Community clean ups - The Clearings and Ward lane

22nd September 2025

Well what a turn out!!! we had over 40 volunteers attend the event which was a mix of staff, contractors customers and local Cllrs. We managed to fill 3 skips and after a wet miserable start, the sun appeared and we got the areas looking tip top.

Thankyou for helping to improve the area in which you live.

17th September 2025

Community Clean up day, Working in partnership with Places for People Litter Free Leeds, Clean up UK and BITMO on The Clearings.

Itinerary for the day!!

10:30am – Meet at BITMO for a free breakfast toastie. Here, you’ll be split into teams, receive equipment, and be given a map.

11:00am – Teams head out to their designated areas including The Clearings, The Highlands and Winrose Garth.

12:30pm – Return to BITMO for refreshments (please bring a packed lunch)

1:00pm – Continue the clean-up in your assigned areas.

2:30pm – Return to BITMO to hand back equipment and take part in a short debrief. There will be a free raffle for all volunteers and prizes for winners!

Date: Wednesday 17 September Time: 10:30am-3:00pm

Location: Meet at BITMO Gate (Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3QH) You can also chat with the Leeds Federated team at The Clearings about: Money advice, Anti-social behaviour, parking issues and anything else regarding your home.

We hope to see you there!

24th March 2025

Community Clean up Day ( Skips available ) The Clearings and Woodville Square

"You said we did" As part of your Neighbourhood Plan 68% of people who completed the survey stated their had been a decline in the area with regards to rubbish in gardens and litter/items strewn on the roads and footpaths. please see the key dates section with information on when the skips will be available.

15th March 2025

"You said we did " Litter Picking day with Leeds Scout Group and local Cllr Mr Wayne Dixon on Ward Lane and Foster Square

As part of your Neighbourhood Plan 57% of people who completed the survey on Ward Lane and Foster Square stated their had been an increase in the amount of litter/items strewn on the roads and footpaths through to the high school.

Join us on the day, meeting at 10am on Ward Lane. Bags and litter picks will be provided and a free cheese toastie will be available from BITMO for all that help. We have special guests attending from the South Leeds Scout Group earning a badge.