What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Nurseries in Hunslet and Holbeck will remain under local authority control after Leeds City Council failed to find suitable new providers. 12 Little Owls nurseries were put under a cost-saving review by the council, including four which were considered for take-over by schools. But three of the schools were unable
Northern property developer Breck has completed the purchase of a new 4,400 sq ft office in South Leeds as part of its continued expansion across the North of England. The two-storey office, which is located at the Millshaw Park industrial estate in Beeston, is the latest development in Breck’s growing
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 21 July 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Two storey side extension; first floor
Cross Flatts FC, a grassroots football club based in Beeston recently returned from a proud and memorable trip to Paris where the team competed in an international exhibition match. The tour was more than just football — it was a celebration of community spirit, unity, and the positive impact sport
Two men have been jailed for their involvement in supplying drugs in Leeds. Prenda Malungo and Lawrence Mafauae were arrested by officers earlier this year after Malungo was spotted carrying a heavily laden bag into a flat in Batley on 22nd January. Malungo was then picked up in an Audi
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 14 July 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Installation of one illuminated fascia sign
Karen Peck for Get Set Leeds Local has been in touch to share the array of activities taking place in Cross Flatts Park this summer. Yorkshire Contemporary Play at Cross Flatts Park Join artist Zoe Spowage and Yorkshire Contemporary (formerly The Tetley) in Cross Flatts Park for Paint Maze. Join
ASHA Neighbourhood Project’s CEO Alia Nessa was amongst third sector partners who met recently with Ed Whiting, new Chief Executive of Leeds City Council to discuss issues and concerns impacting South Leeds. The meeting, hosted by Hamara, focused on difficulties that residents, local communities, women, and families are experiencing, including
A new training centre at Meadow Court, Millshaw for NEET young people was officially opened on 3 June by Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Barry Anderson. The centre, run by Birmingham-based provider Juniper Training, runs vocational training, apprenticeships and employability programmes, helping young people gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they
Ashington-born Joe Conroy, a resident at Pennington Court Care Home in Beeston, recently enjoyed a visit back to his old stomping ground of Elland Road, home of Leeds United FC — the club he proudly represented during the 1950s. Joe’s connection to football runs deep. Growing up in Ashington, Northumberland,