> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # THE LEEDS BRIEF ⏰ Friday, 6 November 2026 - URL: https://the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io/the-leeds-brief-friday-6-november-2026/ - Published: 2026-11-06T07:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-06T07:00:02.000Z - Description: A bold new concept for Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall, parking charges scrapped in five town centres from Monday, Leeds United host Tottenham at lunchtime, and Remembrance Sunday is this weekend. - Author: Will - Tags: Leeds Brief Morning, Leeds! The big one today: a bold new concept for Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall, after the community fought to keep it open. Also in this issue: parking charges scrapped in five town centres from Monday, Leeds United host Tottenham at lunchtime tomorrow, and Remembrance Sunday is this weekend. *Reading this on the web? 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Unsubscribe any time. --- ## πŸ›οΈ Abbey House Museum's bold new concept revealed ![Abbey House Museum on Abbey Walk](https://storage.ghost.io/c/13/20/13209d8e-c5a1-439d-8878-db8a0ddfb87b/content/images/2026/11/leedsbrief-2026-11-06-abbey.jpg) Abbey House Museum on Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, pictured in 2016\. Photo: Mark Stevenson, CC BY-SA 2.0, [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AAbbey%5FHouse%5FMuseum%5FAbbey%5FWalk%5FLeeds%5F-%5Fgeograph.org.uk%5F-%5F4928506.jpg?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) Leeds City Council has revealed concept designs that would turn Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall into an immersive, family-friendly visitor experience telling the story of Leeds. The Grade II listed museum, once the gatehouse of Kirkstall Abbey and open to the public since 1927, was put forward for possible closure in 2024; a public campaign persuaded the council to keep it open and make it more sustainable as it approaches its centenary. The Reimagining Project is backed by the council and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's Museum Renewal Fund, with architects Bauman Lyons of Leeds and exhibition designers Creative Core of Halifax appointed after a competitive tender. Plans include more interactive streets with hands-on "magical reveals", flexible displays drawn from the toys and games, archaeology and social history collections, and a stronger focus on the building's own history. Further talks with staff, stakeholders and the community come next, before an external funding bid for development work, and a centenary exhibition is planned for 2027\. A free community information session is at the museum on Sunday 8 November (book ahead; capacity is limited). Councillor Salma Arif called it "an exciting moment" and said the consultation showed "the passion and determination people have to see the site succeed". **πŸ‘‰ Read more:** [Leeds City Council](https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/game-changing-new-concept-for-leeds-museum-revealed?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) Β· [book the Sunday session](https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/whats-on/keeper-update-abbey-house-museum-j2ky?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) **Something new for members:** the Leeds Brief Weekender, every Friday at noon from 13 November, with the week's planning applications, new openings and your weekend. [Founding Members pay Β£29.99 a year until 31 December](https://the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io/founding) --- ## πŸ“° NEWS ### πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking charges scrapped in five town centres from Monday ![Market Place, Wetherby](https://storage.ghost.io/c/13/20/13209d8e-c5a1-439d-8878-db8a0ddfb87b/content/images/2026/11/leedsbrief-2026-11-06-wetherby.jpg) Market Place in Wetherby, one of the five towns where district car-park charges are being scrapped, pictured in 2021\. Photo: Mtaylor848, CC BY-SA 4.0, [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMarket%5FPlace%2C%5FWetherby%5F%285th%5FNovember%5F2021%29.jpg?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) District car-park charges of up to Β£3.65 a day in Wetherby, Horsforth, Garforth, Rothwell and Guiseley are being abolished from Monday 9 November, after a public consultation. The fees at six car parks were introduced last October and raised more than Β£330,000 a year, but the council found non-compliance was higher than expected and drivers were parking on surrounding streets to avoid paying. Councillor James Gibson, executive member for environment, said the council had "taken the decision to remove the charges introduced in 2025" so district centres can keep supporting local businesses. Traders in Wetherby told the BBC the change would help staff and customers who found an hour of free parking wasn't long enough. **πŸ‘‰** [**Read the full story at BBC News (LDRS)**](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c617kj597ev5o?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) ### πŸ’† Spa plans for former city-centre nightclub Plans are out for consultation until 25 November to turn the ground floor of the Grade II listed building at 9 East Parade into a spa and wellness centre. A design report for E3 Architecture says the site has been used as a drinking establishment and nightclub, and that removing the dance floor and cutting late-night noise would be a more compatible long-term use in a busy leisure district next to Greek Street, with good links to buses and Leeds station. **πŸ‘‰** [**Read the full story at the YEP (LDRS)**](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/council/plans-to-transform-former-leeds-nightclub-into-spa-and-wellness-centre-9332904?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) ### πŸŽ„ Christmas lights funding for Armley and Kirkstall Councillors on the Inner South West Community Committee will consider grants of Β£2,770 for Armley's Christmas lights and Β£3,624 for Kirkstall's at a public meeting at the Civic Hall on Tuesday 10 November at 5.30pm (also livestreamed). The costs cover installation, maintenance, recovery and refurbishment. The meeting opens with a public forum, so you can turn up and raise anything with your councillors. **πŸ‘‰** [**Read the full story at West Leeds Dispatch**](https://westleedsdispatch.com/armley-and-kirkstall-christmas-lights-funding-to-be-considered-by-councillors/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) ### πŸ›£οΈ New road markings outside Bramley shops New parking bays and restrictions are going in at the bend of Hough Lane and Bath Lane in Bramley, after residents raised safety and congestion concerns back in 2024\. Bramley & Stanningley councillors say the traffic regulation order, introduced this week after resurfacing on Bath Lane, should improve visibility and traffic flow outside the parade of shops. **πŸ‘‰** [**Read the full story at West Leeds Dispatch**](https://westleedsdispatch.com/bramley-new-markings-to-improve-road-safety-outside-shops/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) --- ## πŸ™οΈ AROUND THE CITY ### πŸŽ–οΈ Remembrance Sunday across Leeds ![Wreaths at Leeds War Memorial, Victoria Gardens](https://storage.ghost.io/c/13/20/13209d8e-c5a1-439d-8878-db8a0ddfb87b/content/images/2026/11/leedsbrief-2026-11-05-war-memorial.jpg) Wreaths at Leeds War Memorial in Victoria Gardens in November 2018\. Photo: Mtaylor848, CC BY-SA 4.0, [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AWreaths%2C%5FLeeds%5FWar%5FMemorial%5F%2814th%5FNovember%5F2018%29%5F001.jpg?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) The Lord Mayor, Councillor Stephen Holroyd, leads the city's Remembrance service at the war memorial in Victoria Gardens on Sunday 8 November. The civic procession leaves the Civic Hall at 10.50am behind a parade from Rossington Street, and the two-minute silence is at 11am after the Last Post. The multi-faith service will be on two big screens in Victoria Gardens, with a salute and march past in Millennium Square afterwards. West Leeds Dispatch has the local services too, including Farnley Cenotaph at 11am and Farsley Cenotaph from 1.30pm. **πŸ‘‰ Read more:** [Leeds City Council](https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/lord-mayor-to-lead-remembrance-sunday-tributes?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) Β· [West Leeds Dispatch](https://westleedsdispatch.com/listed-2026-remembrance-sunday-and-armistice-day-services-in-west-leeds/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) ### πŸŽ‡ FC Farsley fireworks tonight The annual Farsley community fireworks display is at Throstle Nest tonight (Friday 6 November), 5pm to 11pm, with food, refreshments, a small funfair and an extended fireworks show. Admission is tickets only: Β£4 adults and Β£3 children. Elsewhere this weekend, Calverley Golf Club and New Farnley Cricket Club have displays on Saturday, and St Stephen's in Kirkstall has a bonfire from 5pm with fireworks at 6.15pm. **πŸ‘‰** [**See the full list at West Leeds Dispatch**](https://westleedsdispatch.com/listed-west-leeds-bonfires-and-firework-displays-2026/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) ### πŸŽ‚ St Andrew's in Beeston turns 70 ![St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Beeston](https://storage.ghost.io/c/13/20/13209d8e-c5a1-439d-8878-db8a0ddfb87b/content/images/2026/11/leedsbrief-2026-11-06-st-andrews.jpg) St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Old Lane in Beeston. Photo: Bill Henderson, CC BY-SA 2.0, [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ABeeston%2C%5FLeeds%2C%5FSt%5FAndrew%27s%5FMethodist%5FChurch%2C%5FOld%5FLane.%5F-%5Fgeograph.org.uk%5F-%5F228039.jpg?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) St Andrew's Methodist Church on Old Lane in Beeston marks 70 years this weekend. Opened in November 1956, it's home to a food bank, Scouts and Guides, MHA clubs for older people, a pantomime group founded in 1970, a dance school and a weekly Open Doors breakfast. There's a social evening on Saturday 7 November at 5pm and an anniversary service on Sunday 8 November at 10.30am. **πŸ‘‰** [**Read the full story at South Leeds Life**](https://southleedslife.com/70-years-of-st-andrews-at-the-heart-of-beeston/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) --- ## 🚦 GETTING ABOUT ### 🚦 Faulty lights causing queues on Woodhouse Lane ![Woodhouse Lane, Leeds](https://storage.ghost.io/c/13/20/13209d8e-c5a1-439d-8878-db8a0ddfb87b/content/images/2026/11/leedsbrief-2026-11-06-woodhouse.jpg) Woodhouse Lane in Leeds, pictured in 2018\. Photo: Mtaylor848, CC BY-SA 4.0, [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AWoodhouse%5FLane%2C%5FLeeds%5F%284th%5FApril%5F2018%29%5F001.jpg?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) Drivers were warned yesterday of delays on the A660 Woodhouse Lane by St Mark's Street, next to the University of Leeds campus, after temporary traffic lights failed to cycle correctly. AA Roadwatch reported tailbacks in both directions, and buses on the Woodhouse Lane corridor were also likely to run late. Allow extra time or try Clay Pit Lane or Hanover Way if you can. **πŸ‘‰** [**Read the full story at the YEP**](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/a660-woodhouse-lane-leeds-traffic-lights-delays-9333555?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) --- ## ⚽ SPORT ### Leeds United v Tottenham, Saturday 12.30pm ![Elland Road stadium, Leeds](https://storage.ghost.io/c/13/20/13209d8e-c5a1-439d-8878-db8a0ddfb87b/content/images/2026/11/leedsbrief-2026-11-02-elland-road.jpg) Elland Road, pictured in 2023\. Photo: Mtaylor848, CC BY-SA 4.0, [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AElland%5FRoad%5F%2811th%5FAugust%5F2023%29%5F004.jpg?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) Leeds host Tottenham at Elland Road tomorrow (Saturday 7 November) at 12.30pm, the last Premier League game before the international break, after five matches without a win. Daniel Farke said Joe Rodon is back in full team training after his hamstring injury and available for selection, but Noah Okafor (adductor) and Anton Stach (foot) are major doubts after only individual rehab this week. Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed Thursday's session with a foot setback; Farke said he was "carefully optimistic" the striker would train again and be available. **πŸ‘‰ Read more:** [YEP](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-tottenham-hotspur-noah-okafor-joe-rodon-anton-stach-dominic-calvert-lewin-9329681?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) Β· [fixtures](https://www.leedsunited.com/en/matches/mens/fixtures?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) --- ## 🎭 CULTURE ### 🎸 Gigs this weekend Yard Act play O2 Academy Leeds tonight (sold out) and again on Saturday. At the Brudenell, Ferocious Dog's farewell tour is tonight (Β£28.50) and The Lancashire Hotpots are on Saturday (Β£21), with Kiwi Jr. at Hyde Park Book Club the same night (Β£15). Sunday has Matthew And The Atlas (Β£18), and Monday's Colin Miller show at the Brudenell is free entry. **πŸ‘‰** [**See the listings at Brudenell Social Club**](https://www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk/whats-on/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) --- ## πŸ“… THIS WEEK IN LEEDS **πŸŽ‡ Tonight, Friday 6 November, 5pm to 11pm:** FC Farsley fireworks at Throstle Nest (tickets only). **🎀 Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November:** Yard Act at O2 Academy Leeds. **⚽ Saturday 7 November, 12.30pm:** Leeds United v Tottenham at Elland Road. **πŸŽ‚ Saturday 7 November, 5pm:** St Andrew's Beeston 70th anniversary social. **πŸŽ–οΈ Sunday 8 November, 10.50am:** Remembrance procession from the Civic Hall; silence at 11am in Victoria Gardens. **πŸ›οΈ Sunday 8 November:** Abbey House Museum community information session (book ahead). **πŸ—οΈ Monday 9 November:** Morley town centre works begin; district car-park charges end in five towns. *Sources:* [*West Leeds Dispatch*](https://westleedsdispatch.com/listed-west-leeds-bonfires-and-firework-displays-2026/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) *Β·* [*Brudenell*](https://www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk/whats-on/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) *Β·* [*YEP*](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-tottenham-hotspur-noah-okafor-joe-rodon-anton-stach-dominic-calvert-lewin-9329681?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) *Β·* [*Leeds City Council*](https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/lord-mayor-to-lead-remembrance-sunday-tributes?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) *Β·* [*Leeds City Council*](https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/game-changing-new-concept-for-leeds-museum-revealed?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) *Β·* [*BBC News*](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c617kj597ev5o?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) *Β·* [*Leeds City Council*](https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/morley-town-centre-set-for-gbp-1-1m-transformation?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) *Β·* [*South Leeds Life*](https://southleedslife.com/70-years-of-st-andrews-at-the-heart-of-beeston/?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) --- πŸ’Œ **Forward this to a Leeds friend** We're brand new, so every forward really counts. 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The choir is back at Leeds station on Thursday 3 December from 10am with Christmas songs while volunteers collect for Sue Ryder, and new members are welcome with a free taster session and no audition. **πŸ‘‰** [**Read the full story at the YEP**](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/rock-choir-brings-sparkle-to-charity-night-hike-raising-ps21000-9332095?ref=the-leeds-brief-1.ghost.io) --- ## Enjoyed today's Brief? Get it in your inbox every morning. It's free, it's local, and it takes two minutes to read. Subscribe free Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. Free. No spam. Unsubscribe any time. *The Leeds Brief is a free, independent daily email. Spotted something we should know about, or got something wrong? Just hit reply to any issue.*