Category: Belle Isle

News and events for the Belle Isle area

Planning applications 26 October 2026

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 26 October 2026. Click on the description to see the full application:   Double-sided digital free-standing unit advertisement displays

Maths takes students on a thrilling residential to Alton Towers

Cockburn John Charles Academy students combine mathematical thinking, teamwork and thrilling rides during an exciting residential visit. Students from Cockburn John Charles Academy enjoyed an unforgettable residential trip to Alton Towers, combining the excitement of one of the UK’s most popular theme parks with opportunities to develop their mathematical skills

Students take on a feathered art challenge

The Art Department at Cockburn John Charles Academy welcomed some unusual visitors last month as Year 8 students took part in a lively life drawing session featuring live chickens. Working directly from observation, students explored a range of drawing techniques, including continuous line drawing, non-dominant hand sketching, and quick observational

The Skate Scholarship is back … come and roll with us!

The Skate Scholarship is a non-profit Community Interest Company working with young people and families from Leeds City Region and beyond, who are struggling to access sport, leisure and play activities due to different barriers. As skaters ourselves, we noticed that the pandemic led to a big boom in roller