We headed to Meanwood Valley Urban Farm to speak to people in Central Leeds.
18 people joined this Big Leeds Chat. What did people say in Central Leeds?
On the whole, the pandemic and everything that it entailed, from looking after kids at home to work, isolation and dealing with life events alone, had been a real drain on people in Central Leeds. Some of the people who chatted to us told us how tough it had been for children and parents when schools, nurseries and services shut their doors. Working from home had been a painful transition for some, although others credited work as the thing that kept them relatively well during the pandemic.
People would love to see more activities that get local residents (and families in particular) out of the house, meeting each other and being physically active. To do this, what people in Central Leeds need is more green space, as well as some more affordable venues that aren’t too far away.
A handful of people also mentioned that it had been hard to get help from the GP, and that what they really wanted was face-to-face appointments.
What next steps for Central Leeds did our decision-makers take away from their chats?
“Support groups for people in same situations, like single parents, and help for people who are finding it hard to get back out of covid”
“More things like Light Night and child friendly provision that is outdoors”
