News Leeds Council has cancelled the much-awaited annual bonfire and fireworks events in the city has angered residents - with some accusing local government of taking away their money and fun.
The authority has cancelled all six bonfire and fireworks events due to "significant budget pressures". The bonfires would have cost council over £200,000 if they had gone ahead but the council has been cutting all non-essential spending.
Councillor Salma Arif, executive member for public health and active lifestyles, described the decision to cancel as disappointing but necessary. But it has proved to be an unpopular decision.
