Janine Griffiths, Author at East Side Story

Green light nears for major Brown Moor development

A major new logistics and advanced manufacturing development at Thorpe Park Leeds has taken a significant step forward. Leeds City Council’s East Plans Panel

June 29, 2026

Infrastructure·Leeds City Council·Planning

Chapeltown Big Lunch brings community together

More than 120 residents, businesses and community organisations came together in Chapeltown earlier this month for a Big Lunch event celebrating local connections and

June 29, 2026

Chapeltown·Community·Community Organisations·Food

Extended hours approved for The Fox on Main Street

A village pub in East Leeds can extend its opening hours after conditions were agreed to prevent neighbours from being disturbed. The Fox, located

June 29, 2026

Community Spaces·Infrastructure·Planning

State-of-the-Art College Plans Moving Forward in East Leeds

An exciting new educational hub is on the horizon for East Leeds, with plans underway to establish a purpose-built sixth form college at Thorpe

June 29, 2026

Education·Planning

East Leeds set for extensive water mains replacement work

More than 12.2 kilometres of ageing water mains are due to be replaced across Oakwood, Gipton and Fearnville as Yorkshire Water begins a major

June 29, 2026

Infrastructure·News·Utilities

Killingbeck set for 23 new low-cost rental homes

Construction has begun on a new development of 23 energy-efficient homes in Killingbeck, bringing additional low-cost social housing to East Leeds. Housing association Connect

June 22, 2026

Housing Issues·Killingbeck·Planning

Community Spirit Set to Bloom at Crossgates Garden Events

Residents across East Leeds are being encouraged to get involved in a series of community gardening sessions and nature-focused events taking place at Crossgates

June 22, 2026

Community Spaces·Environment

Kevin Sinfield Awarded Knighthood in King’s Honours

Seacroft Hospital MND champion Kevin Sinfield was officially congratulated by Leeds City Council following the announcement that he is to receive a knighthood in

June 22, 2026

charity·Fundraising·Health·Healthcare·Leeds City Council·Seacroft

Community Champion from Crossgates Scoops Top Honour

A volunteer from Crossgates has been recognised for his dedication to helping vulnerable people after winning a major honour at this year’s Yorkshire Choice

June 22, 2026

Crossgates

Two former Leeds City Council staff arrested in ongoing bribery investigation

Two former employees of Leeds City Council have been arrested as part of a continuing police investigation into alleged bribery offences. West Yorkshire Police

June 22, 2026

Crime·Law·News·Police

Janine Griffiths

Green light nears for major Brown Moor development

Chapeltown Big Lunch brings community together

Extended hours approved for The Fox on Main Street

State-of-the-Art College Plans Moving Forward in East Leeds

East Leeds set for extensive water mains replacement work

Killingbeck set for 23 new low-cost rental homes

Community Spirit Set to Bloom at Crossgates Garden Events

Kevin Sinfield Awarded Knighthood in King’s Honours

Community Champion from Crossgates Scoops Top Honour

Two former Leeds City Council staff arrested in ongoing bribery investigation

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