What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A £190,400 scheme to expand and improve a playground at Cottingley Hall estate is set to get under way later this month according to a report published on Friday (15 November 2024). According to the report: “The improvements will consist of a new trim trail, new play equipment, footpath works,
Councillors Paul Wray and Mohammed Iqbal (Labour, Hunslet & Riverside) have announced the next round of work to take place on Hunslet Moor Park over the next year, as they continue to develop the park. Cllr Paul Wray said, “Over the last six years, we’ve invested heavily in the redevelopment
Ward Councillors Annie Maloney, Andrew Scopes and Shaf Ali (Labour, Beeston & Holbeck) are urging residents to have their say on proposals for Cottingley Playground and Skatepark. Potential proposals for the Skatepark include: a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA); new access footpaths; maintenance of existing trees and vegetation including some
Councillors Mohammed Iqbal and Paul Wray (Labour, Hunslet and Riverside) have said they now plan to invest in improvements to Leasowe Recreation in Hunslet Carr as part of their ongoing park improvements programme across the ward. Cllr Mohammed Iqbal said “Paul and I have improved a significant amount of the
Hunslet and Riverside Ward Councillors have announced the approval of a £37,000 upgrade to Hunslet Lake Park in Hunslet Carr. The improvements will include: new swings safer surfacing under some equipment tumble over bars stepping pods new park signs new thermoplastic play markings multi-use-games-area lines and court repainting balance beams
Work previously approved by Leeds City Council’s Executive Board to improve bus stops on the Cottingley Hall estate are set to start this month according to a report published this week (2 February 2021). The works are designed to encourage bus usage by improving the bus stops, pavements and road
A proposal to refurbish and improve the energy efficiency of 150 homes in Holbeck is set to be discussed by senior councillors this week. As part of a meeting of the executive board on Wednesday 21 October 2020, members will be able to approve a recommendation that £3.9m be allocated
Local residents are being told there is still time to submit their views on proposals to improve connectivity between Mirfield, Dewsbury and Leeds. As previously reported, the scheme includes new cycle paths linking White Rose Shopping Centre and Office Park to the Tommy Wass junction on Dewsbury Road and a
The Trentham Park Project is using artwork and gardening on Saturdays throughout the summer to transform the pocket park in Beeston Hill. The project is funded by Leeds City Council and delivered by Touchstone Support to build new friendships around Trentham Park. These are some photos from last Saturday 9
As a local resident of south Leeds, you will no doubt have seen the ongoing roadworks along the A653 Dewsbury Road. As well as being a thriving high street surrounded by housing, local businesses and facilities, the road is also a busy route into the city. The decision to carry