Residents of a Leeds , England neighbourhood have requested help from a council because their neighbourhood is plagued by crime , overcrowding, and community tensions. 250px| Hyde Park, Leeds, England ,  where crime has increased by seven percent over the last year. Residents have written to the council asking for help to improve the area. Leeds City Council received a request for help from residents of Hyde Park , who said they were worried about the increasing level of anti-social behavior and worsening community relations. A report will be unveiled on Wednesday by a council delegation, highlighting the problems in the area. "The people living in Hyde Park come from widely different population groups... these groups have very different customs, needs and living styles and this can provoke high levels of tension in the area," the delegation said. The council claims that because of the 28 per cent ethnic minority population and the 40,000 students living in the neighbourhood, there are tensions between residents. They added, however, that they are actively encouraging people to work together, citing a multi-faith forum, a cricket competition and activities which bring old and young together. The report says that the council are trying to build relationships between Muslims and police, something which they said is "particularly important after the area's connection to the London bombings on 7th July 2005." A local newspaper reported that "the Shebab project introduces young Muslims to role models from sport and culture and also runs scholars' talks to counter extremist ideologies." The Guardian reported on Wednesday that campaigners are attempting to "take control of a derelict school building and transform it into a community hub are appealing for sponsors and partners in a bid to turn their dreams into reality." They say that the unused building, owned by the council, could be used for meetings and events. A volunteer group of residents have been working on a business plan, and have gained support from local businesses to create "a vision of an open, accessible and valuable resource for all." The deputation added that "a major factor in Hyde Park's suffering is its high level of population density", which they conceded is something they are unable to change. The council responded to complaints that streets are "cheap and unhealthy takeaways, letting agents and boarded-up shop fronts," by saying that Hyde Park Corner and Headingley are, according to the Yorkshire Post , "thriving shopping areas and work had taken place to ensure a good mix of outlets."
Residents of a , England neighbourhood have requested help from a council because their neighbourhood is plagued by , overcrowding, and community tensions. 250px| , , , where crime has increased by seven percent over the last year. Residents have written to the council asking for help to improve the area. received a request for help from residents of , who said they were worried about the increasing level of and worsening community relations. A report will be unveiled on Wednesday by a council delegation, highlighting the problems in the area. "The people living in Hyde Park come from widely different population groups... these groups have very different customs, needs and living styles and this can provoke high levels of tension in the area," the delegation said. The council claims that because of the 28 per cent population and the 40,000 students living in the neighbourhood, there are tensions between residents. They added, however, that they are actively encouraging people to work together, citing a multi-faith forum, a competition and activities which bring old and young together. The report says that the council are trying to build relationships between Muslims and police, something which they said is "particularly important after the area's connection to the on 7th July 2005." A local newspaper reported that "the Shebab project introduces young to role models from sport and culture and also runs scholars' talks to counter extremist ideologies." reported on Wednesday that campaigners are attempting to "take control of a derelict school building and transform it into a community hub are appealing for sponsors and partners in a bid to turn their dreams into reality." They say that the unused building, owned by the council, could be used for meetings and events. A volunteer group of residents have been working on a business plan, and have gained support from local businesses to create "a vision of an open, accessible and valuable resource for all." The deputation added that "a major factor in Hyde Park's suffering is its high level of population density", which they conceded is something they are unable to change. The council responded to complaints that streets are "cheap and unhealthy takeaways, letting agents and boarded-up shop fronts," by saying that Hyde Park Corner and Headingley are, according to the , "thriving shopping areas and work had taken place to ensure a good mix of outlets."
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