environment

Chapel Allerton’s ‘Swift Avenue’ Appears on the BBC

A group of Chapel Allerton residents recently appeared on the BBC’s nature documentary series, ‘Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles’. The second episode of the series

December 4, 2025

Chapel Allerton·Environment·Wildlife

Fighting for Clean Water in Gledhow Valley Woods

A petition calling for an end to water pollution in Gledhow Beck has reached over 2,000 signatures. The petition was published by the Friends

November 21, 2025

Roundhay

Rain Can’t Stop Harehills Going Green

Harehills turned out in force for the Our Planet Our Neighbourhood community day at the Compton Centre, proving that not even a grey and

October 2, 2025

Climate·East Leeds·Harehills

Eco-catwalk challenges stereotypes in Harehills

Upcycled fashion, storytelling and community spirit will come together in a unique runway show at this year’s Gledhow Valley Green Fair. Textiles & Tales

July 10, 2025

Climate·Community·East Leeds·Harehills

East Leeds Firm Reinvents Sustainable Packaging

A packaging provider based in East Leeds has launched a new website aimed at making it easier for customers to explore sustainable and tailored

April 25, 2025

East Leeds·General News

Climate Action Seacroft seeks your feedback

The three-year National Lottery funding for Climate Action Seacroft comes to an end in September 2024 – and the organisation is asking for YOUR

June 18, 2024

Climate·General News·Seacroft

East Side Story Celebrates a Year of Giving Voice to East Leeds

East Side Story marks its first anniversary with pride, reflecting on a year of amplifying the voices and stories of East Leeds. The online

February 9, 2024

Areas Covered·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Chapeltown·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Crossgates·East End Park·Editorial·Garforth·Gipton·Halton·Harehills·History & Heritage·Killingbeck·Latest News·Lincoln Green

Crossgates Library: Community Battles to Save a Vital Piece of History

The fight to save Crossgates Library continues as Leeds City Council plans to auction it on February 28th, 2024. The community is rallying together

February 9, 2024

Arts & Culture·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·Crossgates·Editorial·Education·Events·History & Heritage·Latest News·Politics

Staying Safe and Well Through Winter’s Fickle Flips

As winter weather swings wildly, it brings challenges to health and safety. Tips include heating your home to avoid health risks, being cautious to

February 8, 2024

Areas Covered·Burmantofts·charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Gipton·Halton·Harehills·Housing Issues·Mental Health and Well Being·Public Safety·Richmond Hill·Seacroft

East Leeds Coats Needed: Help Distribute 6500+ Warm Items This Winter!

Have coats collecting dust in your wardrobe? Give them a new lease on life and help keep your East Leeds neighbours warm this winter!

January 23, 2024

Burmantofts·charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Climate·Community Organisations·Crossgates·Events·Garforth·Gipton·Halton·Health·Seacroft