Month: September 2016

Latest in chain of bike libraries opens in Beeston

Children living in Hunslet, Beeston and Holbeck have the chance to ride a bike for free following the launch of a new Yorkshire Bank Bike Library. The new library has opened at the Dewsbury Road One Stop Centre and will offer free bike loans for children and families. It follows the

South Leeds Roundup: Panto, parkcour and crossing patrols

Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook and Twitter. And if it looks a bit thin this week it’s because we struggled to find much news that we hadn’t already covered, or are working up into full articles – so

Plans Panel to debate controversial Middleton development

A controversial planning application for 93 new homes in Middleton is due to be considered by the South & West Plans Panel on Thursday (22 September 2016). The housing plans, which include 14 affordable 2 and 3 bedroom houses, are well supported, but plans for a new link road has

Free will writing session at Hillside

For Leeds Today, For Leeds Tomorrow – free will writing sessions The Leeds Community Foundation is partnering with Ison Harrison throughout September to offer free will writing sessions for people who want to give something back to their local communities. It is estimated that of the 75% of the population