From jobs to events, if you've got Sky or Virgin Media, you can get local information, advice and council services simply by using your remote control.
You can use DigiTV Leeds 24 hours a day to access a wide range of council services, from library opening times and refuse collection, to housing and benefits advice. Special TV forms also allow you to contact the council to request information and services - and you can do all of this without even leaving your front room!
In recent times TV has become more than just for entertainment and now digital TV users can find out information and carry out transactions with the council as well. It's ideal for those people who don’t have home access to the internet and it's very easy to use.
This service is part of the council’s Customer First programme.
To access DigiTV Leeds on Sky or Virgin Media;
- Press 'Interactive'
- Choose 'Directgov' or 'Govt Info' (8)
- Press 'Select'
- Choose 'Local Info' (1)
- Select 'Yorkshire'
- Select 'Leeds'
If you have Sky television your set-top box must be connected to a phone line to use interactive services. Although your set-top box will dial out to connect to Looking Local or Leeds City Council tv this call is free.
Can I get Leeds City Council tv on Freeview?
This service is not yet available on Freeview. This is because most Freeview set-top boxes do not include modems. This means they can only receive signals, they don't allow any 2-way communications which are needed for this sort of interactive service.
Digital switchover
Between 2008 and 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. The old analogue television signal will be switched off and viewers will need to convert or upgrade their TV equipment to receive digital signals, whether through their aerial, by satellite, cable or broadband
The Government is responsible for the policy of digital switchover, including the 2008-2012 timetable and the establishment of a Help Scheme for those who may need practical assistance with switchover.
Digital UK is the independent not-for-profit company leading the implementation of switchover.
The Digital UK website answers the questions:
- What is Digital Switchover?
- How do I make the switch?
- When is is taking place?
- Where is it happening?