Residents of Leeds are currently being asked for their opinion on the proposed scheme.
A Public Space Protection Order has been proposed to prohibit dangerous driving and vehicle nuisance in public spaces as a way of protecting public areas and communities across the city.
The Public Space Protection Order would span across the entire Leeds area and include regulations that could cause disturbance to local residence.
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In the list of potential prohibited actions, the council included: revving car engines unnecessarily, playing music too loudly or beeping their horn without a reason.
This comes in addition to inconsiderate parking, littering from a vehicle, as well as more serious actions like the use of intimidating language or behaviour when behind the wheel, and a serious clamp down on 'car cruising events'.
As part of the proposed Public Space Protection Order, car cruising and similar events would be prohibit people from engaging in, promoting, encouraging or being involved in any online organisation of said events.
The proposal comes after a West Yorkshire Combined Authority survey which found found that most respondents in the areas surveyed felt that road safety, speeding and dangerous driving were all problems in their local area, which subsequently caused "unease and made residents and road users feel unsafe".
Car meets and cruising will both come under the public protection order. / Image: Brian McCluske, Unsplash
According to the survey website, vehicle related nuisance accounts for just under one third of all nuisance incidents reported to police in Leeds in 2021.
Those wishing to share their own views on the new proposal can visit the survey on the Leeds government website and leave feedback. This will be available until Friday 12 August 2022.
Superintendent Dan Wood, Partnerships Lead for Leeds District Police, said: “We recognise the impact that anti-social vehicle use and dangerous driving can have on communities and work closely with partners in Leeds District to make our roads safer.“Having a Public Space Protection Order will give us additional powers to take action against those who cause concerns in our neighbourhoods by using vehicles in an inconsiderate or reckless way.”
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Female-founded independent jewellery brand to open in Leeds’ Victoria Gate
Norfolk-based jewellery brand Lisa Angel is opening their first Yorkshire site right here in Leeds.
Jewellery and trinket lovers, this one's for you.
Lisa Angel, a female-founded jewellery and gifting brand will open the doors to its new store in Victoria Gate next month.
Shoppers can expect a wonderful range of jewellery, gifts, and accessories that have established a loyal following during more than twenty years of business.
Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has only gone from strength to strength since.
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The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.
After opening two stores last year and three stores in 2024, Lisa Angel’s founder and Creative Director, Lisa, said: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.
"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”
Managing Director James Moody explained the significance to the business of opening a new store in a city as influential as Leeds: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.
"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."
We'll keep you up to date when we know an opening date, but for now you can check out what to expect here.
Yorkshire residents are being invited to name two new bin lorries
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Well...this is a new one.
Ever fancied naming a bin lorry? Well today is your lucky day, because now you can.
Yorkshire-based waste management experts Divert are celebrating the arrival of two swanky new tbin rucks by inviting the local community to help name them.
The iconic purple bins, vans and trucks can be seen across the Yorkshire area helping to clean up waste from Bradford to Harrogate.
Two new lorries are set to be joining the fleet in April and May, and of course they need a name.
And who better to ask than the general public? The winning names will be added to the cabs of each of the trucks for all to see, and announced via the Divert website and social media channels.
Absolutely anyone from across the UK is welcome to take part, but the company are especially keen for people from Yorkshire to enter.
You can be as creative as you like, but there are a couple of rules...
No swearing or offensive names. Aside from that, you can let your freak flag fly.
The Divert team are keen to hear the 'best celebrity puns, local namesakes, and downright silly names' the public have to offer.
John Verity, Managing Director of Divert, comments: “Naming our bin trucks is a great way to bring some joy to the local community. We hope to bring a smile to the faces of passing drivers and pedestrians as our fleet passes by.
“Not only that, naming our lorries can help our drivers to take pride and ownership in the vehicles they drive and be a key reminder of our engagement within the community. We’re always keen to employ any initiatives that help the public to engage with us and ensure we’re seen as a friendly face in the area.”
Winners will be voted for by the team internally, and the competition closes at 5 pm on 31 March 2026.
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