What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The subject of asylum seekers and refugees has been dominating the headlines recently with demonstrations outside asylum hotels, including in Leeds. Many people have expressed their concerns about the situation, but there’s a lot of misinformation out there, so what are the facts? Let’s start with the terminology. In the
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week at Middleton Railway who are holding their Autumn Gala this weekend. Closing their Railway 200 celebrations, there will be frequent train departures, locomotive changes and the chance to ride
I’ve been getting a few emails recently from constituents expressing opposition to the Online Safety Act. This is a new piece of legislation, which I support, designed to protect children in particular from harmful online content, and the requirement to prove your age to get access to certain sites has
We have been distributing copies of our September newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (4 September 2025). Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs &
The Skelton Grange Environment Centre in Stourton is throwing its doors open on Saturday for its annual open day. With a host of activities there will be something for everyone including: Circus Leeds will be on site all day, sharing skills and equipment to get you moving, and the alpacas
A bold new initiative aimed at tackling knife-related violence among young people in Leeds has been launched, bringing together education, mentorship, and community support in a city-wide campaign for safer streets. The community-led project offers a series of free in-person and virtual workshops, one-on-one mentoring, awareness campaigns, and local engagement
Want to learn to play an instrument or sing? Already play, but want to improve? Get expert tuition and friendly support at South Leeds Music Centres (SLMC). All ages are welcome, including under 5s to over 60s. We have something for everyone, from fun beginner groups to advanced ensembles, covering
The following services running through South Leeds will see changes come into operation on Sunday 31 August 2025 as described. To find full details and new timetables please go to: www.wymetro.com/buses A number of services have been re-routed to avoid Whitehall Road in Holbeck where ongoing works have narrowed the
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week in Beeston on Saturday where Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club’s Second XI take on Great Preston CC at their Gipsy Lane ground, LS11 5TT starting at 12:30pm. Then on Sunday,
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