What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The pandemic has proven one thing that nobody can deny: that we have outstanding community spirit in South Leeds. I want to take this opportunity to celebrate the groups and individuals who do not always have the spotlight shone on them – but very much deserve our recognition. They are
Highways England have been trumpeting their work along the M621 in Hunslet and Belle Isle to erect noise barriers, but the residents the barriers are designed to help are less than impressed. In a press release issued before Christmas the agency described the barriers as an “innovative noise and safety
On Christmas Day, Nomadic Beers will be opening the doors to their online virtual taproom for people to come and spend some time and celebrate the festive season with others, on what will likely be an especially difficult day for many. Katie Marriott and Mike Hampshire, part of team Nomadic
The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake CBE, who represents Middleton Park Ward, has been selected to be a Labour Party Peer in the House of Lords. Councillor Blake was named among the new peers announced by the Government today. Councillor Blake has served as Leader of Leeds
A magical Winter Wonderland came to Belle Isle on Monday (21 December 2020) as Manorfield Hall was transformed to give local children a Christmas treat. Families came along to visit the set up whilst Santa Claus drove past waving at the children, then made a stop off at the hall.
The Peggy Tub social club in Hunslet Carr hosted over 240 local children and their families for an acclaimed Santa’s Grotto over the last fortnight. At the start of the month, it had looked like the Coronavirus pandemic was going to stop the event – and weeks of preparation were
Disability Familes of Middleton is a small charity run by local ladies, led by Chrissy Thornton from Middleton. Today (20 December 2020) they have delivered presents to all the families they support in Middleton, Belle Isle and surrounding areas. They had the help of two local teenagers who used their
2020 has been a very challenging year for many of us. Manorfield Hall in Belle Isle has arranged a foodbank for those who are struggling or need a little extra hand. The Foodbank will be open on Mondays and Thursdays and is open for donations if you can help. Throughout
Stars of stage, sport and screen, including Class Dynamix from Windmill Primary School in Belle Isle, will join residents from all across Leeds for the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on on Wednesday 2 December 2020. The exciting line-up for the online seasonal showpiece has been revealed today and
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. Please note that due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak Leeds City Council is not accepting written representations made by post. Please make any comments online and address them to