What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
River levels remain very high this morning, Sunday 23 February 2020. The level at Crown Point fell steadily yesterday from a peak of 1.66m at 5:30am on Saturday, to 1.29m at 12:30am this morning. But since then it has been rising again and stood at 1.59 at 7:30am today, Sunday.
Once again we have a Flood Alert in place for the River Aire Middle Catchment, which includes Holbeck, Hunslet and Stourton, this morning (Saturday 22 February 2020). The main problems appear to be at Otley on the River Wharf and downstream at Allerton Bywater, but residents are warned to remain
Half Term might be almost over, but there’s plenty going on over the coming week in South Leeds. Here’s a roundup of some the main events. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. https://southleedslife.com/events/ Firstly a public service announcement: Unfortunately due to ongoing severe weather conditions,
A number of bus timetable changes will take effect on Sunday (23 February 2020) as bus operators react to ongoing roadworks in the city centre and other issues. The First Bus 74 service between Middleton and the city centre via Hunslet will see a revised route and timetable, with some
As we reported in our Half Term activity roundup, The Tetley is running its popular Family Art Workshops every day through to Saturday 22 February 2020. The free workshops are led by artists and everyone is welcome, regardless of age or ability. Just drop in between 11am-3pm. Here’s what’s on
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 10 February 2020: Change of use including alterations to retail shop (A1) and dwelling house (C3) to form House
A Flood Alert remains in place for the River Aire this morning (Sunday 16 February 2020) after the river level rose to 1.70m at 5:15am this morning at Crown Point. By 9:15am the level had fallen to 1.43m after the weir was lowered. The Environment Agency updated its Flood Alert
Leeds City Council has decided to demolish the troubled George IV pub on Grove Road in Hunslet and allocate the land for new Council Housing. The site has been a problem for local residents for many years. The pub was substantially damaged by a fire on the night of 18
Blackberry picking is a simple late Summer pleasure, which many of us will have enjoyed since we were little; cramming more blackberries into our mouths than we managed to take home, fingers and clothes stained with berry juice. These are much-loved childhood memories, for even a hardened suburbanite like me.
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. Next week is half term and we’ve listed all the family friendly activities on a separate post here. The Cottingley Winter Wellbeing