Category: Belle Isle

News and events for the Belle Isle area

Work starts on new Holbeck Police HQ on Elland Road

Work has officially begun a new divisional police headquarters at Elland Road after ground breaking ceremonies took place last week. Police hope the new building will provide a modern, flexible working environment as well as enabling Officers to train for real life situations with more realism than before. The new

South Leeds roundup: Asian supermarket, Tower Works and Middleton clean up

Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s making south Leeds tick this week from other websites and blogs. The YEP reports on a good news story that a Leeds businessman is pumping £500,000 into turning a formerly notorious pub on Dewsbury Road into an Asian supermarket. Sad to see the negative tone of some

Problems with 86 bus reported – what do you think?

The number 86 bus route – operated by First Leeds – runs right through the heart of south leeds – but according to one report, it’s becoming increasingly unreliable. Local resident Enrico Giacani has reported the problem to the Fix My Transport website. He said: “Every day the bus is

Fix my South Leeds, please!

Did you know you can report problems on your street to Leeds City Council via the Fix My Street website? Lots of south Leeds residents have already been reporting their problems to the site – which is run by MySociety and makes it easy to report, discuss and track local complaints. Issues reported

Hunslet Club Launches Year 11 After School Courses Towards Employment

The Hunslet Club is launching free vocational training courses for year 11 students in South Leeds who are interested in learning a trade & gaining an apprenticeship or going onto further education. The courses start from September, funded by the Leeds City Council Inner South Area Committee, will give students

Leeds University Students Produce Short Documentary Showcasing The Hunslet Club

Students from Leeds University have produced a short documentary film as part of their coursework showcasing the Hunslet Club as a case study of good practice. It is a thought provoking piece which explores how vital the work of youth clubs are in the present day. On here you will learn

School holiday fun with Wednesday in the Woods

Fun outdoor events in south Leeds which parents and children can enjoy together will be held over the summer holidays. Wednesday in the Woods will be held in Belle Isle, Cottingley and Middleton on different dates and feature a bouncy castle, sports, arts and crafts and a variety of other

Police look to reduce Middleton and Belle Isle burglaries

Police in Middleton and Belle Isle are continuing to reduce the number of burglaries by adopting a scientific approach to increase patrols and warn householders of where they expect burglars to operate. Known as ‘super cocooning’, the new initiative has its origins in research work carried out by University College

South Leeds round-up: Savannah, Intake Square and belated happy birthday to the Middleton Arms

Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s been making south Leeds tick on other websites and blogs. It’s a bit quieter this week – schools are preparing to break up and people’s minds are straying towards their holidays… The YEP reports a Beeston man who had a history of depression died after plunging