What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Local Councillors Judith Blake, Kim Groves and Paul Truswell have welcomed a new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Ring Road Beeston next to the Urban Bike Park in Middleton. The crossing is the result of requests from local people for safer facilities at the current informal crossing point, and follows traffic
The creation of a new Environmental Enforcement Officer and new measures to boost the local economy were among the proposals at the latest meeting of the Inner South Community Committee. All nine councillors representing the Beeston & Holbeck, Hunslet & Riverside and Middleton Park wards attended the event held at
The agenda for Inner South Community Committee, which will be held next Wednesday (12 June 2019) at 7pm has been published. The Committee is made up of the nine Councillors for our three wards: Beeston & Holbeck, Hunslet & Riverside and Middleton Park. The meeting starts with an Open Forum,
South Leeds-based charity SLATE have enjoyed a unique afternoon of cycling fun thanks to a bursary from White Rose Shopping Centre and Landsec. Aiming to celebrate and thank the volunteers for their tireless work within the South Leeds community, the donation, provided by Landsec for White Rose, has allowed the
Leeds Urban Bike Park opened its doors on 1 December 2017. Since then it’s been used over 300,000 times by riders using its bump track, BMX track and MTB (Multi Terrain Bike or Mountain Bike) trail through the woods. We spoke to Jeremy Hayes of Cycle Pathway CIC, the company
Students and staff at Cockburn School have had an excellent half term to start the academic year. Open Evening: Over 700 visitors came to tour the school and learn about Cockburn’s journey of ‘Transformation to Excellence’. Last year, Cockburn had over 750 applications for only 240 places in Year 7
The agenda for Inner South Community Committee, which will be held next Wednesday (5 September 2018) at 4:30pm has been published. The Committee is made up of the nine Councillors for our three wards: Beeston & Holbeck, Hunslet & Riverside and Middleton Park. The meeting starts with an Open Forum,
If you’ve been wondering about what is available at Leeds Urban Bike Park in Middleton, Sunday (19 August 2018) is your opportunity to find out at their free inclusive cycling session. Between 10am and 4pm you will have the chance to try out a range of bikes including specially adapted
Nicky Best As you may/may not know the brand new FREE, ALL-INCLUSIVE, weekly, Middleton Woods parkrun has just been initiated at the Leeds Urban Bike Park. It is simply a 5k RUN or WALK for EVERYONE and commences at 9am EVERY Saturday. It is a fantastic event in such a
As at last it looks like the springtime is finally upon us, the best way to enjoy the weather is to get out and enjoy the outdoors whether that be in the form of a walk, run or bike ride. Here’s another suggestion from the South Leeds Lakers Running Club: