Leeds today: Experience Leeds, Kirkstall Forge and New Year's Eve cuts

Morning Leeds! The future of Leeds libraries and creche provision at six Leeds leisure centres are being discussed by councillors at a council watchdog body today . What's making Leeds tick today? Chris Lovell blogs on why the stalled Kirkstall Forge station scheme is hugely important to the local area and the economy. Leeds' independent and vintage shopping scene is undergoing something of a resurgence at the moment, writes Hebe Media blog . New Year's Eve celebrations organised by Leeds Council have fallen victim to spending cuts but Bonfire Night displays will go ahead, reports the YEP . Find out how you can influence the look and feel of Leeds of the future at the next Convergence in Leeds event. View WheatSurrender's GF Tour of Leeds in a larger map A woman who assaulted one neighbour, terrorised others and bit two police officers has been told she will lose her home unless she changes her behaviour. The Guardian's own Martin Wainwright is interviewed about his love of Leeds over at Leeds Guide . Exploring Leeds previews tonoght's Bettakulcha event. About My Area LS7 previews the next Chapel Allerton farmers' market. Why should local leisure business work with independent suppliers, cultural and art organisationsin Leeds? How has the recent explosion of social networking affected the way leisure business promotes our city, and reaches new markets, how has peer review impacted on the way people make decisions about travel and spend? Find out more at the third Experience Leeds event. Do you have news, views or events to share? Feel free add them to the comments below or contact me by email or on Twitter @GdnLeeds .