What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Did you know you can report problems on your street to Leeds City Council via the Fix My Street website? Lots of south Leeds residents have already been reporting their problems to the site – which is run by MySociety and makes it easy to report, discuss and track local complaints. Issues reported
The Hunslet Club is launching free vocational training courses for year 11 students in South Leeds who are interested in learning a trade & gaining an apprenticeship or going onto further education. The courses start from September, funded by the Leeds City Council Inner South Area Committee, will give students
Leeds City Council is set to pay 30% of the total cost of the persistently delayed PFI housing project covering Beeston, Holbeck and Little London. South Leeds Life reported over a week ago that the council was due to step in with taxpayers’ money after one of the banks backing the estimated £180
Here’s part four of the Middleton Life local history project’s oral history film. This part, which sees local residents interview each other on their memories and history of the area, looks at health, doctors and windy Middleton! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3c-GVprYYk&w=560&h=315]
Here’s the third part of our Middleton Life oral history film, whichg sees local residents interview each other about Middleton’s history and their memories. This installment focuses on food and shopping… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD3bpY1j7eQ&w=560&h=315]
A public meeting held last week about the creation of a new primary school at the site of the closed South Leeds Sports Centre failed to offer any concrete hope that the sports facilities will be re-opened to the public. The meeting at Hamara on 12th July gave an opportunity
Students from Leeds University have produced a short documentary film as part of their coursework showcasing the Hunslet Club as a case study of good practice. It is a thought provoking piece which explores how vital the work of youth clubs are in the present day. On here you will learn
A recent Beeston Forum meeting was attended by Sgt Di Whiteside and PCSO 115 Oli Metcalf from Holbeck NPT. According to a report on the Holbeck NPT website, officers discussed the local crime figures and arrests made in the area. The current local priorities were discussed – anti-social behaviour on Cardinals
The annual Holbeck Gala will return to Holbeck Moor this Saturday for a day of shopping, food, music and performance. The popular event will take place on 21st July from noon to 5pm and will feature arts and craft stalls, live music from bands, a dance procession, hot and cold food
Fun outdoor events in south Leeds which parents and children can enjoy together will be held over the summer holidays. Wednesday in the Woods will be held in Belle Isle, Cottingley and Middleton on different dates and feature a bouncy castle, sports, arts and crafts and a variety of other