Author: Caring Together

First 2023 cost of living payments from today

For people on Pension Credit and other low income benefits The first of a number of cost of living payments for 2023 will be paid between 25th April and 17th May 2023, although most people are expected to receive it by 4th May. This first payment is £301 and you do not need to apply… Continue reading First 2023 cost of living payments from today

Emergency Alert Test – this Sunday at 3pm

On Sunday April 23rd at 3pm there will be a test of the new UK emergency alerts system. Emergency Alerts is a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby. In an emergency, your smartphone or tablet will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe. The… Continue reading Emergency Alert Test – this Sunday at 3pm

Local elections 4th May – YOU WILL NEED PHOTO ID TO VOTE IN PERSON

Local elections are coming up and these will be the first time the new voting rules apply. From now on you will need to show photographic ID to vote in person. This includes an older persons bus pass or disabled persons bus pass. Acceptable forms of photo ID are: Passport issued by the UK, any… Continue reading Local elections 4th May – YOU WILL NEED PHOTO ID TO VOTE IN PERSON

Changes to Bus Services in Woodhouse & Little London from Sunday 2nd April

There are a number of changes to the bus services across Leeds from this Sunday – 2nd April. This will affect the current 51/52 service which runs through Woodhouse & Little London. This route is to be divided into 2 separate routes and so will no longer go through to Morley from this area. The… Continue reading Changes to Bus Services in Woodhouse & Little London from Sunday 2nd April

Plans for changes in street design of A660 Otley Road, Headingley Lane and Woodhouse Lane

Leeds City Council are planning major changes to the A660 as it comes through Headingley and Woodhouse. If you want to look at these plans and give your thoughts there is a public consultation until Saturday 5th March You can see the plans and have your say online by  visiting this link or there are a… Continue reading Plans for changes in street design of A660 Otley Road, Headingley Lane and Woodhouse Lane

The eligibility requirements for Warm Home Discount have changed this winter (2022-23)

This may mean some of you will become eligible and in other cases some of you may not as you had done previously. How is the scheme different from previous years? One of the main changes is that households who meet the eligibility criteria are now guaranteed a payment. Previously, the scheme operated on a… Continue reading The eligibility requirements for Warm Home Discount have changed this winter (2022-23)

Information from Leeds City Council

Cost of Living Support and Advice January 2023 Dear resident As we enter the new year, we know that the increase in cost of living continues to touch many people, and some may only be starting to feel the impact.  We will continue to do all we can to support anyone affected. As well as our regular email updates, please… Continue reading Information from Leeds City Council