What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
As widely predicted, the old two party election battles were truly out of the window in South Leeds as smaller parties won all three seats. In Hunslet & Riverside ward Cllr Ed Carlisle held on to his seat for the Green Party by a considerable margin of 1,780 votes over
South Leeds Life hosted an online hustings meeting this evening (30 April 2026) as part of our local election coverage. All the candidates standing in the Beeston & Holbeck ward were invited to attend and take questions from our readers. Subjects covered included: what issues they were most concerned about,
South Leeds Life hosted an online hustings meeting this evening (29 April 2026) as part of our local election coverage. All the candidates standing in the Middleton Park ward were invited to attend and take questions from our readers. Subjects covered included: what issues they were most concerned about, fly-tipping,
South Leeds Life hosted an online hustings meeting this evening (28 April 2026) as part of our local election coverage. All the candidates standing in the Hunslet & Riverside ward were invited to attend and take questions from our readers. Subjects covered included: what issues they were most concerned about,
As part of our election coverage South Leeds Life is hosting three online hustings meeting again this year. All the candidates standing in the Leeds City Council elections for our three wards have been invited and we would like you to join us too. This is your opportunity to put
The candidates for the 2026 Leeds City Council elections have been announced. We’ve published full lists of the candidates on separate pages for: Beeston & Holbeck ward Hunslet & Riverside ward Middleton Park ward We’re writing to all the candidates to ask them about why they are standing and what
We have been distributing copies of our April newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (2 April 2026). 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 &
Hunslet Festival is back on Saturday 13 June 2026 — and this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest and most vibrant yet. The festival, held each June on the Church Street/Grove Road field, has become a much‑loved celebration of Hunslet’s community spirit. Crowds return year after year
Leeds City Council has issued the key information and dates for voters to be aware of ahead of this year’s local election in May. Voting for 33 seats on the council, one for each ward area of the city, takes place on Thursday 7 May 2026. This will be followed
