Tag: Unity Homes & Enterprise

Holbeck homes officially opened by Hilary Benn MP

MP Hilary Benn cuts the ribbon at new South Leeds £4.5 million affordable housing development Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn recently officially opened a new £4.5 million affordable housing scheme close to the heart of the city. The development at Brown Lane East in Holbeck includes 18 two-bedroom flats and

Unity housing set for another big year

Leeds-based housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise is entering 2016 with a renewed determination to deliver affordable housing, regenerate local communities and help small businesses grow, its chief executive Ali Akbor has said. Established in 1987 to address the needs of black and minority ethnic communities in the city, Unity’s

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

Beeston Festival promises summertime fun

You know the summer’s here when Beeston Festival rolls around. It’s back on Saturday (6 June 2015) in Cross Flatts Park and organisers are promising a park packed with fun. No matter what your interest you’ll find something to do at Beeston Festival. For the youngsters there are Breeze inflatables,

Unity start building new homes in Holbeck

  The community came out to celebrate the start of house building in Holbeck. Unity Homes & Enterprise are building 42 new houses and flats on the Brown Lane East site next to Holbeck Moor. Although not officially part of the PFI funded housing regeneration scheme, the homes are being

Unity Housing Association AGM

  On Wednesday 11 September 2013, Unity Housing Association held its Annual General Meeting at the Hamara Healthy Living Centre, in Beeston. The AGM was opened by the chair of Unity Karen Morley, who welcomed everyone and thanked them for supporting this event. This was followed by the CEO of