Your neighbourhood: The Arthingtons

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 Continue reading

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

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!

The Arthingtons sits in the south of Leeds, close to Middleton Railway. Known for its strong sense of community, it’s a place where neighbours feel connected.

Residents enjoy a great mix of amenities, from local shops, such as Arthington Stores and Aldi to Arthington Medical Centre and friendly local pubs. Hidden gems include Hunslet Lake Park, with play equipment for children and Middleton Railway offering special events throughout the year.

The Arthingtons is part of the Hunslet and Riverside ward. Your councillors, Mohammed Iqbal, Ed Carlisle and Paul Wray are active in supporting local initiatives, find out more or get involved here.

Getting around is easy with regular buses from Balm Road to Leeds. The area is only 3.5 miles from the centre of Leeds and in walking distance to local supermarkets.

Explore Middleton Park for peaceful walks. Residents love making use of local green spaces at Hunslet Lake Park and Grove Road.

Young people can join enjoy sports clubs and arts programs at the Hunslet Club. Look out for outreach sessions on Grove Road and community events throughout the summer.

Stay active at PureGym Hunslet which is within walking distance to The Arthingtons. Cheer on local teams like Hunslet RLFC or join community fitness classes and social sports.

The Arthingtons has a fascinating history, from Middleton Railway to the red brick back-to-back homes. Did you know that Middleton Railway is the world's oldest continuously running railway?

Community Clean Up - 30th March 2026

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Free Sports @ St Mary's School Playground

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We want your views on how we let homes in your area!

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

We want to make sure our customers continue to feel safe and happy in their neighbourhood. In some areas we do extra checks before we let a home to make sure that this can happen.
We call this the Local Lettings Plan and anyone moving into a Leeds Federated home on The Arthingtons, Moor Road, Lake Terrace or Prospect Crescent needs to pass these extra checks.
They include:
References – must be received from a minimum of two sources, one of which should be from a previous or current landlord 
Address history – must be provided to cover a full 3 years for referencing purposes 
Nuisance or Anti-social behaviour – Anyone applying for a home in this area must not have committed violent or anti-social behaviour or any other form of nuisance.  
Drug or alcohol abuse – Anyone applying for a home in this area who has a history of drug or alcohol abuse must be able to prove that they have been working effectively with support for a minimum of 6 months and provide a reference from their support worker to confirm that they have not suffered a relapse in this period. 

Tenancy support – Anyone applying for a home who has a general housing support need will need to prove that they are actively working with support services to help them to make their tenancy a success. 

If you have lived with us for some time, you will know we contact you every few years to see whether you think we still need these extra checks in place, if you have feedback on how we might do things differently and whether you think the current Local Lettings Plan is working.

So, here's where you come in. Please complete a quick survey by clicking here by 17:00 on 13th March 2026.

Thanks for helping us shape the way we do things.
Your Housing Hub

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We’re excited to announce the monthly Housing Hub, right in the heart of Leeds City Centre at the Age UK building – and you’re invited!
We’ll be hosting monthly drop-in sessions on the last Friday of every month. Whether you want to book an appointment or just pop in while you're in town, our friendly staff team will be there to welcome you, with a hot drink, and some activities to enjoy.
Why We're Doing This
You asked – we listened. Feedback from our customers told us loud and clear: you want more opportunities for face-to-face contact with our teams. The Housing Hub is our way of making that happen, in a relaxed and accessible space.
Call our friendly Customer Experience team to book your appointment on
0113 3861000
Or if you prefer drop in, no appointment necessary - more information is available here.
Join Your Neighbourhood Walkabout

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Join your area walkabout
Each month we walk around your area to check for external repairs, bulky waste, communal garden condition and much more. All residents are welcome to join us - it's a chance to chat about what's important to you in your area and any issues you might want us to address. You'll find upcoming area walkabout dates in the key dates section on the right hand side of the page, including the meeting point and time.
Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour

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Your Local Community Groups and Services

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"Join us! Together we can truly make a difference. We have over 50 groups who go out regularly litter picking throughout the whole of the City." Click here for more information.

"Getting Clean started as a volunteer project in November 2021, formed by recovering addicts helping each other and the local community to get clean and stay clean." Click here for more information.

Looking for affordable items, at a store local to you? Revive Leeds' Hunslet Store could have just what you need! Click the image below for more information.
Join Our Board

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In case you missed it....

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Community Walk about - skips provided!
On 29th October 2025 we were in your area for a community walkabout. We provided two large skips, which filled up very quickly! It was great to see customers making use of the skips on the day and it is clear the improvement it has made. It all helps towards keeping the community clean and tidy so thank you for everyone's help last week.

If you still have items you need to get rid of, please visit the Leeds City Council website: Book an unwanted items collection | Leeds.gov.uk.

Hunslet Lake Park Community Clean Up

On 28th May 2025 Litter Free Leeds and Getting Clean joined us for a litter pick in your area. There was food, games and chat about all things from repairs to anti-social behaviour. Let us know if you'd like to see more events like this in your area by getting in touch!

Hunslet Festival
On 16th June 2025 we headed to Hunslet Festival! Tin can alley was back by popular demand but the beanbag throw seemed to steal the show this year! It was great to be a part of such an action packed day!