Category: Holbeck

News and events for the Holbeck area

Leeds flood defences perform as designed during Storm Babet

Leeds City Council has today (30 October 2023) issued an update on the current known impacts of Storm Babet, which brought high winds and heavy rain between October 19-21 2023. Yellow and amber alerts for rainfall were issued by the Met Office across the storm. The high levels of rainfall

Beeston Councillor to step down at May election

Councillor Gohar Almass (Labour, Beeston & Holbeck) has announced that he is to step down at the next election in May 2024. Cllr Amass was facing a deselection battle within the Beeston & Holbeck Labour Party Branch, but announced he wouldn’t be seeking reselection hours before Tuesday night’s branch meeting

Holbeck-based Chipp Coffee Co brews up a sustainable revolution

Chipp Coffee Co, a renowned speciality coffee roastery based on Czar Street, has embarked on a remarkable journey towards coffee pod sustainability. Committed to values that prioritise quality, value, and environmental responsibility, Chipp Coffee Co is proud to announce the launch of its home-compostable coffee pods, marking a significant milestone

Dream a little dream of Leeds as Light Night returns

The streets of Leeds will transform into a dazzling dream world next month when the exciting spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns. The two-night cultural event will be back on 12 and 13 October 2023, illuminating some of the city’s most recognisable buildings, streets and spaces with a compelling programme