What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
I would like to respond to a post by the Chair of Trustees of Cockburn School about the objections to the proposed development on Middleton Park land of a new 3G sports pitch and tennis courts, and would like to take the opportunity to respond and refute the points made.
Leeds City Council, the Leeds Local Education Partnership and Cockburn School have issued a consultation leaflet about the provision new outdoor sports facilities at the school on Gipsy Lane, Beeston. As we first reported in June 2020, this is the second phase of work to create 210 extra places at
Do you believe in fairies? We think we’ve spotted some here in South Leeds, dancing among the trees – and maybe even fluttering down the city streets. Download the free Love Exploring app via bit.ly/LoveExploringLeeds to discover the Augmented Reality Fairy Walks – it’s the perfect way to get outdoors
The Friends of Middleton Park have an exciting programme for October half-term. All our events are free and everyone is welcome, whatever your (dis)ability or ethnic background. Come and join us at the visitor centre! On Sunday (24 October 2021) 2-4pm we start with Apple Day, led by award-winning apple
On Middleton Park’s 101st anniversary the network of organisations that work in and around the park have produced a booklet to help residents get the most out the green jewel at the heart of south Leeds. A look at the list of contributors shows you just how much goes on
An additional event has been organised as part of the consultation, reported here, on how the land formerly leased by South Leeds Golf Club and now incorporated into Middleton Park should be used. The new event will take place at the Watsionian Pavilion in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston on Tuesday
As mentioned in this month’s Councillors’ Briefing, a consultation has begun on how to use the land that was formally South Leeds Golf Club and has now been incorporated into Middleton Park. Discussions have been going on between ward Councillors in Middleton Park and Beeston & Holbeck wards; the Friends
Children are being encouraged to walk amongst dinosaurs this summer in South Leeds parks, thanks to the help of the Love Exploring App. Leeds City Council are launching the app to help change how people enjoy parks across Leeds for years to come. Utilising augmented reality, the app will bring
A elderley man has been found dead in the lake at Middleton Park this morning (19 July 2021). In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: “At 7.42am, police received a report of a body in the lake in Middleton Park in Leeds. “Emergency services attended and the body of a
The recent fire at the Blue residential block by Granary Wharf was a chilling reminder of the risk of fire in high rise buildings. This block has some cladding problems, although it seems they were not involved in the fire. Thankfully the West Yorkshire Fire Service arrived extremely quickly, put