What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A successful prosecution has underlined Leeds City Council’s determination to tackle rogue private sector landlords and the issues they cause for their beleaguered tenants. The council brought the prosecution against the landlord of a private rental property in the Dewsbury Road area of Beeston after he failed to address a
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 15 December 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Determination for installation of roof mounted
Leeds City Council are proposing to swap parcels of land held in Holbeck to ease development of the sites off Bath Road. A report published online yesterday (15 December 2025) gives details of planned swap. The Council currently owns a site on the corner of Bath Road and Water Lane
Hardcore punk music fans showed their softer sides when they arrived at a Leeds gig armed with toy donations in aid of a Leeds City Council-run annual Christmas gift appeal. Around 300 fans, along with the bands themselves, brought hundreds of gifts to the sold-out concert at event space Boom
A repairs scheme for homes in an inner city community has been scaled down due to funding problems. Leeds City Council said 240 terraced homes in Holbeck would get upgrades including new roofs, doors, windows and insulation. But the number of homes covered has fallen to 180 after the budget for
With flu infections increasing and the Christmas holidays approaching, public health chiefs in Leeds are urging residents to get vaccinated now. Free flu vaccinations are available for people aged 65 and over, people with weakened immune systems or long-term health conditions, pregnant women, and children aged two and three years
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 8 December 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Erection of a temporary hospitality marquee
Leeds City Council is sharing a reminder of the support around for anyone struggling this winter. A dedicated webpage showcasing the support available can be accessed at Together Leeds | Leeds.gov.uk, with links through to finance support for people struggling with utility bills and debt, how to stay healthy over
The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, has welcomed more government funding as budget proposals for 2026/27 include a below-inflation increase to the council element of council tax. Initial budget plans released this week feature an increase in the council’s net budget of £70.4million made up of £43.5m
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 1 December 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Outline application to lay out access