What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
On the packed agenda for the meeting of the Executive Board this Wednesday is a report to approve the start of a process which could lead to the transfer of the South Leeds Youth Hub to a not for profit organisation. The Hub was developed on a small part of
I’ve lived in South Leeds all my life. Was born in Hunslet. Moved to Belle Isle during the slum clearance, then moved to Middleton. Moved back to Belle Isle in 2011 into sheltered housing. I was born in Larchfield Street, Hunslet in 1949. The terrace house I was born in
South Leeds Life is running another of its free Community Reporters courses – and there are places still available. A course that will equip people from Belle Isle and Middleton to write news stories for South Leeds Life, or for their own community group, will start on Wednesday 17th April. The
Leeds City Council is consulting on a draft Neighbourhood Framework for Middleton and Belle Isle, which will capture the community’s vision and help shape the future of Middleton and Belle Isle. The Framework, which has been worked on by the Council and residents, will govern how the area is developed
I met a housing manager whilst reporting on the community clean ups this week. “I live in Beeston myself” she said “so this is important to me”. I’ve been lucky enough to work in my own neighbourhood, Beeston, for most of the last thirteen years. It’s not just talking about
South Leeds Life is launching its second Community Reporters Course for residents in Belle Isle and Middleton. During the ten week course you will learn everything you need to know to start reporting for South Leeds Life, including: Writing a news story Writing headlines Taking better photos Using video and audio
New courses at South Leeds Youth Hub in association with Leeds City College will be on show at a special open day in Belle Isle. Courses for adults and young people (aged over 16yrs) are starting at the Hub! Courses include: Music Production Filmmaking Jewellery Making Street Dance Hair &
Police are appealing for information to trace a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing from her home in Belle Isle. Amy McMahon was last seen in Belle Isle at about 10am on Monday, May 28. She has contacted her grandmother a number of times since she went missing and is believed