Drive to tackle HGV problems

Several Parish Councils near Wetherby have agreed to form a new working group to tackle issues around Heavy Good Vehicles (HGVs).
The move, driven by Coun Matthew Robinson, follows complaints from residents of lorries parked overnight on roadsides or in lay-bys and heavy HGV traffic on what are regarded as unsuitable roads.
Coun Robinson, Conservative Harewood, said: “I’ve been pushing Leeds City Council for more action on HGVs for the last few years.
“I understand that some HGVs have to use local roads as they have no other route and need local access, however, many are now using local... read more