Your neighbourhood - Belle Isle

22nd September 2025

Well what a turn out!!! we had over 40 volunteers attend the event which was a mix of staff, contractors customers and local Cllrs. We managed to fill 3 skips and after a wet miserable start, the sun appeared and we got the areas looking tip top.

Thankyou for helping to improve the area in which you live.

17th September 2025

Community Clean up day, Working in partnership with Places for People Litter Free Leeds, Clean up UK and BITMO on The Clearings.

Itinerary for the day!!

10:30am – Meet at BITMO for a free breakfast toastie. Here, you’ll be split into teams, receive equipment, and be given a map.

11:00am – Teams head out to their designated areas including The Clearings, The Highlands and Winrose Garth.

12:30pm – Return to BITMO for refreshments (please bring a packed lunch)

1:00pm – Continue the clean-up in your assigned areas.

2:30pm – Return to BITMO to hand back equipment and take part in a short debrief. There will be a free raffle for all volunteers and prizes for winners!

Date: Wednesday 17 September Time: 10:30am-3:00pm

Location: Meet at BITMO Gate (Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3QH) You can also chat with the Leeds Federated team at The Clearings about: Money advice, Anti-social behaviour, parking issues and anything else regarding your home.

We hope to see you there!

24th March 2025

Community Clean up Day ( Skips available ) The Clearings and Woodville Square

"You said we did" As part of your Neighbourhood Plan 68% of people who completed the survey stated their had been a decline in the area with regards to rubbish in gardens and litter/items strewn on the roads and footpaths. please see the key dates section with information on when the skips will be available.

15th March 2025

"You said we did " Litter Picking day with Leeds Scout Group and local Cllr Mr Wayne Dixon on Ward Lane and Foster Square

As part of your Neighbourhood Plan 57% of people who completed the survey on Ward Lane and Foster Square stated their had been an increase in the amount of litter/items strewn on the roads and footpaths through to the high school.

Join us on the day, meeting at 10am on Ward Lane. Bags and litter picks will be provided and a free cheese toastie will be available from BITMO for all that help. We have special guests attending from the South Leeds Scout Group earning a badge.

15th of May 2025

Parking at The Clearings

"You said we did" residents at The Clearings stated that the roads are heavily congested and households are parking inconsiderately. People are blocking access to driveways and preventing emergency services and bin collections getting thought. Whilst their is still a way to go, NO PARKING signs have gone up at various hot spots around The Clearings which will hopefully deter people from parking in these areas. All visitors car parking spaces signs have also been put up so please ask your visitors to park their cars in these areas.

Update 28th August 2025

Sharon your Neighbourhood Officer attendants regular tasking meetings with the South Leeds Policing Teams to highlight the issues with ASB ( Antisocial Behaviour) residents parking inconsiderately, blocking drives, and preventing emergency service access.

South Policing Teams have stepped up their patrols on a weekly basis and speak to residents who regularly obstruct access or exit. Please remember to log you complaint with 101.

We had a fantastic time attending the Belle Isle Gala on the 5th July. The event offered a wide range of family-friendly activities, including games, crafts, live performances, and food stalls.

Our team were on hand to offer advice, share information about the support available in the area, and to simply chat with members of the community.

A great day was had by all, it was great to see so many of Leeds Federated Customers at the Gala that popped by to see us at our stand.

Free events and activities in June/July at BITMO Gate. The summer holidays are upon us, so pop down their are lots of free activities to keep the kids entertained......

I’m excited to share that our Money Information Sessions are launching this week!

We’re kicking things off at Leeds Mind and will be rolling out sessions across the city in partnership with a range of local organisations.

With the support of Shelter volunteers, these sessions aim to support individuals facing challenges with living costs and work towards preventing homelessness. The sessions will cover money saving tips, guidance on where to access financial support, and offer signposting to relevant services – ensuring attendees can access the broader help they may need.

Upcoming Money information Sessions

Through our community-based approach, we’re finding new ways to increase our presence in local communities and make a positive impact on our customers, local businesses, and charities.

Recently, our Neighbourhood Officer, Sharon Lanceley, coordinated a community event in Belle Isle where members of Leeds Federated rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty planting trees in Woodville Square.

In collaboration with Leeds City Council and Fruit Works, a social enterprise that helps communities in Bradford and Leeds to plant and maintain fruit trees, we have secured a plot of land across from the flats at Woodville Square.

We intend to plant a total of 7 fruit trees, including cherry, apple, plum and pear. The mini Orchard once grown with enhance the view and block the view of the M62.

Come and roll your sleeves up as we need volunteers. Meeting at 10am on Woodville Square. All equipment will be provided.

We’re also pleased to share that the new Belle Isle Woodville Square Community Noticeboard is now up! it will provide a dedicated space for customers and the local community to stay informed, share feedback and connect with neighbours.

Find out more about the event.