What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds City Council has temporarily closed all playgrounds in its parks from today (Monday 23 March 2020) as part of the authority’s efforts to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Whilst parks will remain open for the time being, all playgrounds in parks will be closed and the
The Coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak and the need for social distancing is causing events across South Leeds, large and small, to be cancelled. Middleton Railway has announced that the opening of their Diamond Jubilee season has been postponed. In a statement, the trust said: “Following the latest government recommendations we have
Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) has issued a Good Neighbour’s guide to help people stay safe whilst helping others. “During the Coronavirus outbreak many people have come forward to help and support their neighbours. We want you and your neighbours to be safe whilst you help one another out during this
The Ruth Gorse Academy in Hunslet will remain open “for an indefinite period of time” as a hub providing support to parents and carers, despite the closure of all schools in England amid the spread of the coronavirus. Ruth Gorse will provide support for parents and carers of children at
A number of libraries in Leeds, including Beeston library on Town Street, have closed today (19 March 2020) in response to Coronavirus. A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “We continue to follow national guidance around managing the impact of Coronavirus in Leeds, and have taken the decision to close the
Middleton Elderly Aid Middleton, Leeds 16 March at 20:23 · CORONAVIRUS UPDATE- VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR SERVICE USERS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND OUR COMMUNITY. We note the recent advice from the UK Government in relation to non-essential social contact so Middleton Elderly Aid have decided to close all activities, trips
Council run buildings including the John Charles Centre For Sport and Middleton Leisure Centre be closed from tomorrow morning (18 March 2020). A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “We continue to follow national guidance around managing the impact of Coronavirus in Leeds, and will therefore be closing a large
A report detailing how Leeds is responding to and preparing for further challenges in facing the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has been published (16 March 2020). The main report, to Leeds City Council’s executive board, outlines how the council and its health and social care partners have been working with emergency
Without telling me, my Mother set off early this morning (16 March 2020) to pick up one or two items from Morley. After seeing others with shopping piled high, and stores full of shoppers, she tried to buy what she needed, but was unable to get some essentials. My Mother
Following the Government’s change of advice yesterday (16 March 2020) many organisations have changed their operations and most public events have been cancelled. South Leeds Life is keen to play a useful role locally as we all tackle the Coronavirus pandemic. We won’t be covering the global or national situation.