What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has announced a significant achievement in its mission to support the financial well-being of its members and the broader Leeds community – between September 2023 and October 2024, it saved residents over £9,000,000 in high-interest loan repayments. This milestone demonstrates the credit union’s commitment to providing
Health bosses in Leeds have expanded their stop smoking services to help encourage residents to kick the habit – as figures show there are currently more than 111,000 people in the city who still smoke. Recent data taken from GP practices shows 16.6% of the adult population in Leeds are
Leeds United recently played host to a special Christmas event for older members of the local community that are supported throughout the year by Holbeck Together. Holbeck Together is a charity that is close to United hearts, with beneficiaries all based within the shadows of Elland Road. The club and
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 9 December 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Retrospective application for decking 4 The
This Sunday (15 December 2024), our two donkeys will journey through the streets of Hunslet as part of a Christmas Celebration, and you have chance to be part of it! The event has been arranged by Hunslet Gathering – Hunslet’s new Anglican church in Hunslet. Throughout the journey we will
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start on Saturday morning with the Middleton Makers Market, 10am-2pm, at Middleton Park Circus. Lots of lovely handmade items including clothing,
Kitchen, bar and events space Fearns, is hosting a night of laughter on Sunday (15 December 2024) from 6-9:30pm with their brand new comedy night with impressive headliners and line up. The comedy night will be priced at £10 each and will be hosted by Jack Wilson and headlined by
Kids in Beeston and Holbeck can now enjoy a newly renovated playground at Beggars Hill, with works recently completed including colourful ground markings to encourage active play. The playground now has snakes and ladders, alphabet jump, hexagon hopscotches and a roadway track marked, replacing damaged basket swings. The rock stack
A public inquiry has heard arguments for and against the closure of a footpath next to Cockburn School in Beeston during a two-day hearing which concluded yesterday (11 December 2024). Helen Heward, the Planning Inspector, conducted the inquiry to decide whether to confirm the Diversion Order made by Leeds City
Pupils from Cottingley Primary Academy are ‘on tour’ this week, bringing festive cheer to locations around South Leeds this week. Children from each class have visited different venues to sing carols and raise money to help improve the outdoor play facilities at the school. On Monday (9 December 2024) children