What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Residents are to be asked their views on the future of South Leeds Youth Hub at a special meeting on Saturday (23 November 2013). As previously reported on South Leeds Life, Leeds City Council are looking for a third sector organisation to take over the flagship youth provision in
There’s been an interesting debate going on over on The Culture Vulture blog about where the dividing lines are in Leeds. Is the wealth and power concentrated in North Leeds to the detriment of those of us in the South? Or are other areas – Harehills, Seacroft, Bramley –
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is now in full swing across the UK. Throughout November, events will be running across the country raising awareness of lung cancer, so the NHS in Leeds, along with Leeds City Council are reminding people in Leeds: “Got a cough? Get a check”. Many people
A man from Beeston is counting the cost of letting his dog run free on the streets. Derek Burrows, of Lodge Lane, failed to appear before Leeds magistrates last month. However magistrates found Burrows guilty of contravening Leeds’ dog control orders. He must now pay a £200 fine and
Councillors met last night (6 November 2013) as the Inner South Area Committee and amongst the topics debated were Middleton Park golf course, the new Asda at Middleton and the new Ruth Gorse Academy high school. The meeting always starts with an open forum where any local resident can
Thousand flocked to Middleton Park last night to see the bonfire and fireworks display. Councillor Paul Truswell greeted the crowd, thanked the Council’s Parks department and White Rose Shopping Centre for their sponsorship. Then it was the turn of Grace Coyle, a pupil from Middleton St Mary’s primary school
Leeds City Council is looking for ordinary people to do something extraordinary for a child in Leeds – become adoptive parents. People who are interested in finding out more about adopting a child in Leeds are being invited to attend a pop-up information stall at Trinity Leeds on Saturday
Leeds City Council runs a panel to hear what people in Leeds think about council services and issues affecting their local area. The council needs more people to join the panel so it better represents the city as a whole. Joining the panel is an opportunity to find out
The Hunslet Club – Saturday 2 November The Hunslet Club hosts its annual Fireworks Display this Saturday (2 November 2013). Gates open 6pm with display starting approximately 7:30. Numbers are limited to 300 people for health and safety reasons so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Bar will remain open until late.
The agenda has been published for next week’s Inner South Area Committee. The Leeds City Council Committee, made up of the nine Councillors from Beeston & Holbeck, City & Hunslet and Middleton Park wards, will meet at Beeston Village Community Centre on St Anthony’s Drive on Wednesday 6 November.