Councillor Andy Parnham
@andyparnham1965.bsky.social
•Elected Member of Leeds City Council (Labour, Armley Ward). •Director, Creative Frame CIC.
•Group Facilitator: Male Suicide Prevention & Mental Health.
•1-2-1 Learning Disability Support Worker.
•Group Facilitator: Male Suicide Prevention & Mental Health.
•1-2-1 Learning Disability Support Worker.
Farnley Fishpond was the starting point for today's walk around Farnley Park with our Creative Frame Man About Town men's mental health walk. A lovely start to Sunday!
October 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Farnley Fishpond was the starting point for today's walk around Farnley Park with our Creative Frame Man About Town men's mental health walk. A lovely start to Sunday!
On the anti-racism/refugees welcome march in Leeds City Centre just now.
October 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
On the anti-racism/refugees welcome march in Leeds City Centre just now.
Short and medium-term financial planning reports dominated yesterday's Strategy & Resources Scrutiny Board at Leeds City Council's Civic Hall.
September 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Short and medium-term financial planning reports dominated yesterday's Strategy & Resources Scrutiny Board at Leeds City Council's Civic Hall.
Armley Festival:
Saturday, 13th September
Saturday, 13th September
September 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Armley Festival:
Saturday, 13th September
Saturday, 13th September
Fly tipping Update:
I've reported this discarded sofa and requested its urgent collection.
Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste! Follow the link below to report stuff you see, anywhere in Leeds
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I've reported this discarded sofa and requested its urgent collection.
Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste! Follow the link below to report stuff you see, anywhere in Leeds
Source: Leeds.gov share.google/UeMjRMWYyk9p...
September 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Fly tipping Update:
I've reported this discarded sofa and requested its urgent collection.
Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste! Follow the link below to report stuff you see, anywhere in Leeds
Source: Leeds.gov share.google/UeMjRMWYyk9p...
I've reported this discarded sofa and requested its urgent collection.
Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste! Follow the link below to report stuff you see, anywhere in Leeds
Source: Leeds.gov share.google/UeMjRMWYyk9p...
Pothole Update:
I've reported this stretch of Brooklyn Terrace, Armley for repair, along with potholes along Simpson Grove & nearby Stott Street.
I've reported this stretch of Brooklyn Terrace, Armley for repair, along with potholes along Simpson Grove & nearby Stott Street.
September 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Pothole Update:
I've reported this stretch of Brooklyn Terrace, Armley for repair, along with potholes along Simpson Grove & nearby Stott Street.
I've reported this stretch of Brooklyn Terrace, Armley for repair, along with potholes along Simpson Grove & nearby Stott Street.
An illuminating article in today's West Leeds Dispatch about the Baton of Hope relayed across Leeds tomorrow (Wednesday 10th)
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September 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
An illuminating article in today's West Leeds Dispatch about the Baton of Hope relayed across Leeds tomorrow (Wednesday 10th)
westleedsdispatch.com/baton-of-hop...
westleedsdispatch.com/baton-of-hop...
Today's walk took us to the Temple, Temple Newsam which was designed as part of Caperbility Brown's redevelopment of the estate. Sadly, it has been behind railings for a long time.
September 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Today's walk took us to the Temple, Temple Newsam which was designed as part of Caperbility Brown's redevelopment of the estate. Sadly, it has been behind railings for a long time.
Big thanks to Roadblock Soundsysyem for bike powering our performance at yesterday's New Wortley Festival! Our Man About Town men's mental health music group entertained local residents in this disadvantaged but fun loving community, in Armley Ward.
September 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Big thanks to Roadblock Soundsysyem for bike powering our performance at yesterday's New Wortley Festival! Our Man About Town men's mental health music group entertained local residents in this disadvantaged but fun loving community, in Armley Ward.
Looking forward to playing my lovely 8 string Luna ukulele at this Saturday's (6th September)New Wortley Festival on 'Jailey Field' (Oak Road Recreation Ground) which is adjacent to HMP Leeds.
Performing with Man About Town at 2pm. FREE.
Performing with Man About Town at 2pm. FREE.
September 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Looking forward to playing my lovely 8 string Luna ukulele at this Saturday's (6th September)New Wortley Festival on 'Jailey Field' (Oak Road Recreation Ground) which is adjacent to HMP Leeds.
Performing with Man About Town at 2pm. FREE.
Performing with Man About Town at 2pm. FREE.
Lunchtime advice surgery at New Wortley Community Centre. Armley's Labour Councillors hold our no-appointment-needed advice sessions four times per month throughout the year.
Housing/ASB were today's concerns raised with me.
Housing/ASB were today's concerns raised with me.
September 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Lunchtime advice surgery at New Wortley Community Centre. Armley's Labour Councillors hold our no-appointment-needed advice sessions four times per month throughout the year.
Housing/ASB were today's concerns raised with me.
Housing/ASB were today's concerns raised with me.
Our Man About Town men's mental health music group were getting ready for New Wortley Festival. We're on at 2pm!
September 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Our Man About Town men's mental health music group were getting ready for New Wortley Festival. We're on at 2pm!
Our Man About Town men's mental health music group are very grateful to Holbeck WMC for so kindly hosting us for our group sessions. We're excited to soon be moving to a brand new permanent home. Watch this space!
June 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Our Man About Town men's mental health music group are very grateful to Holbeck WMC for so kindly hosting us for our group sessions. We're excited to soon be moving to a brand new permanent home. Watch this space!
At Thursday's meeting of the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority, Birkenshaw. We scrutinised reports on service management & delivery and learnt how the service are operating in the hottest & driest year in memory.
June 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
At Thursday's meeting of the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority, Birkenshaw. We scrutinised reports on service management & delivery and learnt how the service are operating in the hottest & driest year in memory.
Sunday's men's mental health walk, through Sykes Wood to Cockersdale following a beck that forms the Leeds/Bradford border
June 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Sunday's men's mental health walk, through Sykes Wood to Cockersdale following a beck that forms the Leeds/Bradford border
Adel Dam Nature Reserve this morning. Our Sunday morning mental health walks began in the depths of Lockdown!(2020)
June 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Adel Dam Nature Reserve this morning. Our Sunday morning mental health walks began in the depths of Lockdown!(2020)
A few photos showing the lovely, local volunteers, & fellow trustees, who made this year's Armley Common Right Trust's hanging basket event a success. Lots of fun yesterday!
June 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A few photos showing the lovely, local volunteers, & fellow trustees, who made this year's Armley Common Right Trust's hanging basket event a success. Lots of fun yesterday!
Reposted by Councillor Andy Parnham
🌹⚖️Leeds CC Budget Day⚖️🌹
Today LCC sets it's '25-26 budget, for the first time in 15 years under a Labour Government, taking steps to repair the damage done by £2.7BN of Tory austerity.
We will continue to deliver for a greener, safer, fairer city.
Watch from 1pm:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Today LCC sets it's '25-26 budget, for the first time in 15 years under a Labour Government, taking steps to repair the damage done by £2.7BN of Tory austerity.
We will continue to deliver for a greener, safer, fairer city.
Watch from 1pm:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Full Council - YouTube
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February 26, 2025 at 7:44 AM
🌹⚖️Leeds CC Budget Day⚖️🌹
Today LCC sets it's '25-26 budget, for the first time in 15 years under a Labour Government, taking steps to repair the damage done by £2.7BN of Tory austerity.
We will continue to deliver for a greener, safer, fairer city.
Watch from 1pm:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Today LCC sets it's '25-26 budget, for the first time in 15 years under a Labour Government, taking steps to repair the damage done by £2.7BN of Tory austerity.
We will continue to deliver for a greener, safer, fairer city.
Watch from 1pm:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Reposted by Councillor Andy Parnham
Over 6000 people in some of our lowest-income areas saw improvements to their rented properties and were signposted to further welfare support. 85% of properties inspected were found to be non-compliant - proving how essential these schemes are.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2495199...
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2495199...
Landlord scheme improves homes in Harehills and Beeston
THOUSANDS of tenants saw their homes improved after sub-standard living conditions were uncovered in a five-year inspections scheme.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Over 6000 people in some of our lowest-income areas saw improvements to their rented properties and were signposted to further welfare support. 85% of properties inspected were found to be non-compliant - proving how essential these schemes are.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2495199...
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2495199...
I'm always keen to work alongside local Highways Officers to improve pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle speed across Armley Ward.
A resident raised this with me and Highways were keen to investigate options (Armley Ridge Road shops/takeaways towards Amen Corner)
A resident raised this with me and Highways were keen to investigate options (Armley Ridge Road shops/takeaways towards Amen Corner)
February 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I'm always keen to work alongside local Highways Officers to improve pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle speed across Armley Ward.
A resident raised this with me and Highways were keen to investigate options (Armley Ridge Road shops/takeaways towards Amen Corner)
A resident raised this with me and Highways were keen to investigate options (Armley Ridge Road shops/takeaways towards Amen Corner)
With Highways, looking at whether Armley Ridge Road at Christ Church qualifies for a much needed zebra crossing!
February 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
With Highways, looking at whether Armley Ridge Road at Christ Church qualifies for a much needed zebra crossing!
The pen is mightier than the sword! Details of two planned public cultural additions to Leeds.
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/stateme...
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/stateme...
Statement on £15m funding for two cultural projects in Leeds
Leeds City Council has today welcomed confirmation of £15m in central government funding for two major cultural projects.
news.leeds.gov.uk
February 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The pen is mightier than the sword! Details of two planned public cultural additions to Leeds.
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/stateme...
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/stateme...
Despite the icy rain, we managed to deliver two more rounds of our Armley Rose newsletter today!
February 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Despite the icy rain, we managed to deliver two more rounds of our Armley Rose newsletter today!
Lots of laughs and even more mud on todays Man About Town men's mental health walk between Fulneck and Tong.
February 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Lots of laughs and even more mud on todays Man About Town men's mental health walk between Fulneck and Tong.
Delighted to welcome this additional NHS investment into Armley, which contains two neighbourhoods which are within the top 1% most deprived areas in the UK!
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New Armley Community Diagnostic Centre offers care closer to home - West Leeds Dispatch
Patients are now being offered a wide range of health services at a new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Armley Moor Health Centre. The CDC, operated by Leeds Teaching […]
westleedsdispatch.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Delighted to welcome this additional NHS investment into Armley, which contains two neighbourhoods which are within the top 1% most deprived areas in the UK!
westleedsdispatch.com/new-armley-c...
westleedsdispatch.com/new-armley-c...