What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
The range of independent shops in Beeston has been boosted today (10 February 2015) by the opening the Brew Coffee Shop on Beeston Road. Lord Mayor and local councillor, David Congreve cut the ribbon to officially open the café, which has created five new jobs including an apprenticeship. Commenting on
Cockburn School held a commemoration to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 on Friday (18 July 2014). Pupils and staff were joined by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Cllr David Congreve, the Archdeacon of Leeds Canon Paul Hooper, Colonel Denney of the
Councillor David Congreve has been officially confirmed as the Lord Mayor of Leeds for 2014/2015. Unanimously supported by all parties at the council’s annual meeting, Cllr Congreve, who is the 121st Lord Mayor of the city, takes over the role from previous incumbent Thomas Murray. Originally born in Halifax,
Denise Kempton from the Youth Service has been in touch with this report written by young people from Middleton and Belle Isle who took part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) project last year. Fast forward your future! “If you live in England and are or will soon be
Abi Winn from The South Leeds Academy has been in touch with news of the school’s Interact Club. Last week saw The South Leeds Academy welcome the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, along with various Rotarians from Leeds Rotary Club to the student Interact Club’s official charter event. For
Saturday the 29th June saw the 10th Anniversary Hunslet Community Gala organised by Hunslet Festival. The weather was kind and what a great day it turned out to be. The official opening was carried out jointly by Councillor Tom Murray, the Lord Mayor of Leeds and by our local