
If you’ve passed along Cemetery Road, Beeston Road, Old Lane, or Dewsbury Road you may have noticed the colourful artwork displayed on a number of utility boxes and small power sub-stations.
Linda Stanley from Beeston in Bloom explained:
“Some were covered in graffiti, others were abandoned as technologies change, and in one case, a door was missing. Beeston in Bloom with help from funding, stencils, and some talented residents, have transformed them. We hope you appreciate our efforts.”
Local resident Zoë Mitchell who painted the beehive box commented:
“The inspiration for the box really came to me whilst walking around the area and I just wanted to do something that reflected nature and the work that Beeston in Bloom do to keep the place looking beautiful. I wanted to be a part of that, and I’m very keen to do lots more if they’ll let me.”



Main photo: Zoë Mitchell with Beeston in Bloom Secretary, Linda Stanley
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These boxes look great now they’ve been painted with flowers and bees etc , hopefully others around Leeds can have this done , thank you to the people who’ve transformed them