Intimidation and a rife drugs culture has pushed Yeadon residents to the limit - and they want action.

Long-suffering residents on the Henshaw estate, Yeadon, have drawn up a 123-name petition to force the authorities to resolve some of their problems.

The Henshaw Action Group has forwarded a copy of its petition to Councillor Graham Latty (Con, Aireborough) in the hope that someone will help them.

Problems on the estate have escalated and bullying has left many elderly and young people too afraid to leave their homes.

Now the residents have joined forces to wipe out the drug users and drug pushers from their community and create a safer environment for their children.

Daily difficulties on the estate involve dog mess on the pavements and children's play area, bullying and intimidation of residents and drug users and pushers touting for trade.

The community is now calling on Leeds City Council and the police to clean up their home.

Coun Latty said: "The residents are calling for the council and the police to join forces and stop it.

"They have asked me to do something to help stop the drugs and anti social behaviour.

"They want to be able to live there without walking on used needles and dog mess and not being frightened of the people there.

"The residents keep their houses and gardens nice but they do not feel the estate itself is nice simply because they feel no-one will do anything to improve it.

"The residents claim their children can not use the park because of intimidation and bullying and they want it fenced off.

"They want the drug users and pushers and vandals stopped and they want dog wardens to come in and clear up the dog mess."

He said that he has written and sent a copy of the petition to the director of housing and the director of parks and leisure services, who is responsible for the grassed areas and the Chief Superintendent at Weetwood.

"I want them to join up and take some action," he added.

Coun Latty is also meeting with the Aireborough Community Involvement Team, of which he is chairman, to see discuss the Henshaw estate's problems.