Category: Community

Kirkstall Forge Railway Station

Have you heard about my campaign to make sure that Kirkstall gets a railway station? Kirkstall Forge closed in 2002, and has since become one of the most exciting development projects in the city. With 1,000 houses, a hotel shops and offices, the mixed… more »

Sheffield Forgemasters

Rachel brought up the issue of Sheffield Forgemasters at the Business Innovation and Skills select committee this week, continuing to press the government on protecting vital jobs in our region. The Forgemasters loan would have seen £80m provided to the… more »

Rachel backs LGI Heart Unit

Rachel visited Leeds General Infirmary's Children's Cardiac Unit on Friday, and met surgeons, nurses and Doctors who work at one of the country's leading cardiac units for children. As part of plans for concentrating services in one place and making sure… more »

Rachel visits brand new leisure centre

Rachel took the opportunity for a tour of the new Leisure Centre in Armley last week. She was shown around by the Centre Manager Dave Bennett, and the Area Manager Simon Clarke. Rachel said, "The new Centre is an amazing addition for Armley, and furthe… more »