Front doors of Laidlaw Library

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Last updated on 14 August 2023

On Saturday 5 August from 10:30am-12:00pm there will be closure of the front doors of Laidlaw Library. This is to facilitate the repair to high level parapet coping stone.

Services to be interrupted

No Access will be available via the front doors of Laidlaw Library at the aforementioned date/time in order to safely carry out high level repairs. Alternative entry/exit routes will be utilised, and the exit may still be used in case of emergency only.

Effects of this interruption

Limited use of main entrance doors.

 

For enquiries please contact: Adam Ives

Mobile: 07864 802 762

Email: a.ives@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

The cleaning team at the University of Leeds

Cleaning Services achieve national training accreditation

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Last updated on 28 July 2023

The University’s Cleaning Services team has become a British Institute of Cleaning Science-accredited training centre. The accreditation means that the team can standardise and deliver staff training to the high level set out by BICSc which is recognised internationally and across the industry as a gold standard.   

Helping the University achieve its aims

 Jill Roberts, Head of Cleaning Services said: 

“Delivering excellent standards of cleaning and service supports the University in achieving its aims.  

“The BICSc accreditation ensures that our highly-motivated team can develop professionally and consistently along industry guidelines, and I hope gives staff and students even more confidence in their fantastic colleagues.   

“The first part of the training initiative – the Cleaning Supervisor Certificate – has been very successful and participants feel they have hugely benefitted from it.  

“The relentless hard work, enthusiasm and passion of Dawn Abel, our training coordinator, has been at the forefront of this achievement. Thank you, Dawn!” 

 

Leadership and direction

James Atkins, Verification and Support Specialist at BICSc said :

“Accreditation requires leadership and direction, drive, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new ideas, whether you have been in the profession for 20 years or 20 months. We encountered all of these qualities and many more while working with Cleaning Services at the University of Leeds.  

“It has been a pleasure working with Jill and Dawn and the rest of the team and we look forward to  supporting them in the future.” 

 

Pictured left to right: Jill Roberts, Head of Cleaning Services, James Atkins, BICSc Verifier, Dawn Abel Training Coordinator and BICSc Assessor, & Denise Hanson BICSc Commercial Director

Find out more information about cleaning services at the University of Leeds.

Multi-storey car park at University of Leeds

University increases number of electric vehicle charging points

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Last updated on 24 July 2023

Further electric vehicle (EV) charging points are being installed throughout the coming weeks across the campus in line with ambitions for sustainable travel set out in the University’s Climate Plan.

Existing charging units will be replaced with new equipment that allows for collection of data. This will help the University to better understand usage trends and the needs of staff, students and visitors, helping to improve user experience.

Download the Monta app

People will need to download an app to use the new chargers which can also be accessed through a QR code on the equipment. There is no fee for using the charging points.

Locations

There will be 14 new charging points in the Orange Zone of the multi-storey car park, doubling the current capacity. Existing charging points will be replaced at The Edge and on Cavendish Road.

There will also be new units at Bodington Football Hub and the Brownlee Centre.

James Wright, Senior Maintenance Manager, Facilities Directorate said:

“Delivering services that focus on the needs and expectations of our communities and on environmental sustainability is key to our work and the FD’s business plan – Our Way Ahead.

“We are continually looking at opportunities to improve service delivery and align to the priorities of the university.

Find out more information about car parking at the University of Leeds.

Noise disruption outside PCI building

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Last updated on 14 August 2023

On 1-2 August there will be noise disruption during site investigation works at the front of the PCI building.

The works include both hand dug trial holes and boreholes with short bursts of noise over a 2-3 hour period across both days.

Nosie disruption on campus

Services to be interrupted

All emergency and general access routes to adjacent properties will remain open for the duration of the works. Contractor presence including two vehicles will be in the vicinity for the duration of the works.

Some minor footpath diversions may be in place throughout the course of the works. Below is a plan which identifies the area of work.

Effects of this interruption

Noise disruption and contractor presence within the area.  

For enquiries please contact: Adam Ives
Mobile: 07864 802 762
Email: a.ives@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Electrical shutdown on campus

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Last updated on 14 August 2023

On Wednesday 26 July at 6am there will be a two hour electrical shutdown which may impact a number of buildings connected to the Clarendon Building LV Substation.

 

Buildings due to be impacted:

  • 0192 Michael Marks Building
  • 0172 Charles Thackrah Building
  • 0173 Clarendon Building
  • 0176 Maurice Keyworth Building
  • 0178 St Wilfred’s Chapel

Services to be interrupted

Power will be isolated for circa 2hr maximum whilst the contractor completes essential metering works, alongside the annual LV maintenance within the substation. 

Effects of this interruption

During this period there will be loss of power and lighting to the buildings. It is recommended that all building occupants ensure any equipment is operational once energised, as this may have tripped during the shutdown. Any issues post shutdown can be reported via the Estates helpdesk.

 

For enquiries please contact: Jason Jutha
Mobile: 07595 063 053
Email: j.jutha@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Heating and hot water on campus

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Last updated on 26 July 2023

On Saturday 22 July from 4am to 12pm there will be isolation of steam to campus to carry out repairs on steam and condense pipework.

Services to be interrupted

Heating, domestic hot water and steam supplied autoclaves.

Effects of this interruption

There will be no heating to steam supplied buildings except for the CEU building. Autoclaves will be unusable for the duration of the works. All buildings will have no hot water unless they have backup systems

 

For enquiries please contact: David Johnston

Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 5997
Mobile: 07946 004 835
Email: ESMECHANICAL@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Electrical shutdown in Cromer Terrace Fitness Studio

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Last updated on 26 July 2023

On Wednesday 19 July at 8am there will be a two hour electrical shutdown that will affect power to Cromer Terrace Fitness Studio (Gym).

Services to be interrupted

Power will be isolated for circa 2hr maximum whilst the contractor completes essential metering works.

Effects of this interruption

During this period there will be loss of power and lighting to the building. It is recommended that all building occupants ensure any equipment is operational once energised, as this may have tripped during the shutdown. Any issues post shutdown can be reported via the Estates helpdesk. 

 

For enquiries please contact: Jason Jutha
Mobile: 07595 063 053
Email: j.jutha@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Cold water in the Great Hall and Baines Wing

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Last updated on 19 July 2023

On Saturday 22 July from 7am to 4pm there will be a shutdown of the mains cold water service feeding the Great Hall and Baines Wing. This is due to two new water meters being installed.

Services to be interrupted

Mains cold water.

Effects of this interruption

Loss of the mains cold water service throughout both buildings. No running water to WC’s, wash hand basins or cleaners sinks.

 

For enquiries please contact: Robert Bradley
Mobile: 07469 798 140
Email: r.bradley@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Power supply at Lyddon Hall

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Last updated on 26 July 2023

On Wednesday 19 July at 8am there will be a two hour electrical shutdown at Lyddon Hall which will affect power to Lyddon Hall and Lyddon Hall Laundry supplies on the day.

Services to be interrupted

Power will be isolated for circa 2hr maximum whilst the contractor completes essential metering works.

Effects of this interruption

During this period there will be loss of power to the buildings. It is recommended that all building occupants ensure any equipment is operational once energised as this may have tripped during the shutdown. Any issues post shutdown can be reported via the Estates helpdesk.

 

For enquiries please contact: Jason Jutha
Mobile:07595 063 053
Email: j.jutha@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

 

 

Restricted access to Laidlaw Library

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Last updated on 14 August 2023

On Saturday 29 July from 10:30am-12:00pm there will be restricted access to the Laidlaw Library due to repairs.

Services to be interrupted

Limited access via the front doors.

Effects of this interruption

Occupants will need to access the building via alternative entry/exit routes. The exit may still be used in case of emergencies only.

Repairs will be done on the high level parapet coping stone.

 

For enquiries please contact: Adam Ives
Mobile: 07864 802 762
Email: a.ives@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.