What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
An innovative new construction initiative will see a group of colleges from across Yorkshire and the Humber become partners with the Supply Chain Sustainability School (The School). The Supply Chain Sustainability School works with over 225 UK partners to develop industry-led learning, with over 50,000 people from 7,000 supply chain
The Hunslet Club was named Sustainability Champion of the Year at the Leeds Sports Awards 2026. The awards, organised by Sport Leeds, celebrate the very best of sport across the city and recognise the individuals, clubs and organisations making a positive impact through sport and physical activity across Leeds. The Hunslet
Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in sustainability and social impact, including reducing emissions, planting thousands of trees and handcrafting hundreds of beds for children in poverty. The report’s publication follows Harrison Spinks being awarded ‘Bed Manufacturer of the Year 2025/26’
Harrison Spinks’ Technical Manager Ethan McGuigan has secured a top title in an awards programme from national trade body the British Furniture Association (BFA). Ethan won the Award for Sustainability Champion – recognising an individual who has gone above and beyond to champion sustainability in the workplace. He joined Beeston-based
The Hunslet Club is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new Eco Gym, designed to help young people achieve their fitness goals while promoting a more sustainable future. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a gym for young people and will also be open to community members for just
A children’s book to help young minds begin to understand about reducing carbon and environmental choices has been published by First Bus in North and West Yorkshire. ‘Tinyfoot and Evie’s Adventure to Tiny Street’ features Evie the electric bus and her friend Tinyfoot. And a life-size Evie character visited Beeston
For 12 weeks the young Youth Club members at The Hunslet Club have been working tirelessly towards the success of its sustainable fashion project. A sustainable, youth led fashion initiative aimed at promoting eco-friendly fashion practices among young people. The project was split into 3 sections: re-cycle, re-use and re-purpose.
Fifth generation, family-owned luxury bed and components manufacturer, Harrison Spinks, has announced a raft of sustainably-focussed initiatives in its new Impact Report from both the main beds business and its components manufacturing company to further improve the planet whilst enriching the local environment and enhancing colleagues and communities. The Beeston-based
A fifth generation Yorkshire business has won two industry awards recognising its work in sustainability. National trade body the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM), announced Harrison Spinks as winner of the Sustainability category in the Future of Furniture Awards, held at the January Furniture Show. Group Sustainability Manager at Harrison Spinks,
Works to improve walking and cycling connections over the River Aire have completed, marking a significant milestone for cycling improvements in Leeds city centre. The Crown Point Bridge Gateway scheme adds over 1km of protected cycle track over the bridge, Crown Point Road and Black Bull Street and aims to