Three Leeds-based classical musicians are getting together for a fund-raising concert in St Stephen’s, Kirkstall on Saturday 7th July at 7:30pm. St Stephen’s was built in 1828 and has been extended twice to serve the growing population of Kirkstall. It is now the only church building in Kirkstall but the fabric is deteriorating. Rain has …
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Through its successive editorships over the years KIRKSTALL MATTERS has moved with the times and has grown to the publication it is today. The magazine comes out three times a year, spans around 60 pages, has a wide range of content from dozens of contributors and is supported by nearly 50 advertisers. Even when the …
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We went along to the open session on 24th January to see what is happening on the numerous schemes in Kirkstall. Here’s what we heard. The Tesco scheme was submitted to back in December and the planning panel have raised a number of concerns with the proposals. Not surprisingly these are principally the traffic issues …
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The next Kirkstall Valley Community Association meeting will take place on Monday 7th November at 7pm at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. Please note that this is a change to the date and location previously proposed. Agenda 1. Previous Minutes and Matters Arising 2. Treasurers Report 3. Kirkstall Festival 4. Kirkstall Matters 5. Update On Local Developments (Tesco and Metric BHS) 6. Email list and …
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Tesco has submitted its planning application to regenerate the important central site along Kirkstall Lane in Kirkstall. The proposals include new shops and a community facility set within a public square, a Tesco Extra store employing over 400 people, a new Leeds Postal Workers Sports Association club, and attractively landscaped green space along the A65. …
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Metric Property have confirmed that a planning application has been submitted to Leeds City Council for the site known as the Former BHS site, Kirkstall. The scheme will provide for a mix of shops, restaurants, on site car parking, cycle parking and new access arrangements to the site. The application follows extensive public consultation which was …
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Many of you have been able to go to the recent public consultations for the Metric BHS proposals, and for those of you who haven’t we’ve been able, Metric have kindly supplied us with a copy of the wall boards detailing the proposals, and a feedback form for your comments. The plans for the proposal …
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Tesco is holding a public exhibition on its plans for a new district centre for Kirkstall including a new supermarket and other community facilities. The event is being held at the Leeds Postal Sports Association Club off Commercial Road and Beecroft Street in Kirkstall from 2-7pm on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th July. Tesco will …
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Plans are being developed to redevelop the existing BHS store on Bridge road, Kirkstall to provide a high quality modern development of shops and restaurants together with improved car parking. Local residents are invited to attend a public exhibition to view redevelopment plans for Kirkstall Bridge. The consultation will take place at the Milford Club, …
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A few weeks ago we reported on the future of the Kirkstall District Centre site and Tesco’s proposals for it, and I thought I’d give you an update on where things are so far. Currently Tesco are in contact with the Kirkstall Valley Community Association and other local groups, who are helping to voice residents …
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On 5th May the local elections are happening in Kirkstall ward – this is where you can elect a local Councillor to represent the views of Kirkstall residents on a city-wide basis, and undertake case work to act on behalf of local residents. The nominated candidates are (as listed by the Leeds City Council statement): John Illingworth …
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Tesco has confirmed that in the next few months it will be consulting on proposals for a new supermarket and other community facilities in Kirkstall. The proposals could include a Tesco store, community buildings, new shops and a public square. This investment would regenerate the currently derelict land at the junction of Kirkstall Lane and …
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