A New Era for Involve, Hunslet…
On Friday 11th September, Involve Learning Centre, Whitfield Avenue, Hunslet, will be holding an Open Day to mark the next phase in our development as a place for community activity.
A letter from the Editor
This just a quick post to explain that there won’t be much news on the South Leeds Life website for the next week or so as the Editor is going to be away on holiday. We have scheduled a few posts to come out whilst he’s away and he’s promised
Light Night Leeds moves into October half term
Visitors can see Leeds in a new light as the dazzling showcase of Light Night Leeds celebrates a historic year with tales of the city’s past and future. For the first time, the festival will take place during half term, on 28 and 29 October, making it easier for families
What’s On Roundup 15-21 August 2026
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week in Holbeck where Acorn, the community union, is holding a Summer Fete at Holbeck Working Men’s Club on Saturday from 12-5pm. Pop in for games, refreshments, bouncy castle and
South Leeds youngsters in running for Leeds Children’s Mayor
Dakota from Hunslet Carr Primary School and Libby from St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Beeston are amongst 11 candidates for the position of Leeds Children’s Mayor 2026. Earlier this year children in Year 5 were encouraged to write a manifesto setting out a project that they would implement if
What’s On Roundup 8-14 August 2026
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week with the Middleton Pop Up Market. You’ll find lots of lovely handmade items including clothing, jewelery, soaps and food; all made by local people at Middleton Park Circus from
Need help finding your next job?
Did you know the Council’s Jobshops are open all week in Beeston, Hunslet and Middleton, ready to help you find your next job? Jobshops provide a friendly, drop‑in service offering practical support to help you find local job opportunities or apprenticeships. The team can help you: Search for jobs online,
Feedback sought on important document for future Mass Transit system
People, businesses and developers are being asked for their views on early plans which outline how West Yorkshire’s proposed Mass Transit system will contribute to economic growth and development across the region. Earlier this year, all five West Yorkshire local authorities launched a consultation on the plan which will ensure
Lane rental scheme introduced to reduce roadworks delays
Three West Yorkshire councils are launching Lane Rental Schemes which will see companies charged for carrying out works on their busiest roads during the busiest times. Later this calendar year Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees will be charging companies such as utilities or other works promoters as much as £2,500 per
Could you be one in a million and help save lives?
NHS Blood and Transplant is calling on people in the North East & Yorkshire to be ‘One in a Million’ by registering their decision to be an organ donor. The plan announced today (5 August 2026) is to increase the number of people in the UK on the NHS Organ Donor Register - aiming to increase from 29 million to 30 million people