What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Councillors on the City Plans Panel approved planning permission for the first residential blocks at Aire Park, the development on the former Tetley brewery site, at the meeting on 13 March 2025. This was a ‘reserved matters’ application looking at the detailed plans, following ‘outline planning approval’ covering the entire
Three boxers who hope to join the paid ranks over the next couple of years joined twelve others from Hunslet’s Golden Team gym on a show at the Aria Suite in Woodhouse attended by upwards of four hundred people. Middleton’s Nicola Aldred, 31, faced Manchester fighter Frankie Taylor. “I did
Opera North will be working with local people in Hunslet over the coming months to co-create a brand new song in celebration of Hunslet and its residents. The songwriting project is a response to Creative Communities work (see opposite) and is the start of a programme of community activities in
Hunslet Festival returns on Saturday 14 June 2025 and plans are well underway to make this year’s event bigger and better. Hunslet Festival is an annual event taking place in June on Church Street/Grove Road field in Hunslet. It is a fantastic celebration of the community and features an array
We are delighted to invite you to the unveiling of an inspiring, public artwork created by the community in Hunslet. The unveiling will take place on Saturday (22 March 2025) at the Involve Community Centre from 1:30-3:30pm. Refreshments in the form of hot and cold drinks and cake will be
Local residents are being invited to transform their neighbourhoods into vibrant, playful spaces with the help of Playful Anywhere’s new Playcart initiative—a mobile play station packed with creative resources designed to spark fun and connection in communities. Playful Anywhere, a Leeds-based organisation dedicated to fostering playfulness in public spaces, has
Hunslet RLFC 10-38 Doncaster RLFC Hunslet had a sharp lesson in Championship life at the South Leeds Stadium yesterday (9 March 2025) as they succumbed to a strong and experienced Doncaster side. Although the Dons were only promoted in 2023, they now have that Championship nous that Hunslet need to
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 3 March 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Retrospective Application for demolition of existing
Although we’re big advocates for being active all year round, it’s been a busy start to 2025 for Get Set Leeds Local, catching up with partners and residents who are developing plans and ideas for the Spring / Summer when it can feel a bit easier to get outdoors or
Cockburn John Charles Academy recently showcased its theatrical talent in the prestigious Connections National Theatre Competition, performing No Regrets by acclaimed playwright Gary McNair. The event, which brings together schools and youth theatre groups from across the country, provided students with a platform to display their creativity, collaboration, and passion