What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The review into the operation of the Managed Approach to street sex work in Holbeck is due to be published in June. South Leeds Life understands that the researchers at the University of Huddersfield are confident that they will be able to publish their report on schedule, despite the Coronavirus
Looking at my diary at the start of each day has presented a whole new world since lockdown began. Where once there were meetings that involved travel, near or far, and papers I had to remember to take with me, now there are Zoom, Skype, Teams and Webex video meetings.
Looking after a loved one with an illness or disability brings many rewards, but can also bring challenges too, especially during the current crisis. But thanks to Carers Leeds, the charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across the city, you don’t have to struggle alone. Their expert team of Carer
Whilst for many people the Covid-19 outbreak has led to a massively increased workload as key workers respond to the crisis, for others the virus has meant life has slowed down considerably as life under lockdown has curtailed many of the things people are usually able to do. This has
We have had a very busy month policing South Leeds with a number of challenges including tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, and continuing to play our role in keeping people safe and protecting the NHS. There have now been changes to the Government regulations in relation to Covid-19 and as
We have been distributing copies of the June newspaper to venues that remain open in LS10 and LS11 today (Wednesday 27 May 2020). Copies are available from various food shops including Beeston Co-op, Middleton Asda and Dewsbury Road Tescos as well as many small neighbourhood shops. Please do not make
Holbeck Together are continuing to deliver an emergency response to Covid-19 in Holbeck with help from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Leeds City Council. Leeds City Council are providing 50 food parcels every week for Holbeck Together to support those who are shielding or unable to get out
Credit to sisters Rene White and Brenda Jephcott from Beeston (combined age: 164) who have been sewing scrubs for staff at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Over the past month they have spent over 150 hours between them making up the medical tops and trousers. Through Brenda’s daughter, they started off making
Very early in the Covid-19 outbreak Active Leeds recognised that there was going to be a need for a resource that could support young people and families who had lost their daily routines and would be looking for activities to keep children and young people entertained and active. With a
Three primary schools in South Leeds: Clapgate in Belle Isle, Ingram Road in Holbeck and Lane End in Beeston; are to trial part time road closures around the start and end of the school day. The plans have been brought forward to assist with ‘social distancing’ as schools prepare to