What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The 7/7 bombers caused terrible death and destruction, but in some ways they did Beeston a favour. In the aftermath of the bombings most people locally came together to refute the allegation that the bombers somehow represented Beeston, or that Beeston was an “Islamic slum” as one of the
Ex-pupils of Windmill Primary School were the guests of honour as a new “Welcome to Belle Isle” stone was unveiled yesterday (16 October 2013). The children designed the stone as a project in their final year at Windmill. It features clasped hands and the message “Welcome to our community”.
The development of the boys and girls Rugby League in South Leeds schools is being spearheaded by local lass Lois Forsell. Lois is a young woman with experience and knowledge beyond her years. She plays hooker for Bradford Clayton Thunderbirds, she is an England Women’s International and was a
Protesters opposing plans for Leeds’ new £250 million trolleybus system lobbied outside Leeds Civic Hall today. Around 30 protesters held placards and gave out leaflets ahead of a council meeting to discuss some of the planning issues facing the planned NGT (Next Generation Transport) trolleybus scheme, which will
Can you help Middleton Railway raise £40,000 as part of their appeal to help preserve part of South Leeds’ industrial heritage? The volunteers at the historic railway are aiming to build a ‘Running Shed’, which will enable them to provide secure, undercover storage for two operational locomotives. And they’re asking
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook. Who doesn’t like a crane? We start this week with a photo from Old Chapel Studios who have one on site today to help with their building works. Local blogger John Cockburn
Residents living on the Cottingley Hall estate in south Leeds recently debated a wide range of issues at a public meeting. Members of the Cottingley TRAC group heard updates on how Cottingley Primary Academy was progressing, plans for a new neighbourhood watch scheme, bin collections on the estate and work
Controversial plans to build a new council park and ride facility off Elland Road will be debated by councillors next week – with planning officers recommending the detailed proposals be approved. The plans, which can be viewed here, show a 425 space main car park, with 15 dedicated disabled spaces
An art competition to spark the imagination of pupils at schools across South Leeds has been launched by the White Rose Shopping Centre in partnership with Leeds City Council. Pupils from across the 32 primary schools in South Leeds have been invited to produce posters to promote the bonfire
The Leeds Rugby Foundation took a step closer to its aim of giving every schoolchild the opportunity to play and watch the game as Mears Group joined as main sponsor. The Foundation’s three year plan for Leeds includes coaching in schools, training coaches at grassroots clubs such as Beeston