Halton Archives - East Side Story

Over 250 affordable homes built in East Leeds

A long-standing partnership has delivered more than 1,000 new homes across East Leeds. The major regeneration project has successfully transformed 13 formerly council-owned brownfield

July 13, 2026

Halton·Housing Issues·Osmondthorpe·Seacroft

East Leeds children step into police roles for knife crime project

Pupils in Leeds have stepped into the shoes of West Yorkshire Police as part of a groundbreaking youth knife crime project. For the first

December 16, 2025

General News·Halton·News

£869,000 upgrade planned for ‘tired’ Halton Library

Leeds City Council is planning a refurbishment of Halton Library on Selby Road following calls for modernisation of the ‘tired’ facility from users. Work

July 29, 2025

Halton

Several East Leeds bowling greens face potential closure

People in East Leeds are being encouraged to have their say on proposals for changes to the city’s crown green bowling facilities. Aberford Bowling

January 10, 2025

Halton·Harehills·Whinmoor

Osmondthorpe Lane Bridge – rail diversions and road closures

Transpennine Route Upgrade works to the railway bridge over Osmondthorpe Lane this Christmas will mean there is a road closure and diversions in place,

December 18, 2024

Halton·News

Osmondthorpe Little Owls nets ‘good’ Ofsted report – despite council review

A council-run nursery in Osmondthorpe has received a ‘good ‘ report from Ofsted inspectors – despite facing an uncertain future. Osmondthorpe Little Owls has

July 4, 2024

Education·General News·Halton

Planners approve Osmondthorpe One Stop Centre demolition

Council planners have given the green light to demolish a vandalised former community facility in Osmandthorpe. As previously reported by East Side Story, Osmondthorpe

July 4, 2024

General News·Halton