Old Ways Can Be A Ball and Chain!
The problem with dreams is that they tend to remain just that, unless we are able to bring forth some element into the waking world of reality.
Planning applications 5 January 2026
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 5 January 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: New timber security fence around the
Wade’s Charity Grants Applications open for 2026
Wade’s Charity, Leeds oldest charity has been making life better for the people of Leeds since 1530 (during the reign of Henry VIII). Nowadays as well as owning many green spaces around the city, including Middleton Park, Wade’s provides grant funding to Leeds based charities for a range of activities.
What’s On Roundup 10-16 January 2025
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week in Beeston where Leeds Dads will be holding another free Soft Play session, 10am-12pm on Saturday morning at Little Angels behind the Tommy Wass pub, LS11 7HL. This for
Elland Road expansion plans pass planning hurdle
Councillors on the City Plans Panel voted overwhelmingly to support Leeds United’s planning application to expand the capacity of its Elland Road stadium at their meeting yesterday (8 January 2026). As we reported in December the plans will see the stadium capacity increased from 37,645 to 53,000 and sees a
Swimming against the stream
We get a lot of spam emails here at South Leeds Life, offering to help us get to the first page of Google or to redesign our website. I’m sure most of them are fake and I’ve noticed that many have started to use a famous name in the email
Council passenger transport staff set to strike over safety fears
There will be disruption to Leeds council passenger transport services beginning this month, as almost 80 Unite members will strike over safety fears from tomorrow (9 January 2026). The workers involved in dispute include drivers who take service users, including children and older adults with learning difficulties, special needs and
Leeds Dock venues cut eating out costs this January
Two venues at Leeds Dock, The Canary and Fearns, have announced special offers for the new year. Leeds Dockside hotspot, The Canary, is serving up a January pick-me-up to help shake off the winter blues, offering the perfect opportunity to dine for less after the festive period madness. Available throughout
Support for survivors of domestic abuse
Survivor-led Sisterhood Leeds is a survivor-run support space for women affected by domestic abuse. It was created by women who’ve lived it — not studied it from the outside, not ticked boxes about it, but survived it and are still standing. This is a place where you don’t have to
Call to halt parking charges at beauty spots
City leaders will be asked to suspend parking charges at beauty spots, including the Urban Bike Park at Middleton when councillors debate the issue. The “negative impact” of charges at parks including Roundhay and Golden Acre will be discussed at a Leeds City Council meeting. Alan Lamb, leader of the