Halifax Bank closure Otley
I have been advised that the Otley branch of Halifax will be closing, however, I was pleased to hear that some face to face services will...
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- Mar 8
- 3 min
The experience of Ukrainians in Leeds
Along with organising a ‘Welcome’ event for new Ukrainian residents and their host families, I’ve been doing what I can to help...
- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
My objection to the Headingley McDonald’s application
Alex Sobel MP Response to 22/05396/FU 4 Otley Road 13th September 2022 1) The proposed placement of the Mcdonald’s is in the centre of...
- Jul 18, 2022
- 2 min
Action on the Otley Run
The Otley Run has been a fixture in our community for many years now. We are quite used to seeing young people in fancy dress making...
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
Alex Sobel calls for immediate Government action on spiralling energy costs.
Alex Sobel MP and his colleagues in the Labour Party are calling on the Government to cut VAT on domestic fuel bills as an immediate aid...
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Reduction in community debt debate
During the Reduction in Community Debt debate, I expressed my disappointment that the additional MaPS (Money and Pensions Service) Debt...
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
MP calls for urgent action from Virgin Media
Otley’s MP Alex Sobel has received an abundance of complaints following the installation of cable broadband by Virgin media into the...
- Aug 19, 2021
- 4 min
Antisocial behaviour in Hyde Park and Headingley: An update
Noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour is and has been a long-term issue in the Headingley and Hyde Park area. Whilst the problems are...
- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
How Hyde Park’s councillors and MP are responding to student changeover concerns
It is student changeover time and in Hyde Park, Headingley and Woodhouse, students have been moving between lettings, mostly over the...
- Mar 23, 2021
- 1 min
National Day of Reflection
Today marks the poignant first anniversary since the first lockdown started, and will be a Day of National Reflection. As we know,...
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
Otley's MP meets with Virgin Media after spike in complaints
OTLEY'S MP has met with Virgin Media following a spike in complaints over cabling works in the town. Alex Sobel raised concerns from...
- Oct 30, 2020
- 3 min
New Covid-19 Restrictions as Leeds enters ‘Tier 3’
Following the PMs announcement on Saturday evening West Yorkshire will now not be entering Tier 3 on Monday 2nd November but will be...
- Jul 13, 2020
- 6 min
Coronavirus Update 13th July
With a further easing of lockdown measures taking place over the weekend and today, here’s a quick update of what’s changing. As always,...
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
Coronavirus Update Friday 19th June
Coronavirus alert level lowered The coronavirus alert level has today been lowered from level 4 to level 3. The Department of Health said...
- Jun 5, 2020
- 2 min
MP petitions First over “axing” of Headingley X84 stops
Alex Sobel has contacted First Bus as passengers of the X84 and X85 express their ‘deep concern’ over changes that see buses skip stops...
- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
Coronavirus update Tuesday 21st April
Nationally, as of 9am on 20 April, 386,044 people have been tested for Covid-19, of which 124,743 tested positive. As of 5pm on 19 April...
- Apr 20, 2020
- 2 min
Food Bank Raises £25,000 With Help From Local MP
Leeds North West MP Alex Sobel has said he had an “overwhelming response” to a fundraiser for Leeds North and West Food Bank which raised...
- Jan 20, 2020
- 2 min
MP’s Caseworker Wins Parliamentary Staffer of the Year Award
The Parliamentary Staffer of the Year Award has been awarded to a staff member in Alex Sobel’s constituency office. Natalie...
- Oct 11, 2019
- 2 min
'Packed out' event brings community led transport solutions
Residents gathered in Otley on Thursday night to take part in Alex Sobel’s transport event. A packed-out room at the Philip Coyne Labour...
- Aug 1, 2019
- 2 min
The Hollies nominated for 'best park' award
Alex Sobel has heralded the news that a local park has been put forward for a national award. The Hollies park, in North Weetwood, has...
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