Welcome to the Pool E-News Group website, designed to provide topical news, contact details, calendar of events and links.

Latest newsletter, issue 126, 8 February 2012

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  • Arthington Quarry

    An update on reports and meetings regarding the quarry and Black Hill road


  • The Wellbeing Portal

    A practical solution for those seeking professionals and information from existing online health and wellbeing services in Leeds


  • Leeds Local Development Framework

    The draft of the Core Strategy was presented to Executive Board on 10 February 2012. The Core Strategy sets out the Council’s vision for the future development of Leeds over the next 15 years, and is the principal document in the Local Development Framework.


  • Over development? Look no further!

    WARD, an organisation providing information and support to local community bodies to increase their influence on developers and planning authorities.


  • Leeds City Council Budget

    Freeze in budget, but readers are warned that there are references to PFI


  • Parish Council Budget 2012/13 - Q & A

    Parish Councillors respond in double quick time to queries


  • Leeds NHS Consultation

    Leeds NHS want your comments on Urgent Care facilities, their consultation is open until 4 March 2012.




Pool-in-Wharfedale e-news is our village newsletter. Published twice monthly online with hard copies at Pool Post Office and on notice boards in Pool and Old Pool Bank. The newsletter provides a regular update on village events plus topical news and formal announcements. Precise, concise and free; to subscribe please contact our Editor
            Support Organisations
                  Latest Updates

Voluntary Action Leeds VAL's latest funding information for voluntary groups

Neighbourhood Police Team The latest reports on Pool, Bramhope and Arthington

CASAC Community Action and Support Against Crime

The Wellbeing Portal Contact details for health and well being services in Leeds



     Walks near Pool in Wharfedale

Pool, Almscliffe Crag, Huby. A River Wharfe circuit 14.2km

Otley Chevin A forest park circuit. 9km

Harewood, Wike. Harewood Estate circuit 11km