What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
From 1 April 2015, only Leeds residents will be able to use the city’s eight recycling centres, including Holmewell Road in Middleton. Following similar moves by neighbouring authorities, Leeds City Council is introducing permits so that only people living in Leeds can use the Leeds facilities. Waste disposal costs are
The Commonwealth flag was raised proudly above two civic buildings this week as Leeds once again played its part in a day of celebrations to mark Commonwealth Day. Held on Monday (9 March 2015) the Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr David Congreve was joined at the official raising of the
Development of the Tower Works site in Holbeck is due to recommence as the Homes & Communities Agency (HCA) announced today (10 March 2015) that Carillion has been selected as their preferred development partner. Tower Works dates back to 1860 and produced pins for the textile industry. Amongst its buildings
£54,000 upgrade pledge for popular Hunslet Moor Park Developments commencing this month are set to breathe new life into Hunslet Moor Park, which will soon boast a new gym and play area, as well as improved landscaping work. The announcement of local councillors Patrick Davey, Elizabeth Nash and Mohammed Iqbal
St. Matthew’s community centre hosted the first landlord forum yesterday evening (4 March 2015) in Holbeck. The hall was encouragingly filled with local landlords from the community to hear words from ward councilors and different services of Housing sector and West Yorkshire Police. Cllr Peter Gruen introduced forum as the
Leeds City Council Inner South Community Committee Good News Story!! Residents unite for an even better neighbourhood!! St Luke’ s Church has provided the space for the residents of surrounding areas to meet and discuss matters of interest from housing, planning, crime and community safety, highways cleansing and environmental protection.
Private landlords who manage houses in the Holbeck area are being invited to the area’s first landlords forum to find out how they can work together to improve their community. The first forum will take place later today, Wednesday 4 March 2015 between 6pm and 7:30pm at St Matthew’s Community
Collections of garden bins across Leeds are set to re-start. Following the winter break, the fortnightly brown bin collections will resume in March. Collection days remain the same and can be checked on the council’s website. You can also download a handy calendar to remind you of your collection schedule.
Councillors on the Inner South Community Committee have organised an event for older residents in the Banqueting Suite of Leeds Civic Hall. Older Person’s Day takes place on Thursday 5 March from 10:30am to 3:30pm and will entertain and inform local people about the many activities and services available in
Have you got any old paving slabs hiding in a corner of your garden or garage? If so the Friends of Stank Hall Barn would like to hear from you! The Friends set up two years ago after South Leeds Life called a public meeting to draw attention to the