Author: Jeremy Morton

I've lived in Beeston in South Leeds since 1984 and I love the area. I am involved in various community activities including helping to organise Beeston Festival. I have been involved with the South Leeds Life Group since it started in 2010.

Planning applications 15 December 2025

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 15 December 2025. Click on the description to see the full application:   Determination for installation of roof mounted

Beeston shines again at Lantern Festival

The Christmas Lantern Festival in Beeston was another resounding success last Friday (12 December 2025) as hundreds of people processed through the streets to gather in Cross Flatts Park. This was the tenth staging of the event and the biggest and best yet with an estimated 800 taking part. Activities

Winter Wonderland comes to Dewsbury Road

Dewsbury Road Community Hub & Library is hosting a free Winter Wonderland event on Monday (15 December 2025). Drop in to create magical winter crafts, spark your creativity and have fun in a festive atmosphere. 10am – Under 5s Festive Storytime 11am – Christmas Carols with New Bewerley Choir; Under

Councillors support expanded free youth club in Belle Isle

Councillors have backed the expanded programme run by Hunslet Rugby Foundation (HRF) with a grant of just over £4,000. The grant, approved at last week’s Outer South Community Committee, will support youth and seniors clubs at the Belle Isle Welcome Centre, as well as girls rugby at Leeds Corinthians in