What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A welcome to those who were successful in the recent local elections in Leeds and commiserations to all those who lost, including hard-working local councillors. It takes a lot of courage to stand for elected office and to accept the responsibility that comes with serving the public. Being in office
We have been distributing copies of our June newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (5 June 2026). Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs &
The area around Middleton Park Avenue has been allocated up to £20m of government funding for community-led regeneration and a new board to oversee the work looking for members. Middleton Park Avenue is a small designated geographical area, part of the Middleton Park ward in South Leeds. It consists of
A talented nine-year-old from Middleton has been crowned a national pageant winner after an incredible weekend competing at Miss Glamour UK in Dover. Harper Jean Cook travelled to the prestigious competition this weekend, where she competed in the Junior category for girls aged 9–12. Despite only being eight years old
One of the most significant development opportunities in the country has taken another major step forward today (19 May 2026), as key partners unite to deliver a multi-billion-pound transformation of the 40-acre site surrounding Elland Road stadium, ensuring real benefits for the city. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has formally
Children at Hunslet Carr Primary School have been making a powerful statement about kindness and community through art, as part of their spring term learning. Year 6 pupils explored how street artists use their work to promote messages of love, understanding, and tolerance. The topic culminated in a charity T-shirt
As widely predicted, the old two party election battles were truly out of the window in South Leeds as smaller parties won all three seats. In Hunslet & Riverside ward Cllr Ed Carlisle held on to his seat for the Green Party by a considerable margin of 1,780 votes over
A community centre providing vital services for a south Leeds community is to be given protected status by the council. Cottingley Community Centre will be added to the city’s list of assets of community value (ACVs). The centre, home to a a GP surgery and free food service, is attended
Holbeck Together welcomed representatives from over 30 Leeds-based businesses and key stakeholders to the third official meeting of the Holbeck Together Business Alliance—marking a year of growing collaboration between the charity and the city’s business community. The Alliance, launched in 2025, continues to bring together organisations committed to reducing inequality,
May is my favourite month in the year. Plants of all varieties are coming into flower and releasing their scents, bright fresh green leaves are beginning to emerge on the trees, the days are warming up and the birds are singing. To top it off, for those of us living