Leeds public notices: upcoming traffic restrictions and a new public bridleway

To let you know what is going on in your area, every week we check the latest public notices in Leeds and the surrounding areas.

We’ve found some of the most noticeable, interesting, and significant proposals to keep you informed and let you have your say.

From upcoming road closures to a public footpath upgrade, here are some of the developments you can expect to see in Leeds soon.

Leeds, Rawdon/Rodley/Wortley & other areas - Temporary Traffic Restrictions, to allow for various works

Leeds City Council has made several temporary traffic orders for works and events across the city:

• Weardley Lane, Harewood – Road closed for electrical connection works fromMay 18 to May 29. Access for residents and emergency services maintained.
• Neville Street, city centre – Overnight road closures and traffic restrictions from 8.30pm to 5am, Sundays to Fridays, from May 27 to June 19 for resurfacing and road layout works. Affected roads include Bishopgate Street, Neville Street, Mill Hill, Swinegate and Concordia Street. Some bus lane and one-way restrictions will be temporarily suspended.
• Northwood Park, Rothwell – Road closure near Northwood Falls for new connection works from May 26 to June 5. Access for residents and emergency services maintained.
• Moorland Road, Drighlington– Road closed between Whitehall Road and Station Road for gas replacement works from May 23 to May 31.
• Woodhall Croft, Stanningley – Road closed outside Nos.24-30 for electrical connection works from June 2 to June 12. Access for residents and emergency services maintained.
• Temple Newsam – Temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for upcoming events Slam Dunk North on May 24-25 and Race for Life & Pretty Muddy on July 11-12. Roads affected include The Elm Walk, Gibson Drive, Colton Road, Pontefract Lane and Temple Newsam Road. Parking restrictions will also apply on Temple Newsam Road, Irwin Approach and Colton Road. Access for residents and emergency services maintained.
• Sovereign Street, city centre– On May 24, temporary coach, taxi and stopping restrictions will apply near Swinegate and the existing coach bay. Part of the street will become taxi-only outside certain hours.

Wharrels Service Station, Lowton - Licence Application

ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED have applied to Leeds City Council for a premises licence for Wharrels Service Station, 90 Lowton, Pudsey,

LS28 7AA.

The licence application requests permission to stay open for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and to be able to sell alcohol to take away throughout all opening hours.

The licence application also requests permission to serve late-night hot food and drinks from 11pm-5am, Monday-Sunday.

Any person wishing to submit relevant representations to this application must

give notice in writing to Entertainment Licensing, Leeds City Council, Civic Hall, Leeds, LS1 1UR or by emailing entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk by June 9 2026.

Footpath along Wood Lane, Barwick in Elmet and Scholes - Upgrade to Path

Leeds City Council has officially approved a change to the paths on Wood Lane in Barwick in Elmet and Scholes under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980.

The change will see the public footpath upgraded to public bridleways for a distance of 456m starting at near number 159 on Main Street.

If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order, or any provision contained within it, on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or that any requirement of the Act or associated regulations has not been complied with, they may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks from May 19 2026.

Middleton Park - New Development

Leeds City Council has proposed a new 20mph speed limit along the whole lengths of Calvert Crescent; Nightingale Court; Nightingale Gardens and Nightingale Grove.

If you wish to object to, or make any representations concerning the proposed Order, you should write to TRO Team, City Development, Merrion House, Merrion Street LS2 8LX or e-mail [email protected] specifying the grounds on which your objection or representation is made, by no later than June 8 2026.

Wetherby - Proposed Car Park Changes

Leeds City Council has proposed changes to parking rules at Wetherby One Stop, Wetherby Leisure Centre, Wetherby Sports Association and Crossley Street car parks.

The proposed changes will mean maximum stay at these sites will increase to three hours.

If you wish to object to, or make any representations concerning the proposed Amendment Order, you should write to Parking Services, Leeds City Council, P.O. Box 139, Leeds LS9 1AA; or e-mail [email protected] specifying the grounds on which your objection or representation is made, by no later than Monday June 4 2026.

Hot Buka, Beeston - Licence Application

Hot Buka has applied to Leeds City Council for the grant of a premises licence on 134a Beeston Road, Leeds. LS11 8BB.

The application requests permission to sell alcohol from 2pm to 10:30pm, seven days a week.

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to Leeds City Council about this application to the following address: Entertainment Licensing, Leeds City Council, Civic Hall, Leeds, LS1 1UR until May 27 2026.

How to have your say

Members of the public can comment on or object to planning applications. You can search for and view full documents for these and other local applications via Public Notice Portal or Leeds City Council’s planning website.

Have we missed an application near you? Got strong views on a local development? Let us know in the comments below or email [email protected].