What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds South Bank, the former industrial areas of Holbeck and Hunslet, could be designated a ‘New Town’ under plans announced by the government yesterday (28 September 2025). If the plans go ahead, it could see 13,000 homes built in the area, with a target of 20% being ‘affordable’ and a
Slung Low and the London Review of Books are to bring Tony Harrison’s poem ‘v.’ home to Holbeck Cemetery for its 40th anniversary, with unprecedented site-specific readings on Sunday 12 October, in a celebration of Harrison’s life and work, following his death on 26 September 2025. Tony Harrison’s ‘v.’ is
Saturday (4 October 2025) will see a menopause support event held at Dewsbury Road Community Hub. The event will run 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Annex of the Hub, and is part of a menopause and midlife health support project funded by the local councillors representing Beeston & Holbeck and
Beeston in Bloom led the charge for South Leeds at the Yorkshire in Bloom awards last week (25 September 2025), winning their fifth straight Gold medal. Competing in the Urban Community class, the judges described the group as “rich with art, plants, community and talent.” They were impressed by the
Northern Athletics Road Relay Championships 2025 – Saturday 20 September On a day when the rain never relented and the wind swept across Leigh Sports Village, Leeds City athletes rose to the challenge with courage and unity. Despite the extremely tough and wet conditions, every runner in yellow and blue
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 Monday 22 September 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Installation of a Portakabin Building to
A fire-hit former factory could be bulldozed to make way for a row of houses under latest plans for the site. LWS Properties is seeking planning permission to redevelop Wayside Works, on Shafton Lane in Holbeck. The company previously applied to build 24 flats at the site but withdrew the proposal.
This past weekend, Cross Flatts FC hosted yet another successful community event – this season’s kit launch – drawing families, local supporters, and residents from across Leeds. While football remains at the heart of the club, the true spirit of Cross Flatts FC lies far beyond the pitch. Founded with
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week down in Holbeck on Saturday morning where Jamyang Buddhist Centre are holding one of their ever-popular Holbeck Jumble Sales from 10am-1pm. With clothes accessories, household items and everything £1
Matty Sylvester from Belle Isle was delighted to win a hybrid boxing title belt on Leeds promoter Scott McHugh’s recent show held at the Aria Suite in Woodhouse. Sylvester, 22, wore 4oz gloves as he defeated Jon Doody by first round knockout. “I’m currently training in Thailand,” explained Sylvester, “but