What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
People and businesses in Leeds are being invited to have their say on the next stages of the Leeds Local Plan. A Local Plan is a legal framework that guides how land in a particular local authority area is used and developed. Once complete, the updated Leeds Local Plan will
As previously reported, the Government has allocated £15.9m for the Heart of Holbeck project which will see St Matthew’s Community Centre refurbished and many houses improved amongst other projects. Plans include narrowing Domestic Street to make it more attractive to pedestrians accessing the shops and creating a one-way system to
The fate of local a landmark, the tower and spire of St Mary’s church in Hunslet, is a little more secure following a public meeting held last week (14 April 2026) by the Diocese of Leeds who own the structure. They revealed that they have received an approach from a
Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures on streets surrounding two schools in Middleton to improve access to schools and local amenities by making walking, wheeling, and cycling safer and more accessible. Elements Primary School and Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy in Middleton are busy schools, with the majority
People in West Yorkshire are being invited to have their say to help design the inside of the region’s Weaver Network buses. West Yorkshire’s integrated Weaver Network will incorporate a new publicly-owned and run bus system, when franchised services are introduced in 2027 and 2028. A consultation has been launched
As we reported last year, Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the Atkinson Street roundabout which aim to tackle congestion, make bus journeys quicker and more reliable, and promote sustainable travel options along this key route. South Accommodation Road is a key route
People and businesses in South Leeds are being asked to have their say on the future of development and land use in the district as Leeds City Council launches a consultation to update its Local Plan. The Leeds Local Plan is a legal framework that will set out the council’s
Leeds City Council has launched a consultation on refreshed planning guidance for the future regeneration of land surrounding the Elland Road football stadium, which could deliver a multi-billion pound boost to the city’s economy including potentially up to 2,000 new homes along with major leisure and commercial opportunities. The council
Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures along the A6110 and A643 Elland Road which will make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. The A6110 Ring Road, and A643 Elland Road form key routes in Leeds, connecting south Leeds to the city
Representatives from Leeds United made a presentation about their plans to expand the Elland Road stadium to the City Plans Panel on Thursday (8 May 2025) ahead of a public consultation which kicks off this week. The plans consist of expanding the West and North stands to increase the ground’s