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Unity Housing celebrates 30 years

One of the country’s foremost BME-led housing associations has celebrated its 30th anniversary. Unity Homes and Enterprise was established in 1987 with the objective of addressing the needs of black and minority ethnic communities in Leeds. The initial focus was on Chapeltown, where it still has its headquarters. Over the years,

Middleton councillor caught up in Council Tax controversy

Cllr Kim Groves, who represents Middleton Park ward on Leeds City Council, has been caught up in a controversy between the Yorkshire Evening Post and Leeds City Council. The newspaper had submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) about councillors not paying their Council Tax. The Council

Unity has Nicola Adams in its corner

Leeds Golden Girl Nicola Adams tops the bill at Unity AGM Olympic boxing icon Nicola Adams MBE was the star attraction at Unity Homes and Enterprise’s Annual General Meeting, which also heard a speech from Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan praising Unity’s work. Unity Housing Association was formed

Inner South Area Committee report from Hillside

Our local councillors met at Hillside in Beeston last night to discuss council business and local issues at the regular Inner South Area Committee. Chair Cllr Angela Gabriel started the meeting by welcoming new Middleton Park councillor Paul Truswell for his first meeting. Cllr Truswell takes over from Geoff Driver, who