What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Senior councillors have given the go-ahead to a scheme that aims to drive up the standard of private sector rented housing and deliver improved quality of life for thousands of people in Leeds. Proposals for the scheme – which will use a system known as selective licensing to more closely
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start with an apology, there was an error in last week’s roundup, the Middleton Makers Market, is in fact on this Saturday morning 10am-2pm, at Middleton Park Circus. Lots of lovely handmade
Transform, the UK’s leading festival for inclusive, international performance, will be taking over the city of Leeds for five days from Tuesday (21 October 2025). Transform 25 will present 14 bold, socially conscious performances that reflect and respond to a rapidly changing global landscape. 29 artists from all over the
Hunslet Carr Residents Association have once again produced their popular Hunslet Remembered calendar. As usual the calendar for 2026 features pictures of Hunslet in days gone by. The calendars are on sale now priced at £4 from Stephensons on Hunslet Road, The Gold Trader in the Penny Hill Centre, Hunslet
Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has launched its largest-ever Christmas loan campaign, aiming to save local residents £20 million in interest charges this festive season. The not-for-profit lender is encouraging people in Leeds to avoid costly doorstep lenders and unregulated loan sharks, which have recently been found to charge interest rates
White Rose Shopping Centre is set to welcome Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, and recent arrival baby Evie Pig as part of a meet-and-greet event this autumn half term. The event takes place on Saturday 1 November 2025 in White Rose’s Central Atrium, and guests must book free tickets in advance
The Leeds Connect Community illuminated Leeds with a dazzling Diwali 2025 celebration on Sunday (12 October 2025) at Aria Suites, bringing together over 300 guests from across the region to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the true spirit of inclusivity, cultural pride, and togetherness. Leeds Connect is a community-led
Friends of Middleton Park are having an apple pressing day at the Visitor Centre in Middleton Park, on Sunday (19 October 2025) from 2-4pm. It’s a free family event, and there is no booking required. Children will have to be accompanied by a responsible adult. There will be lots of
Roadworks, lasting until July next year, are due to start on Pontefract Road in Stourton on Monday (20 October 2025). Yorkshire Water are replacing 1.6km of clean water main between Thwaite Gate and the M1 junction. This scheme is part of the company’s £406m investment to replace over 1,000km of
On Friday (10 October 2025) Elements Primary School in Middleton proudly celebrated the official opening of our brand-new Community Hub ‘Elements Assemble’ — and what a fantastic day it was! The morning began with an amazing turnout from local community groups and businesses, who came together to share information, resources,