What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Read For Life is anew charity which aims to help adults living in Beeston, Holbeck and the surrounding area to read and write. Founder, Emily Holloway, says: “There are many reasons why an adult might struggle with reading. But there’s no reason that struggle has to last a lifetime. “Whether
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 24 August 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Four directional vinyl signs applied to
NK9 Dog Training & Behaviour has been named Dog Training Company of the Year – Yorkshire 2026/27, and owner Natalie Kaye says she’s especially proud as this is another award for NK9 and recognition for another year running. NK9 is based in South Leeds and runs a range of dog
The agenda for the next meeting of the Inner South West Community Committee, made up of Councillors for Beeston & Holbeck and Hunslet & Riverside wards, plus Armley and Kirkstall wards, has been published. The meeting, which is open to the public, is taking place at Leeds Civic Hall, LS1
An international orchard is being planned for an old ‘knot garden’ on Hunslet Moor and local residents are being asked which trees and shrubs should be planted. The garden is located behind the Hunslet Moor Hub, under the purple tower blocks of Crescent Grange and Crescent Towers. Fruit Works Co-operative
Sixteen flats in the former Trinity Methodist Church on Tempest Road in Beeston are to be sold at auction after the landlord, Leeds Federated Housing Association, decided the required investment to bring them up to their standard “would not represent the best use of our resources.” The housing association converted
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week at the famous Holbeck Jumble Sale on Saturday, 10am-12:30pm at Jamyang Buddhist Centre LS11 9RQ. You’ll find loads of bargains with prices capped at £1, plus the shop and
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 17 August 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Listed building application for change of
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 10 August 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Change of use to commercial vehicle
Leeds City Council are consulting residents on this year’s woodland creation programme with three sites identified in South Leeds. The proposal at Bismarck Street in Beeston Hill is to plant two standard trees (6-8 feet) on a small green space, just off Lady Pit Lane. The plan in Belle Isle