What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
I met with Lynn Bailey to find out more about Better Action For Families (BAFF) which has recently marked its 20th anniversary. I started by asking how BAFF got started. “It started with my daughter Leanne,” Lynn explained. “She’s got learning disabilities and when she got to about 17 or
We have been distributing copies of our November newspaper to venues around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (3 November 2022). Copies are available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa Extra, and Dewsbury Road Tescos as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs and Libraries, community
Average air pollution in parts of South Leeds are twice the level recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for at least one of two of the deadliest air pollutants, according to new analysis by Friends of the Earth. Using the latest official government data, Friends of the Earth calculated
One of the historic listed buildings at Stank Hall was demolished last month by Leeds City Council, who own the site. Stank Hall Barn is a 15th century tithe barn located off Dewsbury Road near the White Rose Shopping Centre. In 2013 South Leeds Life kickstarted a campaign to save
Over 80 fantastic stalls showcasing the best of the vegan lifestyle will feature at The Great Yorkshire Vegan Christmas Festival taking place on Sunday (6 November 2022) at the John Charles Centre for Sport. This indoor event boasts world food caterers and free food samples. As well as offering a
Beeston Juniors FC Under 14s squad have a new kit thanks to local businessman Paul Mead. The U14s are just one of twenty teams based out of the club’s Cardinal Square base. The community football club has grown over recent years and has squads at all age groups from Soccer
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 October 2022: Application under S106A for the modification or discharge of Planning Obligations pursuant to Section 106A
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 October 2022: Enlargement of existing dormer to front; replacement of front dormer windows 9 Arthington Street Hunslet
Three Gold Awards were handed to organisations in South Leeds at the recent Yorkshire in Bloom awards ceremony. Beeston in Bloom won in the Urban Community category; Middleton Railway in the Tourist Attraction category; and White Rose Shopping Centre in the Large Business category where it was joint Category Winner.
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start this week on Saturday evening at The Holbeck with Slung Low presenting ‘Destiny’ at 7:30pm. A “captivating” show that follows