Meanwood North - Your Neighbourhood

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This page is here to keep you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood and the work Leeds Federated is doing to deliver our services to you. Our aim is simple: to help people make a home, and we’re here to listen, learn and act on your views

You’ll find

This page is here to keep you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood and the work Leeds Federated is doing to deliver our services to you. Our aim is simple: to help people make a home, and we’re here to listen, learn and act on your views

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 on these priorities.

This page is your hub for updates, news, and ways to get involved. Check out the newsfeed below for the latest, explore other pages for wider projects, and discover how you can share your ideas or join in.

Plus, a little bonus: every month, we’re giving away a £30 voucher to someone who interacts on the Your Voice site – whether that’s leaving a comment, completing a survey, or sharing something creative. So, get involved and have your say!

Location

Meanwood is a leafy, vibrant suburb in north‑west Leeds, sitting within the Moortown ward and the Leeds North East parliamentary constituency. It has a distinct village feel while being just minutes from the city centre, bordered by Headingley, Chapel Allerton and Adel.

Local Amenities

Meanwood offers everything from big‑name supermarkets to much‑loved independents. Residents benefit from Asda, Aldi and Waitrose, alongside cafés, bars and restaurants such as East of Arcadia and Zucco. The area also includes a medical centre, post office, health centres, a library and a dental surgery.

Green spaces are a huge part of daily life here. Meanwood Park spans 29 hectares with woodland, open fields, picnic spots, play areas and its well‑known footbridges over Meanwood Beck. The park connects directly into The Hollies and the Meanwood Valley Trail.

Council Wards and Local Councillors

Meanwood sits within the Moortown Ward, represented by Leeds City Councillors including Sharon Hamilton and Mohammed Shahzad. Residents can get involved in local democracy through ward meetings, consultations and community projects.

Community groups such as the Meanwood Valley Partnership also encourage residents to take part in local environmental projects and neighbourhood improvements.

Transport Links

Getting around Meanwood is easy thanks to regular bus routes including the 7, 38, 39, 91 and 781, which connect to Leeds city centre, Chapel Allerton, Headingley and wider West Yorkshire.

For rail travel, Burley Park and Headingley stations are just over a mile from Meanwood, offering quick links across the region.

For commuting by car, the area has convenient access to the Ring Road, and Leeds Bradford Airport is only a short distance away.

Local Walks

Meanwood is famous for its beautiful green walking routes. The Meanwood Valley Trail is one of Leeds’ best‑known trails – a 7‑mile route stretching from Woodhouse Moor through Meanwood Park and Adel Woods to Golden Acre Park. It offers woodland paths, streams, wildlife and scenic picnic spots.

Meanwood Park itself provides peaceful walks, access to The Hollies’ historic landscaped gardens, and routes into Scotland Wood.

If you enjoy longer or more adventurous walks, the trail links into the Leeds Country Way, making it easy to explore further afield.

Youth Provision and Clubs

Meanwood has a strong community focus on activities for children and young people.

Local options include:

  • Thrive Leeds, a partnership of four local churches offering youth groups, drop‑ins, creative activities and support for 0–18 year olds. [thriveleeds.org.uk]
  • Meanwood Amateur Boxing Club, providing coaching, confidence‑building and fitness sessions for young people. , [meanwoodboxing.com]
  • Meanwood Cricket Club, which runs junior and U18 cricket programmes with coaching, volunteering opportunities and competitive matches. [meanwoodcc.com]
  • Meanwood Community Centre, home to youth activities, drama clubs, family events and holiday provision. [thatleedsmag.co.uk]

Sporting Interests and Leisure

The area has a rich mix of sports and leisure activities:

  • Cricket at Meanwood Cricket Club, with facilities for both adults and juniors. [Meanwood C...icket Club]
  • Boxing and fitness sessions at Meanwood Amateur Boxing Club. [meanwoodboxing.com]
  • Spacious parks ideal for running, outdoor fitness, dog walking and family play. Meanwood Park includes tennis courts, table tennis, a bowling green and play areas. [sport.leeds.ac.uk]

Local pubs and restaurants like The Alfred, East of Arcadia and Zucco also provide social spaces and community events.

Historical or Special Features

Meanwood has a proud and fascinating history shaped by centuries of industry, woodland life and community identity.

Highlights include:

  • The name ‘Meanwood’ dates back to the 12th century, meaning Meene Wude – the boundary wood of the Manor of Alreton.
  • The area played a role in the Civil War, where legend says the beck “ran red” – giving rise to the name Stainbeck.
  • The Meanwood Valley was a hub of mills, quarries and tanneries from the 16th to 19th centuries.
  • The historic parkland around Meanwood Beck once formed part of the Whalley family estate, later home to Captain Oates’ family before becoming Meanwood Park in 1954.
  • The area is rich in preserved heritage structures, including old mill sites, quarry remnants and park gateways that form part of the Meanwood Conservation Area.

  • September events in Meanwood

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  • August 2026 Update

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    Welcome to your area update

    We continue to visit your area regularly. We are currently working directly with several customers in relation to garden condition, tree maintenance and unroadworthy vehicles.

    We are also considering repainting the car park lines at Bentley Lane and we will provide further information on this once available.

    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

    Welcome to your area update

    We continue to visit your area regularly. We are currently working directly with several customers in relation to garden condition, tree maintenance and unroadworthy vehicles.

    We are also considering repainting the car park lines at Bentley Lane and we will provide further information on this once available.

    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.

  • July 2026 Update for Meanwood North

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    We visited the area during July and we continue to work with customers on untidy gardens, unroadworthy or seemingly abandoned vehicles and bulky waste items, where needed. We also identified a ginnel on the Stonegates which has become overgrown. We will work with the local councillors to see if this can be tidied up.

    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 recyclng centre, more information can be found here. If you are not

    We visited the area during July and we continue to work with customers on untidy gardens, unroadworthy or seemingly abandoned vehicles and bulky waste items, where needed. We also identified a ginnel on the Stonegates which has become overgrown. We will work with the local councillors to see if this can be tidied up.

    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 recyclng 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.

    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!

    In case you missed it...

    There are free roller skating and basketball sessions in your area this summer! Find out more 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…

    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.

  • Free roller skating and basketball sessions

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  • Meanwood Olympics

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  • Your 2026 - 2027 Neighbourhood Plan for Meanwood North

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    Thank you for your feedback about Meanwood North. Your new Neighbourhood Plan for 2026 - 2027 is ready, take a look by clicking or tapping the image below


    Thank you for your feedback about Meanwood North. Your new Neighbourhood Plan for 2026 - 2027 is ready, take a look by clicking or tapping the image below


  • June 2026 Update for Meanwood North

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    Welcome to your monthly update for Meanwood North

    We visited the area in June to check for repairs, health & safety and neighbourhood management issues. We are continuing to work with customers directly on untidy gardens, overgrown trees and untaxed or unroadworthy vehicles.

    We also identified fly tipping on Stonegate Green and we have arranged to have this cleared.

    If you have anything to report, please contact us on 0113 386 1000 or email hello@leedsfed.com.

    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

    Welcome to your monthly update for Meanwood North

    We visited the area in June to check for repairs, health & safety and neighbourhood management issues. We are continuing to work with customers directly on untidy gardens, overgrown trees and untaxed or unroadworthy vehicles.

    We also identified fly tipping on Stonegate Green and we have arranged to have this cleared.

    If you have anything to report, please contact us on 0113 386 1000 or email hello@leedsfed.com.

    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.

  • Your Draft Neighbourhood Plan for 2026 - 2027

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    Your draft new Neighbourhood Plan for Meanwood North is now ready for you to review.

    You can read the draft plan by clicking or tapping the image below

    Please take a look and let us know your thoughts by Friday 10th July 2026, by completing the quick poll here.

    Your draft new Neighbourhood Plan for Meanwood North is now ready for you to review.

    You can read the draft plan by clicking or tapping the image below

    Please take a look and let us know your thoughts by Friday 10th July 2026, by completing the quick poll here.

  • May 2026 Update for Meanwood North

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    Welcome to your monthly update for Meanwood North.

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

    We visited the area last month and noted some continued issues with garden maintenance; we are working directly with customers on these cases. We are also aware of untaxed or unroadworthy vehicles parked in the area and we are addressing this directly with the owners of those vehicles.

    Fly tipping was noted on Stonegate Mews and we have contacted residents for information about this, at it has been there for some time.

    If the metal axel on Stonegate Mews belongs to you, or you

    Welcome to your monthly update for Meanwood North.

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

    We visited the area last month and noted some continued issues with garden maintenance; we are working directly with customers on these cases. We are also aware of untaxed or unroadworthy vehicles parked in the area and we are addressing this directly with the owners of those vehicles.

    Fly tipping was noted on Stonegate Mews and we have contacted residents for information about this, at it has been there for some time.

    If the metal axel on Stonegate Mews belongs to you, or you know who it belongs to, please contact us on 0113 386 1000.

    We’ll be in your area again on 17th 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!

  • Bentley Lane - Bike Storage Consultation

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    Following recent discussions around the possibility of introducing secure bike storage at Bentley Lane, we'd like to share the outcome of the customer feedback and provide an update.

    We received 8 responses in total. The survey showed that only a small number of residents own bicycles.

    1. Do you own a bike?

    Yes: 2
    No: 6

    Yes ██ 25% No ██████ 75%

    2. If secure bike storage were available, would you use it?

    Yes: 2
    No: 6

    Yes ██ 25% No ██████ 75%

    3. Would having secure bike storage encourage you to buy or use a bike more often?

    Yes:

    Following recent discussions around the possibility of introducing secure bike storage at Bentley Lane, we'd like to share the outcome of the customer feedback and provide an update.

    We received 8 responses in total. The survey showed that only a small number of residents own bicycles.

    1. Do you own a bike?

    Yes: 2
    No: 6

    Yes ██ 25% No ██████ 75%

    2. If secure bike storage were available, would you use it?

    Yes: 2
    No: 6

    Yes ██ 25% No ██████ 75%

    3. Would having secure bike storage encourage you to buy or use a bike more often?

    Yes: 2
    No: 6

    Yes ██ 25% No ██████ 75%

    4. Do you think installing bike storage would be a positive improvement for the block?

    Yes: 1
    Not Sure: 3
    No: 3

    Yes █ 14% Not Sure ███ 43% No ███ 43%

    Currently there is only a low demand for secure bike storage at Bentley Lane. A small number of customers supported the idea but the majority either didn't feel they would use the bike storage or were unsure if it would be a positive improvement.

    Based on the responses received, we have decided not to proceed with the installation of secure bike storage at this time.

    We appreciate everyone who took the time to complete the survey. Customer feedback remains an important part of how we assess potential improvements, and we'll continue to review future opportunities should demand change in time.

    Thank you for your participation and continued support.

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