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.

Beeston shop owner loses alcohol licence

A Beeston shop owner has been removed as the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) after the police initiated a licence review because “these premises are associated with serious crime or serious disorder or both.” Hiren Ashvin Patel was removed as DPS at both AP’s Local Newsagents at 434 Dewsbury Road in

Councillors welcome Sweet Street West plans

Councillors on the City Plans Panel welcomed proposed changes to Phase 2 of Platform’s mixed use developement at Sweet Street West in Holbeck at their meeting last Thursday (8 May 2025). The site is subject to a hybrid planning consent, with full approval for Phase 1 comprising three residential blocks

Have your say on Elland Road expansion plans

Representatives from Leeds United made a presentation about their plans to expand the Elland Road stadium to the City Plans Panel on Thursday (8 May 2025) ahead of a public consultation which kicks off this week. The plans consist of expanding the West and North stands to increase the ground’s

Bus changes from Sunday 18 May

The following services running through South Leeds will see changes come into operation on Sunday 18 May 2025 as described. To find full details and new timetables please go to: www.wymetro.com/buses 51 52 Leeds • Cottingley • Morley • Tingley Mills On Sundays, the daytime frequency will be reduced from