Category: Holbeck

News and events for the Holbeck area

Heart of Holbeck investment programme starts on site with housing renewal

The third phase of Holbeck housing renewal is set to bring warmer, greener homes in 2026. Homes in Holbeck are set to receive upgrades through a major scheme that is to get underway this month, as part of the first scheme in the Heart of Holbeck regeneration programme. The improvements

Elland Road expansion plans pass planning hurdle

Councillors on the City Plans Panel voted overwhelmingly to support Leeds United’s planning application to expand the capacity of its Elland Road stadium at their meeting yesterday (8 January 2026). As we reported in December the plans will see the stadium capacity increased from 37,645 to 53,000 and sees a

Elland Road expansion plan moves forward

Leeds United’s planning application to expand their Elland Road stadium will go to the City Plans Panel on Thursday 8 January for a decision by councillors. The report by officers recommends that the plans are approved subject to a s106 Agreement that will see the club paying for highways upgrades,

Holbeck charity opens doors to all with new accessible community space

Re:establish welcomes people of all abilities following Knight Frank-funded accessibility project. A small grassroots South Leeds charity has transformed its community hub (The Loft) into a fully inclusive venue, enabling it to welcome wheelchair users and people with mobility challenges for the first time. Re:establish, which runs youth clubs, mentoring,

Delayed, but Mayor says tram is still on track

Following an independent review, the start date for services on the West Yorkshire Mass Transit (tram) system has been pushed back from the mid-2030s to the late 2030s. One of the first lines will run from St James’s Hospital, through the city centre past Elland Road to the White Rose