Leeds headlines 12 March: 27-storey flats proposal for Holbeck

Leeds Headlines 12 March 2024.

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00:00 Three storeys in brief and a 27 storey block of flats could bring hundreds of new homes

00:07 to the city if a planning application is approved. Initial plans for the development just outside

00:12 Leeds City Centre in Holbeck could see 387 flats being built, along with a gym, creche,

00:19 co-working space and a car park.

00:21 Next, Bramley builder David Dixon, who was caught on camera dumping and illegally storing

00:26 construction waste, has been fined and given a suspended prison sentence. The council will

00:31 shortly be launching the Leeds Accredited Waste Carrier Scheme, which will help residents

00:36 find legal and responsible waste carriers to dispose of rubbish.

00:40 And finally, the St Patrick's Day Parade and festivities are set to return to Millennium

00:44 Square this Sunday 17th March. Floats, displays and music will return for the event, which

00:50 is marking its 25th anniversary.

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