Tesco submits plans for Kirkstall

October 20th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues - (Comments Off on Tesco submits plans for Kirkstall)

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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Issue 107 of Kirkstall Matters now online

August 1st, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Matters - (Comments Off on Issue 107 of Kirkstall Matters now online)

The latest issue of our lovely magazine (we’re not biased though) is now online for all to enjoy, click on the links on the right. If you want to get it as soon as its hot off the press, and delivered through your door, fill in the membership form in the mag, and relax while …
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Plans for the Kirkstall Bridge (BHS Site) Development

August 1st, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Plans for the Kirkstall Bridge (BHS Site) Development)

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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Kirkstall Festival 2011

July 9th, 2011 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Festival 2011)

The first photographs of Kirkstall Festival have been uploaded on our facebook page.

Police and Communities Meetings

July 4th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Policing - (Comments Off on Police and Communities Meetings)

Every six weeks, local community police officers hold meetings to meet and talk with local residents in Kirkstall and Burley, highlighting concerns that affect the local area. If you want to make the area better, and have issues that you would like the police to address, its important that you come along.   Police and …
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Hooray summer is with us again! As always, we have planned a full day of entertainment for all the family at our 31st annual Kirkstall Festival. The Abbey grounds will be full of performers, music and food to suit all tastes. We will have the 33rd Regiment of Foot on the Main Field, a bird …
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Live Music At Kirkstall Abbey

June 28th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Live Music At Kirkstall Abbey)

Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters of this 12th century abbey.  Why not bring a picnic? July 3rd 2pm John Parkes Accoustic guitar Songwriter / singer John Parkes previously played with indie guitar rock heroes Fuzzbird, Greenhouse, The Chorus and the Sinister Cleaners He now fronts Leeds based Whole Sky Monitor. www.johnparkes.com Saturday …
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Tesco To Hold Public Exhibition On Kirkstall Proposals

June 28th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues - (Comments Off on Tesco To Hold Public Exhibition On Kirkstall Proposals)

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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Public Exhibition For Redevelopment of the BHS site

June 28th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues - (Comments Off on Public Exhibition For Redevelopment of the BHS site)

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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Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey

May 7th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events - (Comments Off on Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey)

Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters of this 12th century abbey.  Why not bring a picnic? Saturday 14th May 2pm – Sheffield Lydian Singers Sunday 15th May 3pm – Stephanie Smith, Soprano and Andrew Slaven, Classical Guitarist Sunday 21st August 2pm – Andrea Craig Celtic Harpist Performances are free.  Entrance to Abbey and Visitor …
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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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