Month: August 2012

New development could mean jobs boost for Holbeck, Hunslet and Beeston

A planning framework to transform a scruffy piece of land to the south of Leeds city centre into a multi-million pound development featuring a hotel, up to 296 flats and office accommodation has been approved in principle. Councillors yesterday approved initial outline plans for the site off Meadow Road, Jack Lane,

Beeston Hill: Get to know your PCSO – David Lythe

In the third of a series of articles, we introduce you to your local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). They are members of support staff employed, directed and managed by their police force who work to complement and support regular police officers, providing a visible and accessible uniformed presence to improve the

South Leeds roundup: Hamara and Holbeck in Bloom winners

Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites and blogs. A newsagent’s shop in Dewsbury Road has been given the go ahead to sell booze until 2am despite the concerns of nearby residents, reports the YEP. The paper also reports on how a loyal former amateur rugby

Far Beeston: Get to know your PCSO – Kirsty Johnson

In the second of a series of articles, we introduce you to your local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). They are members of support staff employed, directed and managed by their police force who work to complement and support regular police officers, providing a visible and accessible uniformed presence to improve

Walkabout set to highlight Holbeck issues

A walk around Holbeck highlighting ‘what’s good and what’s not so good’ will help shape an ambitious plan for improving the area. Dennis Kitchen, acting chair of the Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum, said: “The Neighbourhood Plan offers a great opportunity for all those who live or work in Holbeck or have an interest

Middleton Park Craft, Flower, and Produce Show is coming up!

The Friends of Middleton Park group sent us this timely reminder: I just wanted to remind everyone of the Middleton Park Craft, Flower and Produce Show coming up on 9 September (1.30 – 4pm) in Middleton Park. I very much hope you are creating, growing or (planning) cooking something for