As far as I can tell John Battle seems to be a bit of a dude. He's my local MP (Labour) and I have…read moresent a few campaign postcards and letters his way asking him to implement certain policies and sign bills on such issues as workers rights in the garment industry and climate change. Each time he has replied, informing me that has either signed the bill or is already campaigning on the issue. His main areas of interest appear to be poverty, international development, inter-faith cohesion and housing. I don't know the bloke, so I obviously can't vouch for him on all levels, but the evidence so far is very encouraging in my opinion! Oh and, just in case you want to know more about John Battle the man, apparently his interests outside politics include music, poetry and Leeds United FC!

Wouldn't let me leave. Staff were quite forceful. Ignored…read morethe do not disturb sign on my room. Got a broken bottle in my eye at the breakfast bar. 4/10 room for improvement

Lack of concern over prisoners safety. Backwards systems…read moreand not so bright staff. However some of them are actually pretty decent. 23 hour bang up despite this not being allowed. No purposeful training. High suicide rates. Terrible food. Needs to be knocked down. Just avoid crime in West Yorkshire because you will likely end up here . Almost double the capacity. One of the most overcrowded prisons in UK. Single cells holding 2 people so you're basically eating in top of where you sh**.

There's not too much you can say about local libraries, if you want more up-to-date or detail…read moreinformation generally you have to order from the main library in the town centre. The reason I have chosen this library to write about is because of the architecture. The stone carvings around the outside staircase are breathtakingly ornate and in good condition. They contain mythical gargoyle/falcon type creatures breathing reams of material which link the archways. There are some really ugly buildings in Armley but like this library there are also some beautiful ones, the prison is another example.

exactly what it says , a one stop center for lots of different things…read moreincluding: Registrar - For registration of births and deaths. To make an appointment please telephone 0113 2224408 Library - A new library with free access to computers and the internet as well as a wide variety of books, story tapes and talking books and a brand new children's library. Telephone 0113 395 1010. See the link to Armley library for more details. Welfare Rights - Advice surgeries for people needing help and advice with welfare benefits and rights. Surgeries are held on Fridays from 10am - 12.30pm and alternate Wednesdays from 10am - 12.30pm. Surgeries are by appointment only so please telephone 0113 214 9006 or ask a member of staff at the centre to book you an appointment. Credit Union - The Leeds City Credit Union is an organisation that provides straightforward, affordable financial services to a growing number of people in Leeds. Credit Union staff are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm. Wednesday 8.30am - 3pm. Victim Support - you can book an appointment by telephoning 0113 395 1260 for support and advice if you have been the victim of a crime. also based their is the armley branch of wnwhl ( armley housing office) lovley , clean, warm , freindly environment with clean public toilets has great disabled facilities & a lift

Can't say that I am overly impressed with the services here a small shop and very unfriendly staff…read moreall it would take is a smile and light conversation here and now would much rather go that little bit further to Dixon lane even if it is more of a journey

right in the heart of the wyther park estate, Wyther Park community house is an up and coming…read morecommunity center, offering services to the local community, including a mums & tots , run by wildfire. there is a full time worker based there who is supported by barca leeds & wyther park tenents & residents assosiation & the wyther improvement group. the building has been open a while but is just getting off the ground with help from the youth services, west leeds healthy living network & many more organisations NEW NUMBER FOR THE COMMUNITY HOUSE01132795637 ask for Janice ANNE WAITE THE WARDEN IS BACK- CALL INTO THE HOUSE IF YOU NEED TO SEE HER. MUMS & TOTS 9.30am MON MORNINGS