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2020-06-06 Beware Number Spoofing |
Number spoofing is a method by which fraudsters using easily accessible software can make any number they dial from appear on the recipient’s phone as any number they chose. This could be your bank, building society or even the police. This will then convince the intended victim that they are indeed speaking to their bank when in fact they are talking to fraudsters. North Yorkshire Police has seen a rise in this type of fraud. |
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2020-06-06 Developers Appeal Campsite Decision |
The Berkeley Leisure Group Ltd are appealing Leeds City Council’s decision to reject their application for a campsite on land off Cliff Top Park in Garforth. The appeal will be dealt with by the Written Representations procedure and the Inspector will carry out a site visit. |
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2020-06-05 Clap for Carers |
A small group of Sherburn residents come together for the first time in weeks as a community to celebrate the work of the NHS and Emergency Services with a social distanced event held in the village centre. The event was also a thank you to those who have volunteered on the SCAG, supporting the village with vital help during the covid-19 crisis. Organised by local volunteers from SCAG, the event was staged close to Elmete Social Club, and saw TV star, Leanne Jeffers perform live for the resident passers-by, volunteers and some local businesses. |
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2020-06-05 Coop Community Funding |
Coop’s local community fund has supported a number of causes in Kippax If you are a local cause supporting those most in need, improving mental and physical wellbeing or building community resilience apply by 28th June. For more details email communityteam@ coop.co.uk |
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2020-06-04 Covid Remains High in Selby |
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that, although deaths due to coronavirus are broadly declining nationally, there is significant variation on a local level - and that Selby is one of 18 areas that has seen up to 50 per cent of the towns Covid-19 related deaths happening in the week ending 15th May.Data shows that were eight COVID-19 deaths in Selby in the week to 15th May . |
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2020-06-04 Booming Tennis in Kippax |
Leeds City Council has recorded a staggering 800 percent increase in usage of its free public tennis courts during lockdown. Chapel Allerton Park, Manston Park, Holt Park, Brigshaw Lane recreation ground in Kippax and Meanwood Park received around 200 more bookings than they would in an average May. |
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2020-06-03 Busy Junction |
Transport for the North’s new Strategic Transport Plan which sets out the key messages on the case for investment in transport and its work programmes includes a proposal for a junction at Garforth that will enable rail traffic from the Manchester and the west to join the HS2 line to Newcastle and the northeast |
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2020-06-03 Police Warning Over Quarry Swimming |
Police have warned of the dangers of visiting a 'steep and slippy' Leeds quarry, where an increasing number of people are meeting their friends for a swim in a lagoon-like pool of water. West Yorkshire Police 's Leeds East Team said they had received calls about youths swimming in the water at The Old Brickworks in Swillington and causing anti-social behaviour. The approach to the 'lagoon' in the bottom of the quarry is treacherous and the water itself is potentially polluted. |
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2020-06-02 Bramham Horse Trials |
In a normal year, this week would have seen the world’s top eventers heading to Bramham Park for the annual horse trials. The four-day event, which has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, is a key date in the national eventing calendar and eagerly anticipated by equestrians across Yorkshire. It is only the second time the horse trials has been cancelled since it first ran as a one-day event in 1973. |
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2020-06-02 Coronavirus Update |
Leaders of North Yorkshire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will give an update on the work they are doing, and answer questions from residents and businesses. North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan will lead the live update and will be joined by Chief Constable Lisa Winward and Chief Fire Officer Andrew Brodie. Members of the public are invited to watch the meeting from 1.00pm on Tuesday on YouTube at youtu.be/DO4QjG4hen4 |
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2020-06-01 Criminals Staying Home |
Crime in Leeds is down significantly this year. 1882 local crimes were reported in April 2020 which is down 20 percent compared to this time last year. 2338 crimes were reported in April 2019 |
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2020-06-01 Thea’s Ride for Cancer Research |
Young Thea Greenwood from Aberford has raised money in memory of her late auntie Helen Cracknell, who passed away last year from breast cancer. Thea chose to take on a 15-mile bike ride, from her uncle’s home in Sherburn-in-Elmet, where she and her parents have been living during the lockdown, to surrounding villages, all while raising money for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Thea has managed to raise s staggering £1,200 for the charity. To donate to Thea’s efforts, visit: https://bit.ly/2TLzfCg |
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2020-05-31 Food Bank Collection |
The next foodbank collection at St Mary’s Garforth takes place on Monday 15th June between 2pm and 3pm. Donations can be dropped off before then in the Rectory porch. |
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2020-05-31 Dozens Break Speed Limit |
The police caught 44 drivers speeding in just one hour on Friday when they set up mobile speed cameras on the 40mph sections of Selby Road and the Ring Road at Colton |
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2020-05-30 Selby Foodbank Donations |
Anyone wanting to make food donations to Selby Foodbank, there is a box for donations in the vicarage porch at Sherburn. The next collection will be on Friday 5th June at 10am. If you prefer to donate cash this can be done via the Sherburn Church bank account - sort code 40-41-45, a/c no 21117254. |
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2020-05-30 Track Carefully |
North Yorkshire Police have issued advice about the new Track and Trace system to avoid any attempts at fraud. If NHS Test and Trace calls you by phone, the service will be using a single phone number 0300 0135 000. The only website the service will ask you to visit is contact-tracing.phe.gov.uk. Contact tracers will never ask you to dial a premium number, provide bank details, make any sort of payment, download software or ask you to access any site other than those belonging to the Government or NHS |
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2020-05-29 Flying Again |
Sherburn Aero Club airfield has re-opened. However the airfield remains closed for flight training |
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2020-05-29 403 Bus Changes |
The 403 Arriva bus service from Selby to Leeds via Micklefield has a new timetable from Monday 1st June. The new service offers a two hourly service during the day. Visit the arrivabus.co.uk website for full details |
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2020-05-28 Keep Off the Grass |
Monk Fryston Junior Football Club have appealed to locals not to use their Stocking Lane ground as a meeting area. Having spent hours tidying, cutting and litter picking club officials have found the area quickly littered and fouled again. |
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2020-05-28 Warning to Dog Owners |
Vets believe that a dog that had been walking at St Aidans and collapsed an hour later had entered the water for a brief period may have suffered blue green algae poisoning |
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2020-05-27 Lotherton Hall Links to Japan |
Making Japan, a celebration of Japanese culture and Japanese links to Lotherton Hall is going on-line on the Leeds City Council website. |
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2020-05-27 Waste Site Visits |
All Household Waste Recycling Centres in Leeds are now open (except for Otley). Online booking is required. Please only visit if it is essential. Visit the Leeds City Council website for details of how to book a slot. Sites will be open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. |
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2020-05-26 Plasma Donors Required |
Hospitals in Leeds are taking part in a national trial which could identify a treatment for coronavirus. Recovered Covid-19 patients are being asked to donate plasma to the trial at Leeds Blood Donor Centre on The Headrow, operated by NHSBT. Recovered patients may be contacted to take part in the trial or they can register their details through a form on the NHSBT website. |
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2020-05-26 East Leeds Speeders Caught |
The police caught a number of drivers speeding over the 40 mph limit on Selby Road on Friday after receiving complaints of drivers breaking the speed limit in the area. The police say follow up action will take place regarding those caught speeding |
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2020-05-25 Cool Decision |
Ice cream vans are now allowed to trade again "in line with government guidelines on coronavirus". |
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2020-05-25 Plant Sale at Welfare Hall |
Garforth in Bloom are holding a plant sale at the Miners Welfare Hall on Saturday 13th June from 9am. Social distancing will apply to all visitors. |
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2020-05-24 RSPB Sites Remain Closed |
RSPB Fairburn Ing and St Aidans are reminding everyone that they will not be open to the public this bank holiday weekend |
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2020-05-24 Local Bingo Landlady Goes National |
A Garforth landlady who has been working to lift community spirit during lockdown has starred on Ross Kemp’s new show Britain's Volunteer Army. Jo Heywood, who runs the Gaping Goose in Garforth, and her husband Mark, have been hosting weekly bingo sessions for their neighbours in their cul-de-sac in Kippax. The games take place with social distancing in place as the players sit in their driveway and have a chance to win lockdown-themed gifts including hand sanitizer, toilet roll, kitchen roll and more. |
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2020-05-23 Crematoria to Reopen |
All crematoria chapels including burial chapels managed by Leeds City Council will be opening again from 8th June, with changes in place which will help protect the health and wellbeing of mourners, council staff and partners. The 10-person limit will remain in place under the new, revised rules - but people are now allowed inside. |
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2020-05-23 Top 20 Care Provider |
Garforth based care provider Ideal Carehomes is one of the top 20 care home groups in the UK according to carehome.co.uk, the leading guide to care homes, based on feedback from residents and their friends and relatives. Ideal Carehomes is a provider of high quality, 24 hour, inclusive residential and dementia care in state-of-the-art homes across the North and Midlands. |
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2020-05-22 RSPB in Dark Regarding Crocodile |
Following the claim that a crocodile was spotted at Fairburn Ings a spokeswoman for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said it was the first reported sighting of 'anything like this' at the reserve. The spokeswoman went on to say "It's a pity the photographer wasn't able to get a photo as it would obviously have been a big help in identifying what this was. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first reported sighting of anything like this at Fairburn Ings”. |
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2020-05-22 Burglary in South Milford |
On 20th May between 1.45pm and 3pm a burglary took place on Grove Crescent, South Milford. The side door was forced and a quantity of cash stolen. If anyone has any information about the offender(s) or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around these times please contact the police on 101 ref: 12200084108 |
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2020-05-21 Pet Scam |
North Yorkshire Police are noticing an increase in fraud involving the sale of pets online. Many people during lockdown have been tempted to purchase a puppy or kitten and are turning to websites offering such pets. The fraudster will advertise puppies and kittens for sale on-line and the victim will be asked to pay a deposit to secure the purchase. The fraudster will not let the pet be collected in person due to the lockdown and insist on shipping the pet to the victim’s address. After the initial payment, more funds will be requested to cover delivery costs, pet insurance or vaccinations. Each time the funds are sent another request will come but the pet will not. |
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2020-05-21 Lotherton Hall Café to Resume |
Starting on 1st June the café at Lotherton Hall will offer a limited takeaway service. Visitors are currently allowed back into the grounds but the hall, Wildlife World, playgrounds, toilets and shops remain closed. Admission and car park charges are being suspended until further notice. |
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2020-05-20 Health Walks Off |
Leeds Health Walks group, who arrange local walks on Mondays and Thursdays each week have had to cancel their programme of walks for the foreseeable future inline with Government policy on group meetings |
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2020-05-20 The Photographer and the Crocodile |
A photographer claims he spotted a four-foot long crocodile at Fairburn Ings nature reserve. Wildlife photographer Lee Collings, who has been a birdwatcher for 30 years, says it was 3 to 4ft in length and moved slow and rigid. |
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2020-05-19 Virtual Coffee Morning |
St Mary’s Garforth is holding a Virtual Coffee Morning on Wednesday 20th May at 10.30am. Details of how to join the call can be found on the St Marys website |
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2020-05-19 Corona Virus Update |
Leaders of North Yorkshire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will give an update on the work they are doing, and take questions from residents and businesses, in a live broadcast, today, Tuesday 19 May, at 1pm. North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan will lead the live update and will be joined by Chief Constable Lisa Winward and Chief Fire Officer Andrew Brodie. Watch LIVE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ Gv57GRaPUfU |
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2020-05-18 Above Average Houses |
The average house price in LS25 according to latest figures from Zoopla is £238,017, a fall of £266 in the last 3 months but up £8,922 on 12 months ago. |
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2020-05-18 We’ll Meet Again Later |
Sherburn Parish Council has had no option but to cancel plans for the VE Day celebrations planned for Friday 8th May. They are hoping that they will be able to postpone this rather than cancel it altogether and would like to hold a Party in the Park style event on the Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend in August as the Food and Craft Fair has been cancelled. This event will be subject to government guidelines at the time. |
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2020-05-17 Police Seize Scooter |
Following numerous complaints from residents the police Off Road Bike Team visited the Micklefield area stopped a learner rider on his scooter. The bike was seized and the rider has been reported for various driving offences including failing to display L plates. |
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2020-05-17 Rail Services to Increase |
Northern Rail have announced that the number of train services across the North is set to increase next week, rising from 45 to 63 per cent of normal services from Monday. |
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2020-05-16 Monk Fryston APCM |
The Annual Meeting (APCM) of Monk Fryston Parish Council will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 20 May 2020 at 7.30pm. Residents wishing to observe the meeting remotely should contact the clerk with e-mail and or telephone details. This meeting will be followed by the ordinary May Meeting of the Parish Council. |
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2020-05-16 Two Men in Van Arrested |
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit theft, after North Yorkshire Police found a van with false number plates and tools inside. Just before 1pm on Monday officers spotted a white van suspiciously parked on Hurricane Way, Sherburn-in-Elmet. Police detained a 31-year-old man nearby, and then found a 39-year-old man in the back of the van. The van was displaying false plates, with the original plates for the van still inside the vehicle. |
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2020-05-15 Fairburn Ings Announcement
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The RSPB released a statement regarding their nature reserves across the UK, which include Fairburn Ings near Castleford. As the wildlife has been living without human contact for several weeks, they will need time to adapt to the presence of visitors again. The re-opening of RSPB sites will be phased and not immediate. |
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2020-05-15 Taking Care of Kippax |
Kippax Parish Council Caretaker John was back at work on Wednesday weeding the flower beds at Kippax Meadows in preparation for the 500 sensory type plants being planted along with the existing paths being recovered and new seats and waste bins being installed. |
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2020-05-14 Drink Driver Caught |
Police officers arrested a Drink Driver in the Garforth area on Sunday who was more than 3 times over the legal drink drive limit and now faces a lengthy disqualification. |
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2020-05-14 Fishing Again |
Kippax Park Fishery will be open from Thursday 14th May at 8 am , please pay into the honesty box on site. No change will be given so have the right money. Everybody is asked to follow the government rules on social distancing |
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2020-05-13 Parks to Reopen |
Car parks at dozens of popular green spaces all over Leeds, including Roundhay Park, Golden Acre Park, Lotherton Hall and Temple Newsam, will reopen this week in line with government guidance. The barriers at council-owned car parks will be removed from Wednesday, May 13 to allow people to drive to places such as Lotherton Hall, where the grounds will be open. |
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2020-05-13 Leeds Festival Cancelled |
Festival Republic, the organisers of the Leeds Festival at Bramham, have cancelled the Leeds and Reading Festivals for this year because of the uncertainty arising from the coronavirus outbreak. Tickets bought for this summer will remain valid for next year's event, while refunds will also be available. |
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2020-05-12 Ed the Daredevil |
Garforth man Ed Morris has taken on a host of challenges, broadcasting them live on Facebook, and all in the name of charity. Ed has already raised over £1,000 for the National Emergencies Trust's Corornavirus Appeal.The support worker for Leeds City Council said “I’ve got eight or nine more challenges to do but I’ve got people thinking of more to do". |
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2020-05-12 |
Firecrews from Garforth, Rothwell, Leeds, Killingbeck, Normanton and Mirfield were called to a fire at the Yorkshire Game Farm on Alma Street in Woodlesford at 11.34am on Wednesday, 6th May. A man was taken to hospital by paramedics. |
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2020-05-11 Brown Bins and Bulky Waste Collections |
Leeds City Council has set plans to resume the collection of brown bins and bulky waste across the city w/c 25th May. All households with a brown bin collection will be sent a letter a few days beforehand, informing them of their first brown bin collection day. Many brown bin collection days will change, and residents are asked to please keep an eye on their post for the letter and also the council website |
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2020-05-11 Covid Free |
According to the Office of National Statistics there have been no reported corona virus deaths in Hambleton, Monk Fryston and Byram, |
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2020-05-10 Composting Bins |
To further support recycling efforts in the city, Leeds City Council is working in partnership with local recycling company Great Green Systems to offer an exclusive 35% discount to residents on UK manufactured garden and food composting bins. To find out more, please visit the council’s composting advice page |
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2020-05-10 Garforth Fire Station 12 Hour Run |
On 13th May (7am - 7pm), Garforth Blue Watch are running for 12 hours for NHS Charities Together because to raise funds for NHS staff necessities. They will use a a treadmill run to keep in line with social distancing rules. For some of the legs, firefighters will be wearing full fire kit or fancy dress such as Star Wars characters and super heroes. Visit the Justgiving website and search for garforthfire to make a donation |
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2020-05-09 Accident Closes Ridge Road to Castleford |
A road accident at the junction of Barnsdale Road and Station Road in Allerton Bywater closed the road to Castleford on Thursday. A vehicle collided with traffic lights when the elderly driver lost control of his 2 day old car. Air ambulance was called to the scene but wasn't required. |
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2020-05-09 Covid Impacted Areas |
The Office for National Statistics has released data on where Leeds' coronavirus victims live according to postcode. The ONS divided deaths recorded before 18th April into postcode areas based on each patient's home address. West Garforth had four reported deaths. South Garforth, Swillington and Little Preston had one death. Aberford, Barwick and Thorner had one coronavirus death. There were no reported deaths in Kippax, Micklefield or East Garforth. Colton, Austhorpe and Whitkirk was the worst hit area in Leeds with 14 deaths reported. |
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2020-05-08 Trustee Wanted |
Sherburn in Elmet Community Trust want to recruit a new Trustee as Treasurer. This position is voluntary. The Trust oversees the Community Library and the Old Girls School Community Centre and Tea Room. It meets once a month on an evening. |
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2020-05-08 Brow Bins Return |
Leeds City Council has announced that it will resume garden waste collections by the end of the month. The council’s director of communities, James Rogers, added that bulky waste collections would also recommence free of charge in the coming weeks. |
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2020-05-07 Housing Plan Resubmitted |
Taylor Wimpey have submitted revised plans for 104 houses in Pit Lane, Micklefield. Ward councillors have objected to the new plans because they provide inadequate greenspace, do not retain all the allotments, the number of houses is far greater that the capacity suggested in th e SAP and problems with highway access. |
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2020-05-07 VE 75 Tree |
Kippax Parish Council have been working with Ward Councillors to organise a VE 75 commemorative tree planting in the War Memorial Garden. They hope to arrange a gathering and plaque ceremony in the future when it is safe to do so. |
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2020-05-06 Hillam VE75 Celebrations |
On Friday 8th May a 75 VE Flag will fly for the weekend at the Top of Mill Close in Hillam and the poppy display net will be out at the Square. Residents with Union Jack bunting are encouraged to decorate their gardens and houses |
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2020-05-06 It’s All Rubbish |
The council is aiming to reopen its main Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) next week. This is subject to further details this week from the government regarding which restrictions must remain in place to tackle Covid-19. A final decision on which HWRCs sites are to reopen first will be made and announced shortly based on safety. |
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2020-05-05 Speeders Beware |
After reports from local residents West Yorkshire’s Roads Policing Unit have been out on Astley Lane, Swillington issuing tickets to speeding motorists. Just because the roads are quieter the speed limit is the same. |
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2020-05-05 Parish Council Vacancy |
There is currently a vacancy on Kippax Parish Council. The council can now fill the vacancy by co-option, which is a process whereby the council considers applications from interested persons and can then select someone to fill the seat. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please write to the parish council and include a few details of why you would like to become a councillor. If you need any information contact Colin Child Clerk to the Council on 01977 680031or 07775567094 |
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2020-05-04 PC Office Closed |
Sherburn in Elmet Parish Council Office is currently closed to all members of the public until further notice. The decision is based on the advice from the government, as a measure to help prevent the spread of Covid -19 particularly for those most vulnerable. All emails will be accessed periodically and queries will be dealt where possible. |
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2020-05-04 Councillor Vacancy |
There is currently a vacancy on Kippax Parish Council. The council can now fill the vacancy by co-option, which is a process whereby the council considers applications from interested persons and can then select someone to fill the seat. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please write to the parish council and include a few details of why you would like to become a councillor. If you need any information about qualification for being a councillor or just want more information about the role, please contact, Colin Child, Clerk to the Council on 01977 680031 or 07775567094 |
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2020-05-03 Testing Spare Capacity |
The Health Secretary has contacted Elmet MP Alec Shelbrooke to ask him to publicise that there is currently spare capacity at the drive through COVID 19 testing centre at Temple Green. Testing eligibility is anyone with symptoms who is over the age of 65 and anyone with symptoms who has to leave home to go to work |
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2020-05-03 NET Food Bank Appeal |
NET Food Bank is still running but each day stock running low due to high demand. They have drop off points in local Supermarkets: Sainbury Colton, Sainbury Main Street Garforth, Co-op Kippax. Tesco Garforth. Every Little Helps. Donations can also be left at NET Doors and then will be collected
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2020-05-02 Parking Fines at Park |
Following recent complaints officers have attended at Bullerthorpe Lane and issued a number of Fixed Penalty Notices to cars obstructing the pavement on the entrance to Temple Newsam park |
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2020-05-02 First Bus Changes |
From Sunday 3rd May, First Buses are making some minor changes to services across Leeds, mainly affecting services on a Sunday or in the evenings. Most services are unaffected and will continue with what has been in place since 30th March. Services affected are: 1,2, 3, 3A, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11A, 12, 13, 13A, 19, 19A, 27, 28, 33, 34, 40, 42, 56. X26/X27 – Will no longer operate, service 11A will be extended to Thorpe Park to provide journeys between the Springs and Crossgates. Revised timetables can be found on the First Bus Leeds website. |
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2020-05-01 Three Year Old Flame |
England’s first world Peace Flame here in Garforth was three years old on Tuesday 28th April. |
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2020-05-01 Heart Survivor Urges People to Still Seek Help |
A heart attack survivor, Chris Hope from Kippax, is encouraging patients to still go to a doctor if they need to during the coronavirus outbreak. Half the usual number of people are going to A&E and treatment for heart attacks and strokes is down. Seeking medical help is one of the four reasons people can safely leave home, government guidance says. |
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2020-04-30 Covid Deaths |
As of 28th April there have been 1308 confirmed Covid cases in Leeds and 202 related deaths in Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Leeds City Council revealed that in addition 114 deaths occurred at care homes, 20 people died at home and nine died at hospices. |
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2020-04-30 Beware Tiger |
A family of three got a fright on their daily walk walking through farmland in Garforth on Tuesday after they came across a life-size tiger toy, hidden in the bushes. Donna Wallace, 34, was walking with her partner and five-year-old son when they spotted the large stuffed animal in the trees. Although the tiger gave her son and partner a bit of a shock Donna said that whoever put it there had made her day |
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2020-04-29 Brown Bin Scam |
Leeds City Council has suspended the brown bin garden refuse collection service. However some residents have been offered a non-council collection service. They have been told to leave an envelope with £10 inside the lid of the bin. The scam fear is that the money will be collected without the refuse being taken. Alternatively the waste will be taken but fly tipped. The resident can be fined as well as the fly tipper. |
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2020-04-29 Jo’s Open Air Bingo |
Jo Heywood, the landlady at the Gaping Goose in Garforth has been unable to open since the lockdown. So she took home the pub’s bingo kit and hosted a socially distant game on her street, The Rise in Kippax. The neighbours came out onto their drives and played four games and every neighbour who took part received a free toilet roll. |
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2020-04-28 Planning Restriction |
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Leeds City Council Planning Department is not accepting written representations made by post. Please make any comments online and address them to the planning officer. |
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2020-04-28 Local House Prices |
According to Zoopla the average house price in LS25 is £238,017, down by £266 in the last 3 months but up £8,922 in the last year. |
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2020-04-27 Stay at Home Street Party |
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day there will be a stay at home street party on Friday 8th May. So decorate your house red, white and blue and enjoy a picnic in your front garden with your friends and neighbours, all suitably distanced of course. |
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2020-04-27 Fire on Garforth Industrial Estate |
Thick, dark, plumes of smoke billowed over Garforth on Sunday from a fire on Newhold Industrial Estate by the A642. West Yorkshire Fire service said the blaze was a shipping unit and industrial container. The service added that there was a large volume of paint and cylinders involved and 2 breathing apparatus, 2 hose reel’s and 2 large jets were used in controlling the fire, which started at 12.15pm. |
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2020-04-26 Phishing Emails |
North Yorkshire Police have received a lot of emails from concerned residents who have received suspicious emails concerning the Corona virus. This is being replicated across the country. As a result, GCHQ is asking members of the public to report suspicious emails that seek to exploit fear of Covid-19 to enrich cybercriminals. The National Cyber Security Centre has launched the suspicious email reporting service with a simple request of the public: forward any dubious emails to report@ phishing.gov.uk, and the NCSC’s automated scanning system will remove the criminal sites. |
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2020-04-26 Swillington Educational Charity |
The Swillington Educational Charity is embarking on another round of grant applications. If you are under 25, and live in Swillington or Great and Little Preston you may be eligible for an education grant. The deadline for applications is 31st August. Contact diane.brown56@ gmail.com for an application form |
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2020-04-25 Litter Picks on Hold |
Aberford Parish Council has suspended litter picks due to the COVID-19 outbreak. They have also postponed the Great British Spring Clean event until September |
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2020-04-25 Mum Attacked Outside Garforth Takeaway |
A Garforth mum-of-three can no longer leave her home for fear of being attacked again after a brutal assault left her with a gaping head wound and a bust lip. The attack happened on Garforth Main Street almost two weeks ago on Saturday, 11th April at around 10pm when she was walking with a friend to pick up a takeaway from Valentinos Pizzeria. West Yorkshire Police have released the CCTV images below of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact PC 4137 Goodall at Stainbeck Police Station and quote the log number 13200181019 for Saturday, 11th April. |
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2020-04-24 Cybercrime Facebook Live |
Each week on Thursday at 4pm officers in the Economic Crime Unit have undertaken to do a Facebook Live session on the North Yorkshire Police Facebook page to give advice on staying safe from fraud. This week’s presentation/advice will be given by the Cybercrime unit. Please join them at 4pm for advice on how to stay safe online |
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2020-04-24 The Long Green Grass of Home |
Yorkshire Local Councils Association has sent advice to all Parish Councils that grass cutting did not count as essential work and if carried out would not be covered under the Parish Council's insurance. Sherburn Parish Council has therefore decided to postpone grass cutting until the current crisis is over. |
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2020-04-23 Litter Bin Collections |
The public are being urged not to use public litter bins at the moment. This will help the Council reduce the time key workers spend emptying public bins. The advice is instead to double bag dog poo, tissues and face masks and put them in black bins. Plastic bottles and drinks cans can go in green bins |
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2020-04-23 Sponsored Marathon |
Gary Marshall from Garforth is doing a 26.2 marathon walk around Garforth, in stages to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support to thank them for the support they give. To sponsor him go to the justgiving site and look for gmmarathonmonth |
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2020-04-22 Online Meeting with Police |
On Thursday 23rd April between 18:00 - 18:30 hours, Sergeant Micklethwaite from West Yorkshire Police will be launching an online Facebook Meeting where you can ask questions and raise any concerns for your local area. |
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2020-04-22 Vouchers Scam |
North Yorkshire Police have received several reports of a text message circulating purporting to be from Tesco giving out free vouchers due to Covid-19. The user is asked to click on a link which leads to a genuine looking website which is designed to steal login information as well as personal and financial details. |
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2020-04-21 Coronavirus Update |
Leaders of North Yorkshire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will give an update on the work they are doing, and take questions from residents and businesses, in a live broadcast tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April. Commissioner Julia Mulligan will lead the live update and will be joined by Chief Constable Lisa Winward and Chief Fire Officer Andrew Brodie. Watch live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ KgFU3Fche_M |
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2020-04-21 Mr Garforth Town |
Garforth Town club president Norman Hebbron has passed away in St. Gemmas Hospice, aged 92. “Mr. Garforth Town" first became involved with the club in the late 1960s. The iconic Norman Hebbron stand at Garforth Town is recognition of his achievements. |
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2020-04-20 Scooter Stolen |
A scooter was stolen from Tesco car park on Friday. It is an Electric Blue Yamaha Neos, Reg YP11 KCV. Possible suspects are 2 lads wearing baseball jackets who were seen acting suspicious earlier. The Police have been informed |
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2020-04-20 150 Homes Plan |
The detailed proposal for 150 homes on land to the west of Hodgson’s Lane (next to the 270 home site) can now be viewed on the Planning Portal for Selby District Council. This application was originally refused by Selby District Council, but following a successful appeal it was allowed. So the site has planning permission; this application is about the detail of the site (layout, access etc). |
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2020-04-19 Garforth Businessman Asks Boris to Think Again |
The former chairman of Pudsey Conservative Association has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to proceed with plans to heavily restrict access to the UK labour market for so-called “lower-skilled” overseas workers. Dr Aldiss, who is managing director of Garforth-based veterinary services company Eville & Jones and also serves as Secretary General of the Union of European Veterinary Hygienists, called on the Prime Minister to think again. |
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2020-04-19 Top Rat |
There have been more than 2,000 instances in the past three years where council workers have been alerted to rat sightings at houses or commercial properties across the city. Of the 36 listed areas of the city affluent Roundhay had most alerts with 108 reports, Harewood is 9th highest with 69 reported sightings, Kippax and Methley, in 29th position had 40 reports and Garforth and Swillington in 33rd place had just 25 reported sightings |
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2020-04-18 Blackmail Scam |
Last weekend, North Yorkshire Police received a number of calls from residents stating they have received an email from an unknown person who claims to have hacked your computer and accessed your webcam and used it to record you watching porn online. The email states that unless payment is made in Bitcoin the footage will be released to everyone in your contact list and posted online. This is a scam. |
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2020-04-18 Lions Fund |
Garforth Lions have received £1000 from a fund of 100 thousand pounds put up by the Lions Club Foundation of Great Britain to help local people who are vulnerable. The grant will be used to finance delivery costs and emergency items not provided in the standard food parcels. Garforth Lions have managed to deliver over 300 parcels to more than 200 addresses |
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