Councillors join “Operation Champion” on Morley Estate

Morley Borough Independent Councillors joined Police, Housing Staff, Courts Service  Fine Enforcement Staff, Trading Standards Officers and Leeds City Council Street Cleansing staff on “Operation Champion” a multi-agency work programme on the Denshaw and Newlands Estate last Thursday and Friday.

Councillor Terry Grayshon, who toured the Estate with officers, and spoke to local residents, said, “I have been impressed with the partnership and professionalism shown by all the different organisation involved with “Operation Champion”. Tenants who have been involved with anti-social behaviour have been visited and a clear message sent that their behaviour would not be tolerated. Gardens have been cleared and tons off rubbish removed from the Estate. Police Officers have been targeting road tax evaders and many local residents have had their properties made more secure. The support and co-operation from the Community has been overwhelming and it is clear that they want to work with all organisations that are committed to improving the area.”

Operation Champion is one of a series of programmes operating across the Leeds City Council area where intense targeted work is undertaken by the Police, Tax Officers, Customs Officials, Housing and other Council staff.

Councillor Judith Elliott said, “Many local residents have told me how much they have welcomed this programme. We will be continuing to work closely with local Residents and Tenants Groups to continue the work started over the last two days.”