What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Holbeck cemetery is set to undergo a series of security improvements in an attempt to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area. Local residents have been working with Councillors to identify measures to help reduce anti-social behaviour, successfully negotiating new closing times at the cemetery. This will see the gates locked
Unauthorised visitors have been banned from a Leeds tower block as part of work by the police and council to tackle drug use and anti-social behaviour. Officers from Operation Leodis – a team funded by Leeds City Council to tackle mainly housing-related anti-social behaviour – have secured a partial closure
In the current (November 2017) issue of our newspaper we wrote: “The future of the magnificent Grade 1 listed Temple Works in Holbeck remains in doubt following Burberry’s decision not to take ownership as part of their plans for a new factory nearby.” This week we learned that the building’s
A new round of consultation has started on the latest version of planning guidance for the South Bank area of north Holbeck and north Hunslet. Redeveloping the South Bank will be the biggest change the city has seen in more than a hundred years and will have a major impact
A project to bring communities together and help people connect with their neighbours has been launched in South Leeds. Local people will be put at the heart of the project, Migrant Access Project Plus (MAP+), which has started in Holbeck before being rolled out to other parts of Leeds next
A celebration of Irish arts and culture kicks off in Leeds from the 18th to the 26th of November 2017. Organised by the Irish Arts Foundation, based in Leeds, events are designed to appeal to both those of an Irish background and people from the wider community with an interest
Every year Slung Low and their friends hold a Christmas Fayre in the Holbeck Underground Ballroom- five Victorian railway arches on Bath Road, Leeds. The Fayre is made up of craft and food stalls, mulled wine, hot chocolate, a pay what you decide hog roast & home cooked vegan dish,
Match day parking permit plan scrapped whilst training ground planned for Holbeck Leeds United’s recent success and bigger crowds have once again highlighted the problems suffered by residents in Beeston on match days. The issue of fans parking on every available street within a 1km radius of the Elland Road
Do you know the story that the ghost of a small boy haunts Marshall’s Mill? Find out about him and other spooky goings on with professional ghost hunters on a tour around the eeriest parts of The Round Foundry estate. Matthew Murray’s Round Foundry and John Marshall’s mills date back
An exciting skills programme for young people to develop practical railway skills is underway in Leeds and has been strongly supported by Cllr Kim Groves, Deputy Executive Member for Inclusive Growth. Real Skills have a fully working rail site at their learning venue in Holbeck, with courses tailored for the