The Partial Closure Order will remain in place until the new year.
Leeds City Council has announced that its Safer Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour Team has announced that there will be a Partial Closure Order in place for Hirst's Yard, the area behind Duncan Street, Call Lane and Briggate.
This comes after "serious incidents of anti-social behaviour and associated criminality in Hirst's Yard".
An order from Leeds Magistrates Court states that under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, the Partial Closure Order prohibits anyone under the age of 17 entering the yard between the hours of 8pm and 7am daily until 4pm on Friday 6 January 2023.
Leeds City Council has stated that the action follows efforts of targeted patrols, after reports and concerned were raised by local businesses and licenced operators.
Those found to be breaching the new Partial Closure Order will be asked to leave the designated area or face the possibility of being arrested, according to the published statement.
The entrance to Hirst's Yard from Duncan Street. / Image: Google Maps
Councillor Debra Coupar, Leeds City Council’s executive member with responsibility for Safer Leeds, has commented that this will help to tackle anti-social behaviour:
"I very much welcome this Partial Closure Order for Hirst's Yard as a demonstration of our on-going commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour. We have seen too many unacceptable incidents of anti-social behaviour and crimes against both people and property. This Order is as a result of our joint community safety work in the night time economy as we are determined to ensure that people visiting the city centre are safe, and feel safe.
“I’d like to thank our partners at West Yorkshire Police who are working with us to address these issues and to reassure people that we will not hesitate to use all resources available to keep them safe.”
Leeds City Council has stated that breaches of the court order can be reported to the West Yorkshire Police using 101 (999 in an emergency) or via the West Yorkshire Police website.
You can read the full statement from Leeds City Council here.
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Huge new £15m sports hub in Holbeck to be given green light by Leeds City Council
The final go-ahead is expected to be given for work to start on a major new £15million sports hub in Holbeck.
Senior councillors are expected to give the approval next Wednesday 11 March at an executive board meeting.
An agreement will be made on a contractor to complete the work which will bring state-of-the-art sports pitches and a community space to the city.
Holbeck Sports Hub will provide three full-size artificial grass football pitches, two multi-use games areas and a building with changing rooms and a café.
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Work is expected to begin in August 2026 and is set to be built at the site of the former Matthew Murray High School.
The plan is to also provide a home to a new GP surgery as well as a children’s play area and walking and running routes through the green space which sits off Brown Lane East and Ingram Road.
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Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said: “We look forward to the work starting on the Holbeck Sports Hub, which will be a significant asset to the local community and residents in south Leeds.
“It will provide affordable and accessible quality sports pitches, providing more opportunities for physical activity and play and spaces to meet up and connect.
“We are also working towards an agreement with a GP practice so that the area can benefit from new high-quality healthcare provision to meet the needs of the community.”
The programme is joint funded by the Football Foundation and Leeds City Council capital funding.
New grassroots music space aiming to make DJing and music more accessible opening in Headingley this month
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A new grassroots music space is opening in Headingley with a mission to make DJing, vinyl and music culture more accessible.
Meanhood Studios, founded by long-time LS6 residents Jim and Katie Young, will combine a professional DJ rehearsal studio, record shop, performance space and tuition hub all under one roof.
Their aim is simple, "to level the playing field in a scene that has often felt exclusive and gatekept.”
Meanhood started as a guerrilla pop-up record shop in lockdown when Jim started selling records from his personal collection.
Built solely on quality and word-of-mouth reputation, the venture quickly grew into a respected local record spot known for its carefully curated vinyl selection.
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Jim’s roots trace back to Manchester’s late-90s free party scene, he began DJing at 17 and from Hyde Park house parties to residencies at legendary clubs, he went on to host nights featuring artists who would later become major names in UK dance music.
Katie grew up in rural Cumbria, discovering music through pirate radio, library tapes and out-of-town raves. After moving to Leeds for university, she built a 20-year corporate career while supporting events, fly-posting for club nights and working behind the scenes.
“DJing is so much more than pushing buttons,” says Jim. “You’ve got to love it when no one’s watching. We want to share that knowledge and remove some of the barriers we experienced.”
Meanhood Studios will open on Friday 13 March and will offer access to equipment, rehearsal space, vinyl records and tuition for aspiring DJs and music lovers.
It's more important now than ever to support grassroots music venues, and we can't wait to check out this new space.
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