What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning 22 January 2018: Change of use of land for car sales, siting of site office, storage container and catering
Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley was in Leeds today (Friday 26 January 2018), where he visited South Leeds charity SLATE (South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise), and heaped praise upon this pioneering local organisation. SLATE work with a wide range of people, particularly those with learning disabilities, to refurbish and resell
The leader of the Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) has commented on the secondary school performance league tables published by Ofsted, pointing out that four of the six Leeds schools performing ‘well above average’ are in the south of the city. Cockburn School is joined by Rodillian Academy, Morley Academy and
Children who attend the Leeds City Council-run Little Owls nursery New Bewerley in Beeston can expect outstanding provision, according to the latest report by government inspectors, Ofsted. Little Owls nursery New Bewerley has been judged as outstanding in all areas in the inspection which was carried out in January. The
People experiencing poverty work with city leaders to tackle key issues Over the last 18 months, people who experience poverty in Leeds have been speaking with city leaders about the reality of living on a low income in the city. Despite having a thriving business community, Leeds is a city
Appeal: Police issue images of men they wish to speak to following Holbeck robbery Police have issued pictures of two men they want to speak with in connection with a robbery in Leeds. Leeds District CID would like to speak with anyone who can identify the men pictured following a
South Leeds is once again well represented amongst the shortlisted nominees for the 5th annual Child Friendly Leeds Awards. The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony, which takes place on Thursday 1 February 2018. The Shine Project has been nominated in the Communities and Schools Working Together
Last week, following a generous donation from the Facebook community, Save our Beeston and Holbeck, the children at Beeston Primary School were excited to welcome five new additions to their school community. The five guinea pigs have been kindly donated by a responsible breeder, who has previous experience in placing
Betfred Super League Champions Leeds Rhinos were joined by former players Rob Burrow and Danny McGuire at a civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Jane Dowson at the Civic Hall in Leeds. Hunslet Warriors Juniors were invited as one of the Ambassador clubs and were represented
Ex-Leeds United player Neil Ross is offering young people in South Leeds an opportunity to combine football training with educational qualifications. The Pathway2pro programme is designed for Year 11 leavers and includes full time football coaching alongside to chance to obtain a Level 3 Sports qualification as well as support