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.

Bloomin’ ‘eck it’s Gold for Beeston and Middleton Railway

The results are in from this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards showing that both Middleton Railway and Beeston in Bloom have won Gold, with Beeston also winning joint best in category. Beeston was competing in the Urban Community and won jointly with Starbeck (near Harrogate). In their comments the Judges

West Yorkshire Mayor meets residents in Belle Isle

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin attended a public meeting in Belle Isle on Monday (25 September 2023) answering residents’ questions about crime, anti-social behaviour and transport issues. About 25 people attended the meeting, organised by Cllr Sharon Burke (Labour, Middleton Park) at St John & St Barnabas church’s Welcome Centre

Council boost funding for Middleton housing project

Leeds City Council has had to top up the budget for its house building project at Throstle Recreation Ground in Middleton according to a report published on Thursday (21 September 2023). The report cites exceptional circumstances including ground conditions, utilities requirements and poor weather conditions. The amount of the uplift