Leeds today: Park fire, East Street Arts and West Yorkshire Playhouse

Good morning, Leeds. Later today, Leeds council is hosting a press conference as it reveals plans for next year's budget. You can bet there will be a fair few cuts announced as the council juggles its finances in light of government cuts. I'll be at the Civic Hall to hear what's planned. What's making Leeds tick today? Council chiefs in Leeds today voiced their disappointment after the government slapped restrictions on their freedom to borrow cash to kickstart a new wave of house building, reports the YEP . Sophie Haydock discovers how Leeds has influenced events across the globe over at Leeds Guide . West Yorkshire Playhouse is seeking 21 new writers, reports North Leeds Life . Police are appealing for information after a man was reported to have carried out a sex act on a bus travelling through the city. Problems with fly-tipping on a bridge over the River Aire near Horsforth has been highlighted over at Fix My Street . Local vandals appear to have had a boozy bonfire party in the children's playground at Farnley Hall Park, leaving broken glass and fire residues in the playground. Small children are at risk, says another report , which includes a photograph of the damage. East Street Arts has a new website. Check it out here . Photographs have been released from a bomb factory in Leeds showing the explosives and chemicals used to make the homemade devices used on 7/7, reports BBC Leeds . Headingley Cafe Scientifique will debate 'What is the spirit of sport?' on Monday. Details at headingley.org . A grand opening ceremony featuring the Lord Mayor of Leeds is being prepared for Otley Methodist Church following the completion of its £60,000-plus revamp, reports the Wharfedale Observer. 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 .