What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Holbeck-based arts organisation, Pyramid, has launched a crowdfunder with help from its members to secure its future amidst rising costs and funding cuts. For over 35 years, Pyramid has been supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to discover the arts and develop as artists. Growing from an art group that used
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 13 July 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Application under S106A for the modification
Thomas Richard Harding started a business in Lille, France, in 1836 making cast steel pins, combs, and other mechanical parts that were to be used in the production of textiles. In 1853 he decided to open a factory in Leeds making the same objects that were to be used in
Between 17 July – 9 August is the Big Butterfly Count. This is a citizen science project that asks the public to spend 15 minutes in a sunny spot counting the butterflies and moths you see to help assess how our native species are faring. You can find out more
A historic building could be turned into a 17-bed shared house if latest plans are agreed with the council. Planning permission is sought for the conversion of Grade II-listed Matthew Murray House in Holbeck. The two upper floors of the Water Lane building would be converted into a house in
Service users at Asha Neighbourhood Project have had a wonderful time taking part in a community project to create pennant flags celebrating life in Holbeck and South Leeds. Flying High: Creating Flags of Awe and Wonder is being run at Slung Low in Holbeck by design charity Kinetika through a
Key Stage 2 pupils at Cockburn Ingram Road Academy swapped their classrooms for clipboards and high-visibility roles this week as they took part in a special Active Travel Inspector day. Led by Tanya from Modeshift, the visit encouraged children to think critically about how their journeys to and from school
Two young people from Holbeck have returned home with memories that will last a lifetime after completing a challenging seven-day expedition in the Scottish Highlands. Sonny Kelly (13) and Jaden Thewlis (14) travelled more than 600 miles on a journey that took them from Leeds to the Outward Bound Centre
Are you passionate about improving Holbeck and meeting new people? Starting on 23 July, every Thursday you can join the new Holbeck Together Green Champions Group and help create a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you’re interested in community gardening, local clean-ups, or helping improve green