What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A wave of energy, confidence and community spirit has swept through Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club this summer as the hugely successful Girls‑Only Dynamos Cricket Programme reached its finale. What began as an introduction to cricket for many of the girls has quickly grown into something far more powerful — a
A South Leeds church community is celebrating a major milestone after successfully purchasing a historic Methodist building in Beeston, marking the beginning of a restoration project set to benefit the wider community. Mosaic Church, an evangelical Christian church which was founded in Leeds 20 years ago, has long held a
ASsha Neighbourhood Project’s latest programme for equipping women with new skills ahead of volunteering for local community organisations has been completed. ‘Unfolding’ is a five-week wellbeing course for volunteers delivered by Humans Being at the Asha centre in Stratford Street, Beeston. During the programme, the volunteers learned how to put
What began as a series of community outings became a powerful demonstration of resilience, confidence and solidarity for more than 18 women from the Asha Centre Health Groups. The women recently took part in a programme designed to build confidence using public transport, reduce social isolation and encourage independent travel.
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 29 June 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Extension to side of existing dwelling
Children in Leeds have chosen a local charity which helps make special memories for hundreds of families as the city’s top spot for kids at this year’s landmark Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026. Holbeck Together was crowned winner of the ‘Children’s Choice Award’ with The Hunslet Club highly commended. This
Beeston in Bloom has commissioned local artist, Zoë Mitchell to paint a utility box near Holbeck Cemetery. The box commemorates this years’ 400-year anniversary of the Leeds Charter. The Royal Charter, granted by Charles 1 in 1626, was the first step in self-governance and city status. The design includes a
The agenda for the next meeting of the Inner South West Community Committee, made up of Councillors for Beeston & Holbeck and Hunslet & Riverside wards, plus Armley and Kirkstall wards, has been published. The meeting, which is open to the public, is taking place at Leeds Civic Hall, LS1
Cockburn John Charles Academy celebrates outstanding consistency, becoming the first secondary school in Leeds to achieve ‘Strong Standard’ in all Ofsted areas “Pupils make excellent progress at the school” – Ofsted 2026 Staff, pupils, and families at Cockburn John Charles Academy, in Belle Isle, Leeds are celebrating this week following
St Andrew’s Community Centre, on the corner of Old Lane and Cardinal Road in Beeston, has launched an appeal to raise funds to replace the roof. Community spaces are the heart of any neighbourhood. They are where friendships grow, ideas are shared, and people of all ages come together to