Local resident Mr Sutcliffe despairs for the area, read his hard-hitting views.

We have other contributions from the people who live in Harehill , including personal opinions from residents Kevin Hickson and Juliet Wilson.

There is also a look at the area in pictures, with some examples of work from an exhibition called Don't Look Down by Leeds-based photographer Clair Harbottle.

If you would like to add your comments about Harehills, or any other district of Leeds, e-mail leeds@bbc.co.uk