Middleton - Your Neighbourhood

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This page is here to keep you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood and the work Leeds Federated is doing to deliver our services to you. Our aim is simple: to help people make a home, and we’re here to listen, learn and act on your views

You’ll find your Neighbourhood Plan here (just click or tap the image below)

Your plan has been created using your feedback from recent surveys. It highlights what’s working well, what needs attention, and the priorities you’ve told us matter most. We’ve also developed an Action Plan to show how we’ll deliver on

This page is here to keep you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood and the work Leeds Federated is doing to deliver our services to you. Our aim is simple: to help people make a home, and we’re here to listen, learn and act on your views

You’ll find your Neighbourhood Plan here (just click or tap the image below)

Your plan has been created using your feedback from recent surveys. It highlights what’s working well, what needs attention, and the priorities you’ve told us matter most. We’ve also developed an Action Plan to show how we’ll deliver on these priorities.

This page is your hub for updates, news, and ways to get involved. Check out the newsfeed below for the latest, explore other pages for wider projects, and discover how you can share your ideas or join in.

Plus, a little bonus: every month, we’re giving away a £30 voucher to someone who interacts on the Your Voice site – whether that’s leaving a comment, completing a survey, or sharing something creative. So, get involved and have your say!

Middleton sits in the south of Leeds, close to the wide open green spaces of Middleton Park. Known for its strong sense of community, Middleton is a place where neighbours feel connected and proud of their local area.

Residents enjoy a great mix of amenities, from local shops on Town Street and the Middleton District Centre to supermarkets including Aldi and Sainsbury’s. Families make use of local services such as Middleton Health Centre, community hubs and friendly pubs and cafés across the area. Hidden gems include Middleton Park, with woodland walks, play areas and a visitor centre, while the nearby John Charles Centre for Sport offers activities and facilities for all ages.

Middleton is part of the Middleton Park ward. Your councillors, Emma Pogson-Golden, Wayne Dixon and Rob Chesterfield are active in supporting local initiatives and community projects across Middleton and Belle Isle.

Getting around is easy with regular bus routes connecting Middleton to Leeds city centre, Belle Isle and Hunslet. The area is around four miles from central Leeds and offers good access to the M621 and White Rose Shopping Centre.

Residents enjoy spending time outdoors at Middleton Park, one of the largest urban parks in Leeds, with woodland trails, bowling greens, a fishing lake and community events throughout the year.

Young people can get involved in sports, youth clubs and creative activities through local schools, community centres and organisations including The Hunslet Club. Community events and outreach activities regularly take place across Middleton during the summer months.

Stay active at local gyms and sports facilities nearby, including the John Charles Centre for Sport. Residents also support grassroots football teams and community fitness groups across South Leeds.

Middleton has a rich history shaped by its mining past and strong working-class community spirit. Today, the area continues to grow while keeping its close-knit local identity.

  • Lighthouse Project - West Yorkshire Community Hu

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    Lighthouse West Yorkshire is a Leeds charity that provides safe spaces, community, pastoral support, practical help, and creative, faith‑based activities for vulnerable adults experiencing addiction, homelessness, poverty, mental‑health challenges, and social isolation.

    What they offer:

    • Sunday Service & Hot Meal – Creative service followed by a two‑course hot meal at St George’s Crypt.
    • Harbour Day Centre (Referral Only) – Small, calm session offering creative activities, games, prayer, pastoral support, and a cooked meal.
    • Minster Mondays – Drop‑in at Leeds Minster for people in active addiction or street homelessness, with snacks, drinks, games, prayer, and signposting.
    • Wellbeing Wednesdays – Café‑style

    Lighthouse West Yorkshire is a Leeds charity that provides safe spaces, community, pastoral support, practical help, and creative, faith‑based activities for vulnerable adults experiencing addiction, homelessness, poverty, mental‑health challenges, and social isolation.

    What they offer:

    • Sunday Service & Hot Meal – Creative service followed by a two‑course hot meal at St George’s Crypt.
    • Harbour Day Centre (Referral Only) – Small, calm session offering creative activities, games, prayer, pastoral support, and a cooked meal.
    • Minster Mondays – Drop‑in at Leeds Minster for people in active addiction or street homelessness, with snacks, drinks, games, prayer, and signposting.
    • Wellbeing Wednesdays – Café‑style drop‑in with social time, healing workshops, and recovery‑focused Bible study.
    • Thursday Communion – Short Communion service at St George’s Crypt.
    • Horsforth Shed Sessions – Woodwork and furniture restoration for confidence‑building and creativity.

    Email: hello@lighthousewestyorkshire.org.uk

    Address:
    St George’s Church / St George’s Crypt, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BR

    🛠 Services Available

  • Reporting Criminal Activity & Anti-Social Behaviour

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    As part of your neighbourhood plan, you asked for more ways to report ASB and other criminal activity

    Residents can report ASB, drug dealing, and other criminal activity through several channels:

    Leeds Federated Housing

    Visit: https://www.leedsfed.com/report-anti-social-behaviour/
    Includes definitions of ASB and tools to help tackle issues locally.

    Police Reporting Options

    • 999 – Emergencies or crimes in progress
    • 101 (Phone) – Non-emergencies
    • 101 (Online) – https://www.police.uk/contact/
    • Crimestoppers – Call 0800 555111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
    • Text 18000 – For deaf or hard-of-hearing (must be pre-registered)
    • Fearless.org – Anonymous reporting, especially for young people
    • Victim Support – https://www.gov.uk/victim-witness-support
    • Government Crime Reporting – https://www.gov.uk/report-crime

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    As part of your neighbourhood plan, you asked for more ways to report ASB and other criminal activity

    Residents can report ASB, drug dealing, and other criminal activity through several channels:

    Leeds Federated Housing

    Visit: https://www.leedsfed.com/report-anti-social-behaviour/
    Includes definitions of ASB and tools to help tackle issues locally.

    Police Reporting Options

    • 999 – Emergencies or crimes in progress
    • 101 (Phone) – Non-emergencies
    • 101 (Online) – https://www.police.uk/contact/
    • Crimestoppers – Call 0800 555111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
    • Text 18000 – For deaf or hard-of-hearing (must be pre-registered)
    • Fearless.org – Anonymous reporting, especially for young people
    • Victim Support – https://www.gov.uk/victim-witness-support
    • Government Crime Reporting – https://www.gov.uk/report-crime

    These platforms also cover specific crimes like fraud, vehicle-related issues, abuse, scams, and internet crimes.

    Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

    Neighbourhood Watch is community-led and not run by the police. To get involved:

    • Visit: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk
    • Join your local group: Middleton Park Ward Middleton Belle Isle
      https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/scheme/27203/middleton-park-ward-middleton-belle-isle

    Once residents join, Leeds Federated can help facilitate a welcome meeting to support recruitment and sustainability.

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  • Activities in Middleton

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    Arts and drama
    Sports and recreation
    • Middleton Leisure Centre: Offers swimming, family fitness classes, squash, and gym access for various age groups (with supervision requirements for under 16s).
    • Leeds Urban Bike Park: Located at Middleton Park, this centre offers mountain biking and BMX trails for all skill levels, including a family-friendly green trail. Bike hire is available.
    • Middleton Park:
    Arts and drama
    Sports and recreation
    • Middleton Leisure Centre: Offers swimming, family fitness classes, squash, and gym access for various age groups (with supervision requirements for under 16s).
    • Leeds Urban Bike Park: Located at Middleton Park, this centre offers mountain biking and BMX trails for all skill levels, including a family-friendly green trail. Bike hire is available.
    • Middleton Park: Besides the bike park, the park provides open space for other activities.
    Other activities in the Leeds area
Page last updated: 03 Jun 2026, 10:26 AM