What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
This year Beeston’s Asha Neighbourhood Project will be celebrating it’s 40th anniversary and has appointed a CEO, Alia Nessa to strengthen its work with families and predominantly women in South Leeds. Alia Nessa, who was born and raised in Beeston, says her new role is like “coming home again.” Having
Beeston-based storage systems specialist Avanta UK Ltd, a leading name in workplace storage and interior fit-out solutions, is proud to celebrate 25 years of success and growth. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Abacus Storage (Castleford) and Pennine Storage (Bradford), the company has grown into a trusted nationwide provider,
It was a full house for the Beeston Hill Community Association Community Iftaar on Monday (17 March 2025). The Hamara Centre was buzzing with over 150 people in attendance who came to break the fast Muslims in south Leeds are observing for the month of Ramadan. One of the organisers
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 10 March 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Refurbishment of the existing building, including
Chants of “Save our lollipop lady” and “Save our lives” plus car horns adding their support in the background soundtracked a small but lively protest outside Beeston Primary School this afternoon (13 March 2025). As we reported in September, the council has decided to withdraw the funding it provides to
The report of an inspection by Ofsted of Greenmount Primary School in Beeston has been published with the school found to be Good and Outstanding for Leadership and management and Personal development. The inspection was carried out on 7 January 2025 and Inspectors reported that: “Pupils are proud to be
Women and girls from across the city gathered in Beeston to celebrate a Women in Careers event on Monday 3 March 2025 at the United Free Church on Malvern Road in Beeston Hill. Over 30 girls from across South Leeds heard from a wide variety of women at the event,
After a very special and successful Community Iftar last year, the Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA) is excited to host another Iftar Event in collaboration with Hamara Healthy Living Centre on Tempest Road on Monday (17 March 2025) from 5:30pm. This will be a wonderful opportunity for friends and neighbours,
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 3 March 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Retrospective Application for demolition of existing
Although we’re big advocates for being active all year round, it’s been a busy start to 2025 for Get Set Leeds Local, catching up with partners and residents who are developing plans and ideas for the Spring / Summer when it can feel a bit easier to get outdoors or