Oddsocks presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Middleton Park
Friends of Middleton Park welcome back Oddsocks Theatre Company for a night of Shakespeare in the park on Tuesday (8 July 2025). If you think that sounds a bit heavy for a Tuesday night, you clearly haven’t seen Oddsocks before. The company perform Shakespeare with a twist of pantomime and
Bands return to Cross Flatts Park on Sunday
The Friends of Cross Flatts Park have announced this year’s programme for ‘Bands in the Park’ free Sunday afternoon concerts, including the annual dog show. Sunday 6 July: Sophie & Alex Heartstrings play mellow indie pop. Sunday 13 July: ‘Swing O’Things’ playing old time classic swing tunes. Sunday 20 July:
Residents campaign to make Belle Isle Circus pedestrian-friendly
Residents in Belle Isle are being urged to back a campaign to provide safe pedestrian access to Belle Isle Circus. The Circus has been improved in recent years with fencing to keep quad bikes off it, a fun trail for kids and lots of new planting, but the road is
Belle Isle and Holbeck set to celebrate at Galas on Saturday
Following on from Hunslet and Beeston Festivals, it’s the turn of the Belle Isle and Holbeck communities to come out and enjoy their local festivities at Galas on Saturday (5 July 2025). Belle Isle Gala takes place at Windmill Primary School and Coopers Field with entry via Belle Isle Road.
Have your say on Elland Road planning guidance
Further to our recent report on the Council’s proposals to develop the land around Elland Road stadium into a new neighbourhood, a series of consultation events have been arranged. The Council’s vision is the regenerate the area with up to 2,000 new homes being built alongside leisure facilities and new
Beeston Festival 2025 in photos
The sun shone and the crowds descended in their thousands to Cross Flatts Park to enjoy Beeston Festival yesterday (28 June 2025). Revellers commented on the fantastic atmosphere and the range of activities and entertainment on offer. On the main stage the RDC Soldier entertained with his Congolese raps. There
Planning applications 23 June 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 23 June 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Consent, agreement or approval required by
Updated: Plan ahead for M62 closure
UPDATED 4 July 2025: The works have been postponed and will now take place on the weekend of 11-14 July 2025 Motorists are being advised to plan ahead and expect heavier than normal traffic in South Leeds on the weekend of 4-7 July. National Highways are implementing a full closure