What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Have you read the March edition of our South Leeds Life newspaper yet? We’ve been distributing copies to community venues throughout LS10 and LS11. Copies are available from libraries, schools, community centres, GP practices, shops and other community venues. You can find a full list of pick up points here:
The application for an alcohol licence for the Winston’s Health and Leisure was rejected at a full hearing by the Leeds City Council Licensing sub committee on Tuesday (28 February 2017). South Leeds previously reported on the application here and here. Councillors visited the premises on Dewsbury Road ahead of
Cardinal Road in Beeston will be closed to traffic next week (Monday 6 March 2017) as resurfacing work is carried out. The work will be carried out between 9:30am and 3:30pm and is expected to be completed by Thursday 9 March. Access for pedestrians and emergency vehicles will be maintained
Documentary premier and dinner to be hosted at The Light, 15 March 2017 Hunslet based charity, Leeds Autism Services, are set to host a fundraising event including dinner and a documentary premier, on Wednesday 15 March. The evening, which looks to raise awareness of autism and the charity itself will
The headteacher and staff at Cockburn School in Beeston, Leeds, have been selected for a top role supporting schools in challenging circumstances. David Gurney is one of more than 70 headteachers to be appointed to the role of national leader of education (NLE) in the latest recruitment round. NLEs along
Thirteen students from the Ruth Gorse Academy enjoyed the trip of a lifetime, skiing in America last month. To qualify for the trip the students had to be outstanding across all subjects, have at least 97% attendance and not have been in detention. They then had to write a Pride
As part of ongoing improvements to Middleton Park, a brand new landscape feature, known as ‘Nick’s View’ is nearing completion. The feature compromises of a seating area with views across the Park dedicated to former Chairman of the Friends of Middleton Park, Nick Rose. Local councillors, who have been heavily
Monica Budge celebrated her 104th birthday in style at the Assisi Place retirement apartments in Hunslet last week. She was joined by her fellow residents, family and friends for a lunchtime celebration. Monica was born in Colne, Lancashire and spent most of her life in Burnley before moving to Leeds
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 20 February 2017: Change of use of first and second floors of house in multiple occupation to form two
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery on a teenager in South Leeds last Thursday (16 February 2017). The victim, a 14-year-old boy was walking his dog through Cross Flats Park, on Beeston Road, at around 5pm when he was approached by the suspect and threatened with a