Welcome to the West Park Residents Association website
This site is intended to provide a source of information about the West Park and Spen Lane area and events which affect the residents.
Use the links across the top and side of the page to find the information you are looking for.
As well as us telling you things, the Association is also interested in hearing from you with reminiscences about your life in West Park so that we can share these with local residents. The best way to do this is via an email to stories@westparkresidents.org.uk we will then telephone you to discuss how we can work together to put your reminiscences on the web site.
The Association is always interested to hear from residents about how the web site could be improved, so if you have any ideas or comments email these to us on comments@westparkresidents.org.uk.
The Association is heavily involved in the discussions concerning the New Generation Transport (NGT) proposals for Leeds which will greatly affect West Park and the environment we live in. After consultation with our members and several local meetings between residents and Leeds City Council representatives the Association is opposed to the proposals in their present form. Details of the reasoning behind this opposition can be found by reading NGT Analysis and by following the links given to our analysis and that of others.
WPRA's Considered View of NGT for the A660 Route
We support efforts to improve public transport along the A660, but we cannot support the NGT trolleybus scheme on this route.
The scheme seriously undervalues the environmental attractions of the route. There will be a significant loss of amenity for those living along it, but with almost no benefits to compensate. The reasoning behind this view can be found in the documents we have already circulated by email. These are also available via the following links:
After the overwhelming turnout at the last presentation we are pleased to announce that A660 Joint Council is repeating the "Whither the trolleybus" presentation at the HEART centre on Bennett Road. There will be a donation box on the door to cover expenses, including room hire.
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"Whither the Trolleybus"
Heart - Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre (HEART) Bennett Road, Leeds, LS63HN
Wednesday 25th March 7.00 pm
"A considered treatise on why NGT is not good for Leeds"
Presented by
Hon Alderman D H Townsley, Chartered Engineer, Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Member of the Chartered Management Institute
Many people are questioning whether the New Generation Transport (NGT) trolley bus scheme is appropriate for Leeds. This event provides an opportunity to question the issues and promises associated with the NGT.
WPRA are happy to announce the following important event on behalf of the A660 Joint Council and we hope you'll be able to attend. There will be a donation box on the door to cover expenses, including room hire.
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"Whither the Trolleybus"
Heart - Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre (HEART) Bennett Road, Leeds, LS63HN
Wednesday 27th February 7.00 pm
"A considered treatise on why NGT is not good for Leeds"
Presented by
Hon Alderman D H Townsley, Chartered Engineer, Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Member of the Chartered Management Institute
Many people are questioning whether the New Generation Transport (NGT) trolley bus scheme is appropriate for Leeds. This event provides an opportunity to question the issues and promises associated with the NGT.
