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David Spereall

Leeds care home to be torn down 'to save money'

A former west Leeds care home, which was controversially closed last year, is likely to be demolished.

Richmond House in Farsley was shut by Leeds City Council at the end of 2021 to save cash. The 20-bed facility offered a short stay service to elderly people coming out of hospital but still in need of assistance.

Now, the local authority has outlined plans to mothball the empty building in November this year. A planning application submitted by the council said demolishing the venue, on Richmond Road, would save money and stop it becoming an eyesore.

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