Category: Beeston

News and events for the Beeston area

A view of Elland Road football stadium taken from Beggars Hill

Leeds United announces plans to expand Elland Road stadium

Leeds United Football Club announced yesterday (23 September 2024) next steps in the plan to re-imagine and enhance Elland Road Stadium, home of the Whites since 1919. Earlier this year, the ownership of the stadium was transferred back to Leeds United, giving the club full control of the ground for

Former school building to become conference and banqueting centre

An application for planning permission has been submitted to convert a Victorian school building on Hunslet Hall Road in beeston into ‘conference and banqueting facilities’. The building, known as Hunslet Hall, has most recently been used by Leeds City Council as an area office for Adults and Children’s Services. The

Councillors welcome curb on alcohol sales in Beeston

Leeds City Council’s Licensing Committee have approved plans, subject to public consultation, to control the sale of alcohol in parts of Beeston due to concerns about street drinking and anti-social behaviour. A Cumulative Impact Area (CIA) across Beeston Hill (see map) will not prevent premises from obtaining an alcohol sale

Beeston youngster in running for Leeds Children’s Mayor

Bisade Adeyeye from St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School in Beeston is amongst 12 candidates for the position of Leeds Children’s Mayor. Earlier this year children in Year 5 were encouraged to write a manifesto setting out a project that they would implement if elected by the young people

Beeston tribute act set to mark Springsteen’s 75th birthday

Yorkshire’s favourite Bruce Springsteen tribute celebrate The Boss’ 75th birthday with intimate Leeds gig As rock legend Bruce Springsteen turns 75 in September a Leeds-based Springsteen tribute band marks the occasion with an intimate live performance. The Boss & The Beeston Street Band has been capturing the spirit, energy and