Tag: transport

Holbeck’s Big Conversation with Hilary Benn MP

  Forty residents came along to St Matthew’s community centre on Friday (8 November 2013) to discuss local issues with their MP and local Councillors. The agenda was set by residents as they were invited to record issues in three categories: good things about living in Holbeck, problems and things

Elland Road park and ride set for approval?

Controversial plans  to build a new council park and ride facility off Elland Road will be debated by councillors next week – with planning officers recommending the detailed proposals be approved. The plans, which can be viewed here, show a 425 space main car park, with 15 dedicated disabled spaces

50 people attend Holbeck Neighbourhood Plan Workshop

A community centre could become the focus of commercial and service delivery in Holbeck if residents’ plans come to fruition. Over 50 people gathered at St Matthew’s Community Centre, on Saturday morning to discuss what should be included in the Holbeck Neighbourhood Plan. Acting Chair, Dennis Kitchen, referred to the

My passion for TRAMsport in Middleton

Holbeck resident Steve Peacock has been part of the Middleton Life local history project. With help from our new community reporters’ website he’s written this overview on the days when trams trundled through south Leeds: I have been interested in the local history of Leeds for many years now and,