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New powers to tackle vehicle related anti-social behaviour across the city come into force this week following a survey conducted by the council which saw Leeds residents identify road safety, dangerous driving and speeding as problems in their local areas.

Extra powers have been introduced this week in inner north west Leeds to help tackle anti-social behaviour and other associated issues.

Leeds City Council is urging the city’s 50,000 students and their landlords to be considerate of local communities during the summer changeover period.

*Women who live, work and visit Leeds city centre are being encouraged to have their say in a survey which has been created to ensure that Leeds is a safer and more comfortable place.

A striking new art mural, designed to spark conversations about the Violence Against Women and Girls agenda, has been installed in the city centre this week.

In the run up to Valentine’s Day, people in Leeds are being urged to ‘Ask for Angela’ if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable. 

A report which highlights the positive progress of the council’s Safer Leeds executive has been discussed by senior councillors in Leeds today.

Leeds City Council’s Safer Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour Team have secured a Partial Closure Order following serious incidents of anti-social behaviour and associated criminality in Hirst's Yard. This area sits behind Duncan Street, Call Lane and Briggate.

Leeds City Council’s six annual bonfire and firework events will unfortunately not be taking place this year.  

Residents are being asked for their views on a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at prohibiting dangerous driving and vehicle nuisance in public areas and communities across Leeds.

Leeds City Council is urging more than 50,000 students leaving their Leeds homes this summer to be mindful of their neighbours and keep noise to a minimum.

A new service has launched in Leeds which will support some of the city’s most vulnerable women into long-term
accommodation.