What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Parents and carers have until Saturday 31 October 2020 to submit their applications for their child’s secondary school place (year 7) for September 2021. Families are advised to use all five of their preferences to give their child the best chance of being allocated a place at a preferred school
Sponsored content A local guy from South Leeds has launched a locksmith business. The amusingly named Lemon Locksmith is run by Leeds based locksmith Andrew Dunn who grew up in Middleton. Andrew offers a comprehensive range of locksmith services including emergency lockouts of homes, business and vehicles. He specialises in
On Wednesday 4 November 2020, Brave Words are launching two brand new youth theatre groups at Beeston Village Community Centre. With drama sessions for young people of all ages (5-17), they will be a great opportunity for children to learn acting skills, make plays, make friends and have fun –
A new publication by Leeds Civic Trust showcases the people, places and events that have contributed to the story of the city of Leeds. The book features 98 Blue Plaques unveiled between 2001 and 2017 – the 30th anniversary year of the scheme. The book covers people and places across
‘Looking out for our neighbours’ is an award winning social movement that aims to prevent loneliness and its associated health issues throughout West Yorkshire and Harrogate. It succeeds by encouraging people to do simple things to help out their neighbours. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health
Parents and carers of children in Leeds are being offered guidance on what to do if their child falls ill and they suspect it could be due to coronavirus, so they can access the right support at the right time The guidance comes from Leeds City Council and the NHS
Significant pressures on Leeds City Council’s 2021/2022 budget to be outlined to executive board The significant challenges faced by Leeds City Council in next year’s budget as the city continues to confront the large financial impact of coronavirus, are set to be discussed by senior councillors next week. As part
Updated government restrictions on households mixing indoors will be put in place in Leeds this week as part of a new national risk alert system aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19. Leeds was named in the “high” middle tier of the government’s three-tier system earlier today in response to
Additional powers to tackle the misuse of fireworks in communities across Leeds have come into force this month. As part of an injunction order secured at Leeds County Court, both preventative and proactive measures will be available to Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police to take action against any
Leeds City Council to invest £24 million in green technologies for council homes Thousands of council tenants across Leeds are to benefit from significantly cheaper energy bills as part of a transformational new programme to improve council housing and cut the city’s carbon footprint. As part of the council’s commitments