton and Sherburn-in-Elmet.
Here's what’s been happening and what’s coming up.
We visited the area this month and found fly tipping in Sherburn-in-Elmet and 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 18^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…
We want to hear from you - 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!
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

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A Neighbourhood Plan sets out our commitment to you and your community. We want to help build a strong community with you, your neighbours, local businesses, local charities and so many more.
No-one knows your neighbourhood better than you and your neighbours, so to work out how the plan might look, we want to be guided by you.
A Neighbourhood Plan isn’t about “fixing problems”, it's about having a common goal of building a strong community. However, we will try our best to make your neighbourhood the best it can be for you and your community.
We want to knowContinue reading
A Neighbourhood Plan sets out our commitment to you and your community. We want to help build a strong community with you, your neighbours, local businesses, local charities and so many more.
No-one knows your neighbourhood better than you and your neighbours, so to work out how the plan might look, we want to be guided by you.
A Neighbourhood Plan isn’t about “fixing problems”, it's about having a common goal of building a strong community. However, we will try our best to make your neighbourhood the best it can be for you and your community.
We want to know what's important to you and what you'd like to see in your community. We also want to hear what works well; is there someone in your community doing wonderful things for others that should be celebrated? Do you have an idea for your community, such as setting up a group activity that you’d like to arrange but need funding or resources to set it up? We can’t promise we can help with everything but let’s start the conversation.
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Have your say now by taking part in the survey - this should only take a couple minutes to complete. Your answers will only be visible to Leeds Federated staff, and we'd really welcome your honest feedback.
Click the link to the survey at the bottom of this page to get started!
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