Editorial Comment

2008-07-02 Blown Down But Not Out

For the second year running a local carnival event has suffered from freak summer weather conditions and had to be called off. Kippax Carnival organisers were able to salvage a small number of events and should be congratulated on their months of hard work despite being thwarted by events beyond their control. They will bounce back to produce an even better event next year. 

2008-06-06 Dirty Work at Makins Farm

A collection of young folk, on a working holiday, making a lot of noise is hardly a surprise. However local residents are also entitled to a bit of peace and quiet in their homes so hopefully a visit from Noise Nuisance Officers will do the trick. But deliberate action by the council, targeting washing and toilet facilities with a view to making life as uncomfortable as possible for the foreign youngsters working at Makins farm for the summer is frankly disappointing. Which of our councillors is looking after the interests of these young visitors to our community? I hope all of our youngsters travelling or working overseas are treated better, wherever they may be.  

2008-05-15 Saving Our Post Offices

Is there a constituency in the land that is unaffected by the post office closures? Is there an affected MP who is in favour of post office closures in his constituency? Despite its name, Royal Mail Group Limited is wholly owned by the government. If our MPs are truly interested in saving our post offices they can do it in Westminster. Otherwise it's just crocodile tears.  

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2008-07-06  Councillors Force House Repair Rethink

Following complaints by Kippax councillors, one of the management organisations responsible for council house repairs has managed to rejig its finances and find the money necessary to carry out promised repairs. Aire Valley Homes believe upto 200 of their tenants will now benefit from this change of emphasis. 

2008-07-06  Men Wanted at Musical Society

Garforth Musical Society is looking for actors and people to fill back stage positions. In particular they need young men for a production of Half a Sixpence next spring. Contact Lynne on 0113 286 8802 for details. 

2008-07-05  Kippax Councillors’ House Repairs Complaint

Angry councillors in Kippax claim that council house improvements are being cancelled for lack of funds even though the organisations responsible for them have millions of pounds held in reserve. The housing management organisations responded that all available money has been spent and any reserves that might exist are to cover legal liabilities. 

2008-07-05  MP Votes to Keep His Benefits

Elmet MP Colin Burgon was one of 2 Leeds MPs to vote in favour of MPs retaining their second home allowances. The two MPs also supported a failed bid to increase MPs salaries above the rate of inflation. 

2008-07-04  Open Cast Plan for Ledston

Banks Mining have submitted new plans to open cast for 5 years at Newton Lane, Ledston. Residents have formed a pressure group to fight the proposals and local MP Colin Burgon and Kippax councillors oppose the scheme. The coal would be used in the Aire Valley powerstations. RSPB experts are concerned about the possible impact on the Fairburn Ings wildlife sanctuary. 

2008-07-04  Open Day at Billy Wood

A nature day will be held at Townclose Hills Nature Reserve, Kippax on 5th July, organised by the Friends of Billy Wood Group. The event will include guided nature walks , wild flower displays and a quiz and runs from 10am till 3pm from Kippax Leisure Centre.  

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