Council issues warning for students around rubbish

Leeds is one of the country’s biggest cities, boasting two well-known, top universities. All of this attracts lots of things including students.  

With roughly 60,000 students enrolled at the two universities, Leeds receives a massive boost in economy and diversity from its student population. There are negatives, however. 

Graffiti, anti-social behaviour and the cleanliness of the city all take a hit because of the annual influx of students. Many students live around Headingley stadium, helping out local businesses but also increasing the complaints from residents.  

Recently, Leeds City Council issued a letter of complaint to student houses, stating that locals have complained with the “state of the area” regarding rubbish bins. 

Headingley resident Hayden Kay stated that “the bins make the area look awful, 

“We hope that the complaint made to the council means that the area will look nicer, and students will take more care for the way the street looks, 

“The bins attract rats and mice as well as other rodents which also doesn’t look nice,

“As locals we feel that the students don’t work hard enough to keep the area clean.”

Leeds is one of the country’s biggest cities, boasting two well-known, top universities. All of this attracts lots of things including students.  

With roughly 60,000 students enrolled at the two universities, Leeds receives a massive boost in economy and diversity from its student population. There are negatives, however. 

Graffiti, anti-social behaviour and the cleanliness of the city all take a hit because of the annual influx of students. Many students live around Headingley stadium, helpng out local businesses but also increasing the complaints from residents.  

Recently, Leeds City Council issued a letter of complaint to student houses, stating that locals have complained with the “state of the area” regarding rubbish bins. 

Headingley resident Hayden Kay stated that “the bins do make the area look awful, 

“We hope that the complaint made to the council means that the area will look nicer, and students will take more acre for the area, 

“The bins attract rats and mice as well as other rodents which also doesn’t look nice.”