Category: Hunslet

News and events for the Hunslet area

Local history: Hunslet Mills and Victoria Works

Hunslet Mills are of considerable architectural and landscape value, the seven-storey twenty-five bay mill building which dominates the skyline of South Leeds and forms the major block of an eight acre flax spinning mill. It is a structure that is very important not only in landscape terms, but also for

Burglars target LS-TEN skatepark and City Bloc climbing centre

Police in Leeds are appealing for information following burglaries at a skate park and climbing centre in Hunslet. Leeds District Investigation Team is investigating two commercial burglaries at LS-TEN indoor skatepark and City Bloc climbing centre on Kitson Road, Hunslet, during the early hours of Wednesday 20 August 2025. Items

Council Committee approves Christmas lights

The Inner South West Community Committee, made up of councillors from Beeston & Holbeck, Hunslet & Riverside, Armley and Kirkstall wards met yesterday evening (2 September 2025) at Leeds Civic Hall. The Chair, Cllr Mohammed Iqbal, explained how the Open Forum is an opportunity to raise questions or issues with

Residents meetings in Hunslet Carr and Beeston this week

With the summer holidays over community life is returning to its routine and this week sees residents meeting in Hunslet Carr and Beeston on Thursday evening. There meetings are a great way to discuss local issues and raise concerns about your neighbourhood. The meetings are attended by ward councillors, the

Get your skates on for Northern Roll 2025

England’s largest roller-skate festival is happening on your doorstep in South Leeds – and you’re invited! Roller-skating saw a massive revival during the pandemic, powered by a wave of TikTok inspiration. But long before it was trending, dedicated skaters were keeping the wheels turning. Northern Roll is a celebration of