What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Here’s our weekly roundup of what’s making south Leeds tick from other blogs and websites: Holbeck in Bloom blog about a very welcome donation from Santander and some of the latest work in the area. The show goes on – that’s the defiant message from the folks at Middleton Railway,
Are you looking for a fun place for your child to relax, play and make new friends, especially with the Easter holidays coming up? Asha Playscheme is open to any child aged between five and 12 years of age living in the South Leeds area and runs run on Tuesday, Wednesdays and
Work is due to start on the former site of the vandalised West Grange Road Social Club to turn the site into 16 new homes for social rent as part of a £1.7 million regeneration project. Leeds City Council working in partnership with Leeds Federated Housing Association, the Homes and
Leeds City Council’s learning disability community support service was ‘highly commended’ at a ceremony in Manchester last week. The service was recognised in the ‘Most effective new approach to service delivery’ category, at Skill for Care’s ninth accolades ceremony. The accolades are recognition of an individual or organisation’s success in
Leeds City Council has sent a message to the government criticising the impact of austerity measures on children and young people. At yesterday’s full meeting of the council in the Civic Hall, Middleton Park councillor Judith Blake referenced a recent report into the impact of austerity measures on families and went on to
A pub that’s been closed for the last few years is set to be demolished. The Sphynx, AKA The Cottingley Arms,had become the focus for anti social behaviour, graffiti and vandalism. It’s not clear how much of a loss this will be to Cottingley. Pubs are struggling throughout the city
The long awaited Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre in Middleton will be officially opened tomorrow by Hilary Benn MP and Councillor Keith Wakefield, leader of Leeds City Council. Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre, which is owned by the council, will be managed by local charity Health for All. Development of the £1.6million
The following article is taken from the West Yorkshire Police website: The Holbeck Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and partners are aiming to improve the Cottingley estate by tackling issues affecting the quality of life of local residents. The Cottingley Closer Communities project kicks off on Friday, 23 September, and will
Three public meetings are being held next week to discuss proposals for a potential new primary school for Beeston and Holbeck children on the site of the South Leeds Sports Centre. The meetings will take place next Monday at the Hamara Centre at 2pm, Tuesday at Tunstall Road Community Centre at 5.30pm
The following open letter has been sent to Leeds City Councillors Keith Wakefield and Adam Ogilvie: Dear Keith Wakefield & Adam Ogilvie SOUTH LEEDS SPORTS CENTRE It is some time now since the sports centre was temporarily closed and we at SPLASH are concerned that whilst we have heard from