Category: South Leeds

News, events, and comments about South Leeds as a whole

Beeston resident Cllr Al Garthwaite elected Lord Mayor of Leeds

Cllr Al Garthwaite (Labour, Headingley & Hyde Park), who has lived and worked in Beeston for the last 40 years, was elected unanimously by members of all parties on the council to be the 129th Lord Mayor of Leeds at a meeting of full council yesterday (24 May 2023). Al

Eco-friendly offices at Millshaw launches after £7m transformation

The Leeds office market has been boosted by the launch of ‘much-needed’ sustainable workspace following completion of a major phase of investment by Shelborn Asset Management. As the first phase in the refurbishment of Millshaw Court, in Beeston, 20,000 sq. ft. of eco-friendly office accommodation has been launched, complete with

Podcasts explore the true cost of the Cost of Living Crisis

Beeston-based Leeds Sanctuary and the Manchester and Stockport Methodist District are proud to announce the launch of their new podcast series ‘At What Cost’, which focuses on the Cost of Living Crisis and its impact on local individuals and organisations in Leeds and Manchester, and beyond. Through candid conversations with

Pedal to the metal – Basement’s gotta’nother new exhibition

BasementArtsProject is finally a full-time concern. Recently I managed to find myself some funding that allowed me to give up my full-time job and turn my attention to two things that matter most to me. In no particular order of hierarchy; Art and Community.