What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
It seems every day, week, or month is special. Never mind all the religious festivals, it’s national this week, or international that awareness day. Here at South Leeds Towers we’ve been poring over a calendar that has been passed to us by Youth Services. It marks off all the celebrations
The proposed development of the Ice Pak site on Barkly Road in Beeston wasn’t on the agenda, but a packed meeting of Beeston Community Forum still discussed it at length at tonight’s meeting. Many residents have concerns about the proposed multi-faith centre. Whilst these concerns centre on increased levels of
Community reporter Martyn White from Beeston has sent us this article: I used to be a trainspotter, and yes I did wear an anorak. With a friend or two or by myself I used to go and watch the steam trains going past. There were quite a few places to
The Valentine’s Fair is set to return to Elland Road next week opening on Valentines Day itself, Thursday 14th February. The fair, which is back in Leeds for a 22nd year, will include some spectacular rides as well as plenty of more traditional fairground rides, including the ever-popular Gallopers, Ghost
Since we announced the South Leeds Life public meeting about the future of Stank Hall Barn, we’ve been asked about the location of the barn and the associated buildings. View Stank Hall Barn in a larger map This slide show gives you various views of the barn and two other
Two weeks ago Steve Peacock posted about the possible effects of the Council’s Core Transport Strategy on roads in Holbeck. South Leeds Life has been in touch with councillors for Beeston & Holbeck ward and Cllr David Congreve has issued the following statement: “The plan referred to is the Emerging
Tenants and home owners in Hunslet are to benefit from a cladding scheme that will reduce their fuel bills. Following the launch of the Green Deal, the Carbon Saving Communities Obligation scheme means energy companies will fund a range of improvements for fuel poor households. SIG Energy Management has secured
Sorry, that should be “South of the River”. You see no newspaper or blog gets it right all of the time. South Leeds Life has made a couple of minor errors this week. The first was mine. I wrote up our public meeting about Stank Hall Barn and said it
A social landlord with 1,000 homes in South Leeds is offering its tenants help with managing their money. Leeds Federated Housing Association is urging its residents to be cash-smart in 2013 by taking advantage of free financial support. The association has a range of services available including a dedicated Financial
Residents in Hunslet and across South Leeds will be able to attend two consultation events about ambitious plans for the new Leeds trolleybus scheme. Costing £250m, the New Generation Transport (NGT) network will link park and ride sites at the north and south edge of Leeds with the city centre.