What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Sharp announced today (13 October 2026) the opening of its new flagship office in Beeston, which serves as its UK headquarters and is designed as a modern workspace and living technology showroom. The new office showcases the breadth of Sharp’s integrated technology portfolio while supporting the next phase of the
Unity Homes and Enterprise has won Best Social Value Project of the Year at the Housing Executive Awards 2026. The Leeds-based BME organisation was also “Highly Commended” in the Housing Association of the Year category. The Housing Executive Awards celebrate the UK’s most innovative projects in the social housing sector,
Several ash trees in Cross Flatts Park have been felled over the years because of ash dieback, a serious fungal disease caused by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. As we reported here, in 2024 Friends of Cross Flatts Park, and Honorary Alderwoman Angela Gabriel BEM in particular, raised funds to turn one of
In August and September 2026, the Asha Neighbourhood Project partnered with Being Human CIC to deliver She Rises, a free seven-week course supporting women in South Leeds to build confidence and take their next steps towards volunteering, education or employment. Delivered at the Asha Neighbourhood Project in Beeston, the course
From budgeting and healthy cooking to CVs, careers and confidence, women across South Leeds are learning, sharing and thriving together. Women from different ethnic backgrounds have taken part in four inspiring workshop programmes at Asha since January 2026, gaining practical skills to help them save money, eat well, find work
Cockburn Reach Academy was fortunate enough to be awarded funding to run their Healthy Holidays programme again this summer. Pupils took part in a fantastic range of activities and experiences that encouraged them to learn, grow and build confidence whilst having fun with their friends. The pupils enjoyed visits to
St Luke’s CARES was delighted to officially open its new lift at its charity shop this week, made possible thanks to CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) funding from the Council’s Inner South West Community Committee. The opening was a very special moment for us and another important step in making sure
British Bangladeshi educational achievement and the importance of inspiring the next generation were celebrated at a special community event in Beeston. Believe in Beeston – Celebrating Education was held at the South Leeds Bangladeshi Centre on Tunstall Road on Saturday (3 October 2026), bringing together young people, families, educators, academics,
The Beeston and Holbeck Labour Party has selected sitting Councillor Andrew Scopes to be their Labour Candidate in the 2027 local elections for the Beeston and Holbeck Ward. Andrew was first elected in the ward where he lives in 2018 and has fought for better housing, championed Child Friendly Leeds,
2026 proved to be another successful and memorable season for Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club’s senior men’s sides, with more silverware and further progress made across the club. The 1st team enjoyed an excellent campaign, securing promotion to Division 1 with a game to spare after a strong and consistent season.