Representatives of Yorkshire Water and Kier Group joined Councillor Trish Smith, who represents the Pudsey ward at Leeds City Council, to tend to overgrown gardens in Pudsey recently.

The initiative was part of Yorkshire Water's project to improve the water quality in Pudsey Beck by reducing storm overflow discharges.

The volunteers started their day at social housing near Roker Lane, helping vulnerable and elderly residents by clearing weeds, cutting back hedges, and removing brambles.

They then moved to the Robert Salter Almshouses, where they dug out deep borders in preparation for residents to plant spring bulbs.

Anne Reed, social value and education manager at Yorkshire Water, said: "Our colleagues are passionate about helping in local communities and providing value beyond our water and wastewater services."

Jess Dyer, social sustainability coordinator at Kier Group, said: "Everyone got stuck in to clear the overgrown area – this involved digging, strimming, cutting, and loading up all the garden waste ready to be collected."

Ms Smith added: "We were all soaked to the skin by the time we finished but what a team of fantastic people!"

Yorkshire Water works are ongoing at Dick Lane and Pudsey Smalewell, with plans to start on-site at Hough Side and Farnley Ring Road.