Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby - Your Neighbourhood

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 onContinue reading

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

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!

Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby sit to the north-east of Leeds, offering a blend of rural charm and vibrant village life. Known for their strong sense of community, these areas are places where neighbours know each other and local traditions are well kept.

Residents enjoy a great mix of amenities. In Tockwith, you’ll find local favourites like the Tockwith Village Store and welcoming pubs such as The Spotted Ox. Boston Spa offers a bustling high street with independent shops, cafés and services including Boston Spa Medical Centre. Meanwhile, Wetherby provides a wider range of options, from supermarkets like Morrisons and Sainsbury’s to its popular market and riverside walks.

Hidden gems include the scenic banks of the River Wharfe in Wetherby, perfect for peaceful strolls, and the historic Tockwith Airfield, which hosts community and aviation events. Boston Spa’s Millennium Gardens is another much-loved green space for families and relaxation.

These areas fall within local wards represented by councillors including Andy Paraskos, Alan Lamb and Penny Stables who support community initiatives and local development. Residents are encouraged to engage with local forums and parish councils to have their say.

Getting around is straightforward, with regular bus services connecting Boston Spa and Wetherby to Leeds, Harrogate and York. Tockwith offers easy road access to the A1(M), making it ideal for commuters, while all three locations maintain a peaceful, semi-rural feel.

For outdoor space, residents can enjoy walks along the River Wharfe, explore nearby countryside trails, or relax in local parks such as Wetherby Ings. These green spaces are central to community life and wellbeing.

Young people have access to sports clubs, youth groups and community activities across the area, including cricket clubs in Tockwith, tennis and fitness facilities in Boston Spa, and a range of organised sports and events in Wetherby.

Stay active with local gyms and fitness classes, or support community sports teams and events throughout the year. Wetherby Racecourse also provides a popular venue for both sporting and social occasions.

Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby each have a rich history—from Wetherby’s role as a historic market town and coaching stop, to Boston Spa’s origins as a Georgian spa village, and Tockwith’s links to wartime aviation. Together, they offer a distinctive mix of heritage, community spirit and modern living.

Activities in Ripon - Summer 2026

Share Activities in Ripon - Summer 2026 on Facebook Share Activities in Ripon - Summer 2026 on X (formerly Twitter) Share Activities in Ripon - Summer 2026 on Linkedin Email Activities in Ripon - Summer 2026 link
Feast Activities

Share Feast Activities on Facebook Share Feast Activities on X (formerly Twitter) Share Feast Activities on Linkedin Email Feast Activities link
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 forContinue reading
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 Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby

Share May 2026 Update for Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby on Facebook Share May 2026 Update for Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby on X (formerly Twitter) Share May 2026 Update for Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby on Linkedin Email May 2026 Update for Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby link

Welcome to your monthly update for Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby.
Here's what’s been happening and what’s coming up
We visited Wetherby and Tockwith last month to check for repairs, health and safety issues and neighbourhood management issues.
We are continuing to work with some customers on untidy gardens. You can find out more about your responsibilities for maintaining your garden, and how we can work with you on this here.
We have also raised a further repair to a communal door in a block of apartments in Wetherby.
We’ll be in Wetherby again in August – all residentsContinue reading
Welcome to your monthly update for Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby.
Here's what’s been happening and what’s coming up
We visited Wetherby and Tockwith last month to check for repairs, health and safety issues and neighbourhood management issues.
We are continuing to work with some customers on untidy gardens. You can find out more about your responsibilities for maintaining your garden, and how we can work with you on this here.
We have also raised a further repair to a communal door in a block of apartments in Wetherby.
We’ll be in Wetherby again in 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.
Please check the Area Visits section on the right hand side of this page to check for upcoming dates.
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!
Activities for kids and teenagers in Boston Spa

Share Activities for kids and teenagers in Boston Spa on Facebook Share Activities for kids and teenagers in Boston Spa on X (formerly Twitter) Share Activities for kids and teenagers in Boston Spa on Linkedin Email Activities for kids and teenagers in Boston Spa link

You recently told us that you were not aware of any local groups in the town for kids and teenagers.
Please see the link below that provides you with some information
ClassForKids - Kids classes, camps and activities in boston-spa
You recently told us that you were not aware of any local groups in the town for kids and teenagers.
Please see the link below that provides you with some information
ClassForKids - Kids classes, camps and activities in boston-spa
Exciting Opportunities in your Area

Share Exciting Opportunities in your Area on Facebook Share Exciting Opportunities in your Area on X (formerly Twitter) Share Exciting Opportunities in your Area on Linkedin Email Exciting Opportunities in your Area link

Tockwith
The annual Tockwith show (August 2026) Home - Tockwith Show
Boston Spa
Boston Spa Gala (June 13th 2026)
Boston Spa Scarecrow Trail (July 8th-14th 2026)
Wetherby
Ladies Day @ Wetherby racecourse (August 28th - 30th 2026)
Wetherby Beer festival (August 28th - 30th 2026
Tockwith
The annual Tockwith show (August 2026) Home - Tockwith Show
Boston Spa
Boston Spa Gala (June 13th 2026)
Boston Spa Scarecrow Trail (July 8th-14th 2026)
Wetherby
Ladies Day @ Wetherby racecourse (August 28th - 30th 2026)
Wetherby Beer festival (August 28th - 30th 2026
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

Share What is a Neighbourhood Plan? on Facebook Share What is a Neighbourhood Plan? on X (formerly Twitter) Share What is a Neighbourhood Plan? on Linkedin Email What is a Neighbourhood Plan? link

Be part of creating your Neighbourhood Plan for Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby

We’d like to work with you to create a Neighbourhood Plan for your area.

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

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.

Take part in the Survey

We'd love to hear from you and begin to get an understanding of how you feel about your neighbourhood.

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!

Stay up to date

If you would like to be kept updated about more opportunities to have your say, please follow this page by clicking the 'subscribe' button on the right-hand side to receive notifications.

Be part of creating your Neighbourhood Plan for Tockwith, Boston Spa and Wetherby

We’d like to work with you to create a Neighbourhood Plan for your area.

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

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.

Take part in the Survey

We'd love to hear from you and begin to get an understanding of how you feel about your neighbourhood.

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!

Stay up to date

If you would like to be kept updated about more opportunities to have your say, please follow this page by clicking the 'subscribe' button on the right-hand side to receive notifications.