What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Supermarket giants Asda are encouraging local residents to give their feedback on plans for a new store off Old Lane, Beeston. As previously reported, Asda has submitted plans f0r a 2,000 sq ft store which will create 100 jobs to the rear of the site of its current store which Asda inherited
Police are appealing for information following a robbery on Beeston Road in Leeds on Tuesday, 17 January. The incident happened at around 11am when an 83 year old woman was walking along when she was approached from behind by the suspect. The suspect grabbed her handbag by the strap and
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The work of a former leader of Leeds City Council – and a pioneer of council housing in south Leeds – is to be honoured with the unveiling of an historic blue plaque in Belle Isle. Social reformer the Rev Charles Jenkinson (1887-1949) was also vicar of Holbeck and was responsible
Residents on the Cottingley estate are set to meet to discuss community issues affecting the estate tomorrow (Wednesday). Issues such as refuse collection are set to be discussed at the meeting which will be held in Cottinglery Primary School hall at 7pm. All welcome to attend. To find out more about
A pioneering store in Hunslet that sells affordable furniture to people on low incomes has received a much needed financial boost, thanks to local councillors. Cllr Angela Gabriel (Labour, Beeston & Holbeck) says she is delighted that her colleagues on the South (Inner) Area Committee have recognised the work that
[slideshow] A member of the Government has visited Beeston to sample life at a pioneering low carbon development. Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, was at Greenhouse to hear about using renewable technologies to help reduce fuel bills. He also chatted to local residents. Sustainable developers Citu
Organisers behind the annual Beeston Festival are planning to mark the London 2012 Olympics in a big way in South Leeds – by organising their own mini-Olympics. The event in Cross Flatts Park will be held just a couple of weeks before the actual Olympic torch passes through South
Local resident Alison Neale edits the Beeston Hill Residents’ Voice blog. Here, she’s written a guest post for South Leeds Life about the group she attends. For those not familiar with the concept, a residents’ group meets regularly to give those living in a defined area the opportunity to raise
Residents in Beeston and Holbeck are being urged to attend the next meeting of the SPLASH campaign to reopen South Leeds Sports Centre. SPLASH organisers are encouraging people to attend their next meeting, which will be on Monday, 23 January, at Hillside at 7pm. They’re hoping to build momentum in