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Adopted as Supplementary

Planning Guidance (SPG) 11 February 2005

Holbeck regeneration plan towards a more sustainable community

Creating a better place to live, work, invest and do business

FOREWORD

As Chair of the Beeston Hill and Holbeck Regeneration Board, I am delighted that plans for the regeneration of the area are taking shape and in particular that residents have been so involved in discussing some of the important sites and issues, and that they have genuinely influenced this document.

We desperately need the impact that new housing and improved greenspace will bring so that other local facilities such as shops, sports centres, and community organisations, for example, can be more sustainable. We are also wanting to build lots of new affordable and energy efficient housing for rent and for sale and we hope that everyone who genuinely wants to stay in the area will be able to.

But I also see the regeneration from the position of being a local Councillor for the Beeston and Holbeck ward and I know that the next few years could be very difficult for some people as they have to consider moving out of their home, some of whom have been there many years.

So I am committed to trying to ensure that the Council and its private sector partners continually consider the needs of those residents who are going to be most affected by the regeneration and strive to meet their wishes wherever this is possible. I will also work to make sure that communication with residents is frequent and clear.

Much has been achieved in Beeston Hill and Holbeck over the last decade. We now want the major change of the next few years, which this Plan points us in the direction of, to result in an area that we are all proud to live in and be associated with.

Can I conclude by thanking the officers who have been involved in producing this excellent Plan.

Councillor Angela GabrielChair of the Beeston Hill and Holbeck Regeneration BoardChair of the Inner South Area CommitteeWard Councillor for Beeston and Holbeck

The Beeston Hill and Holbeck area is one of the Council’s priority regeneration areas. This is reflected in the time and effort that the Council and its partners have spent listening to and working with local people to achieve a shared vision. This partnership approach has resulted in a truly innovative Plan which marks a new era for this important and historic part of Leeds.

This plan will form the basis for public sector investment decisions, as well as give confidence both to local residents and to those looking to invest. Holbeck already has a number of key advantages – being near to the city centre and the motorway network are both factors that can contribute to regeneration. There are also a number of key development sites which can provide far-reaching regeneration benefits, such as affordable housing, greenspace improvements, and improved pedestrian and cycling routes.

I would like to thank local people for giving up their time to attend the many consultation events and for expressing their opinions in such a constructive and helpful way. I would also like to thank all those officers who have organised the consultation which has been imaginative and fun, attracting 330 people to the various events.

I commend this Plan to you and offer my thanks to the officers and local residents who have been involved in its preparation.

Councillor Richard LewisExecutive Member for Development and Regeneration

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ThE hOlbEck REGEnERATiOn PlAn

Who will have responsibility for delivering the Plan?

The Council will have overall responsibility for delivering the Plan, as outlined in Chapter 6 (Delivery and Funding) but will work closely with the Regeneration Partnership Board, local organisations and residents to ensure maximum regeneration benefit.

Responsibility for all proposals are annotated throughout the plan:

= City Development

= Environment and Neighbourhoods

= Education Leeds

What happens once the Plan is adopted by the council?

Once the Plan has been adopted the Council will produce a delivery plan which will be reviewed on a regular basis.

how will the Plan be used?

The Plan will primarily be used by the City Council and the Regeneration Partnership Board to guide sustainable regeneration and social inclusion. However, the Holbeck Regeneration Plan will also be used to:

- Bring together physical regeneration ambitions - Improve services- Support the development of a vibrant local economy- Promote the area- Identify principles for development- Attract investment – both public and private- Identify key aims and objectives- Assist in reducing crime and the fear of crime- Reflect the aspirations of local residents- Assist local residents to get involved in the future of

their neighbourhood- Provide design guidance and raise design standards- Set priorities for investment

What is the Vision based on?

The Vision is based on the agreed strategic aspirations for Leeds (the Vision for Leeds II, the Leeds Strategic Plan, the Leeds Regeneration Plan), the Region (Regional Spatial Strategy), local neighbourhood plans (Area Delivery Plan) as well as local needs and aspirations as expressed through consultation events from 2004-2009.

What is the scale of change proposed?

The redevelopment of Holbeck Towers and selected back to backs (the Runswicks) has involved the demolition of 375 properties. In the period 2010-2016 approximately 500 new homes will be developed (this figure includes the proposed development of the Matthew Murray site).

What is the holbeck Regeneration Plan?

The Holbeck Regeneration Plan is an informal guidance document which has been adopted by Leeds City Council and the Beeston Hill and Holbeck Regeneration Partnership to set out the future of land, buildings and spaces in the Holbeck area. However, it is not only about physical regeneration – the document also identifies many of the social needs and aspirations of local people and offers a solid basis for future decision making and investment.

What is the Vision?

The Vision for Holbeck is ‘a successful place that offers a high quality environment in which to live, work, play and learn; it will support a sustainable and viable community through physical, social and economic transformation’

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The creation of a more sustainable community will involve:

> refurbishment and redevelopment of selected back to backs to a high environmental and design standard

> redevelopment of holbeck Towers to a high environmental and design standard

> redevelopment of Matthew Murray for new homes and greenspace

> new and improved retail for the residents of holbeck

> improvements to greenspace throughout holbeck

> full refurbishment of Shafton lane allotments

> improvement (and possibly expansion) of holbeck local centre

> new and improved walking and cycling routes

> support for increased community engagement and decision making

> a local inclusion strategy which will ensure all local residents benefit from

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INDICATIVE ONLY

nineveh Road/bridge Street> Mixed Use Development opportunity> Links to Holbeck Urban Village and

the city centre

back to backs and Terraces (Runswicks)> Redevelopment for new homes with gardens (Runswicks)> Refurbishment throughout Holbeck

Matthew Murray> New residential > New on-site greenspace> Affordable housing > Pedestrian and cycle link

brown lane East ‘boulevard’> A new safe, attractive and

landscaped link for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists

Shafton lane Pitches and Allotments> New senior pitch> Improved junior pitch> Fully Refurbished

Allotments

“The vision for the holbeck area is to bring together physical regeneration ambitions, along with improving services and a vibrant local economy, to create an area that will be transformed physically, socially, economically and environmentally into a sustainable and viable community. it will offer a high quality environment in which to live, work, play and learn.”

Meynell heights> Refurbishment to

high design and environmental standard

'holbeck Green link'/Green corridor

> Safe, secure and attractive pedestrian and cycle link to the city centre

> Extension of Holbeck Green Link / wildflower meadow

Viaduct> Opportunity for improvements

to support the sustainable regeneration of Holbeck

ingram Road / kenneth Street> Longer Term

opportunity for mixed use development (employment/residential)

holbeck conservation Area> Opportunity for

heritage led regeneration

back to backs and Terraces> Opportunity for

refurbishment throughout Holbeck

holbeck local centre> Opportunity for new retail (including a supermarket) > Promote the opportunities for expansion for Local Centre> Opportunity for new residential / offices

Former ‘kwik Save’> Work with owners to

secure sustainable use for this important building. Wide variety of uses possible

The Gaitskells> Environmental

Improvements to improve the sustainability of existing homes

St Matthew’s> Investing opportunities

to deliver improvements

key

Gateway/landmark opportunity

Improvements for pedestrians/cyclists

links with holbeck Urban Village> ‘Inclusion Strategy’ to ensure that

development in this growth area positively contributes to the sustainable regeneration of Holbeck

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‘Spotted cow’> Opportunity for

new residential and retail, commercial (refurbish/redevelop)

ingram Road Primary ‘Green link’

A643 landscaping> Additional planting

will reduce noise for Matthew Murray residents and act as a nature conservation/wildlife area

holbeck Towers> Redevelopment of

Gaitskell Grange, Gaitskell Court and Holbeck Towers 1-3 for new sustainable residential

> Opportunity for expansion of Holbeck Centre

charles StreetEdge of local centre site suitable for:> residential > retail > leisure > community > greenspace

holbeck Moor> Major improvement scheme to include

fencing, new footpaths, landscaping and new and better facilities

community> Opportunity for new community facility

(possibly a library or public space)

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Contents holbeck regeneration plan

chapter 4 - Opportunities 20 For Sustainable Development- Work in progress- Scale of change in Holbeck- Matthew Murray- Ninevah Road/Bridge Street- Holbeck Towers- Back to backs and terraces (The Runswicks)- Back to backs and terraces refurbishment options- Meynell Heights- The Pleasants- The Gaitskells- Ingrams/Balm Road- Holbeck ‘Triangle’- Kenneth Street / Ingram Road- The Old Chapel- HOLBECK LOCAL CENTRE

chapter 5 - Greenspace 36- Holbeck Moor- Shafton Lane- Playing Fields- Shafton Lane Allotments- St Matthews Cemetery- Matthew Murray and Greenspace

chapter 6 40Connecting People

chapter 7 46Design and Sustainability

chapter 8 51Delivery and funding

Appendix 1 62Holbeck Local Centre

Appendix 2 63Aerial View of Holbeck

Appendix 3 64Unitary Development Plan

Appendix 4 65Regeneration Opportunities

cOnTEnTS

A Vision for holbeck 4chapter 1 - introduction 6- Context- Holbeck today- History and character- The Viaduct- South Holbeck characterisation study

chapter 2 - Towards a 8Sustainable community- Regeneration objectives for Holbeck 2010 - 16- Regeneration context- Achieving sustainable regeneration chapter 3 - 12 consultation feedback and Opportunities to improve inclusion- What has been achieved so far?- Consultation- Consultation summary- Social economic factors- Community Life - Neighbourhoods - Social- Education- Young people- Older people- Health- Community safety- Facilities (Community - Cultural - Religious)- Economy - jobs and skills- Sport and recreation

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chapter 1. inTRODUcTiOn South holbeck characterisation Study

The characterisation study was prepared by Re’new Leeds and a geography student at Leeds University in 2008 in association with Leeds City Council and English Heritage. The study is an inform document and should be used by all those with an interest in Holbeck’s past and future.

Importance of the historic environment

Significant change in the urban fabric is often one of the defining aspects of urban regeneration. Buildings are demolished, retained properties find new uses, new ones are built and other key elements of the environment evolve.

Role of the study

The characterisation study is an extremely valuable tool to assist the regeneration of Holbeck and to help ensure that change is sustainable. The study helps to:

> Inform decision making > Identify the nature and extent of the character of

Holbeck> Identify those areas where the heritage asset has been

retained and where loss has occurred> Make recommendations on how the area’s heritage

asset can be used in a positive way> Identify the need for further assessment

holbeck Today

Holbeck is well located within inner city south Leeds, adjacent to the flagship Holbeck Urban Village and the M621 motorway. But it has suffered serious decline in recent years. The area suffers from some of the most severe deprivation in the City and also features on some of the worst indicators according to the Government’s Index of Deprivation released in 2004.

holbeck history and character

Holbeck was at one time the industrial powerhouse of the city evidenced by the legacy of Matthew Murray in the area. But today the industry has largely left due to economic restructuring and the area is now the focus of regeneration interest. It lies adjacent to the M621 and other major routes within the city offering excellent accessibility.

context

The Beeston Hill and Holbeck Regeneration Partnership Board has commissioned a series of regeneration plans – for Holbeck, Beeston Hill & West Hunslet and Parkside. These regeneration plans offer informal planning and regeneration guidance for two predominantly residential areas (Holbeck, West Hunslet & Beeston Hill) and for Parkside, a light industrial and leisure area. The Board also commissioned the City Council to produce the Beeston Hill and Holbeck Land Use Framework (LUF) which outlined aspirations, sustainable regeneration principles and community priorities for the whole of the regeneration area. This was adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) in February 2005.

A key aspect of this regeneration is to strengthen the image and pride that people have in their area. Key to this is genuine community engagement, the creation of ‘a sense of place’ and by making sure that decisions on the area’s future are transparent and sustainable.

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Listed Buildings

The Kings Arms Public House

Constructed in early 19th Century, with some 20th Century alterations. Trading as a pub since 1817, although closed during 2008.

Holbeck Mills

The former United Methodist Free Chapel was constructed in 1880, thought to be designed by EJ Dogshun.

St Matthews Church

Built 1829-32 to design by RD Chantrell with a spire added in the mid 19th Century.

Murray Memorial

Built 1830, situated in the churchyard adjoining St Matthews Church.

St Edward’s Vicarage, Brown Lane East

Now a house and dating from 1904. Designed by GF Bodley, one of the country’s great Victorian church architects.

Buildings of Significant Interest

West End House/Druid’s Hall, Domestic Street

There is little information on this building but historic maps would suggest it has been there since 1840 at least.

Oak House, Balm Walk

Originally registered as the offices for the ‘Order of Druids Friendly Society’. Built between 1894 and 1908.

The Old Chapel, Czar Street

It is though to have taken its name from Czar Nicholas 1 of Russia who visited Holbeck in 1816. Originally a non conformist place of worship it is now used as a recording studio.

Leeds Building Society

Designed by FW Rhodes, opened as a cinema in 1916. The 900 seat cinema closed in 1962.

The Waggon and Horses Inn

First record of the building is 1840.

Co-op, Elland Road

A plaque is located on the east facing elevation which states ‘London and Provincial 801’, erected by the London and Provincial Insurance Company to signify the property was insured.

18 Tilbury Terrace

Of interest as it is has its original door and windows.

The Undertakers

Built before 1910, situated behind the Co-op. The original cobbles and carriage sheds remain.

Significant features

The study identifies the following as the significant features which remain in the area:

> St Matthews Church – built between 1829-30 and more recently converted into a community centre

> The former Methodist Church, lies at the heart of Holbeck. Now a carpet warehouse. Important landmark building

> The former picture house (now the Leeds Building Society). It used to house an underground auditorium which ran beneath Domestic Street

> The dense pattern of Victorian Terraces and back-to-back properties

The Viaduct

Completed in 1882, the Holbeck viaduct extends from Globe Road to Gelderd Road connecting into the city station network. It is a construction of masonry arches with six metal bridge sections spanning highways and railway track. The viaduct boasts 85 arches, three accommodation bridges and six under-bridges and fly-over passes.

There has been some discussion around how the disused viaduct that comes through Holbeck can be reused. Ideas have included a green landscaped elevated skywalk and space in the arches to be used for existing and new businesses in the area.

In 2008, a landmark light display was installed in 3 of the arches - for one night only, Holbeck viaduct was awash with brilliant light – it is hoped that such projects can be made more permanent in the future.

Character areas

The study identifies 6 character areas – Domestic Street; Holbeck Towers and low rise housing; St Matthews; Holbeck Moor; Back to Back properties; industrial areas and under-used land.

The Spotted Cow Pub

The earliest known record is a map listing of 1847. The building is now empty and has suffered fire damage and vandalism.

The Britannia Inn

Built in 1898, a prominent building overlooking the moor.

Shafton Lane Terrace Properties

Very significant to the area as a whole, appearing on a map of 1866. These are the earliest surviving houses in Holbeck.

116 Domestic Street

Located next to Holbeck Mills and built in 1901.

Houses on Domestic Street

On the west side of Domestic street, built 1901-08, a mixture of through terrace properties and large detached houses.

The Pleasants

Of historic and architectural interest as they are located close to the core area of Holbeck and the streetscape faces the grand frontage of the Listed Holbeck Mills.

Clyde House

Purpose built as a factory as part of the 1920’s Modernist movement.

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chapter 2. TOWARDS A SUSTAinAblE cOMMUniTYclimate change

Mitigation and adaptation are the core values adopted city wide by the Leeds Initiative Partnership. These themes underlie all regeneration and development projects, strengthening the requirement to address the environmental impacts of climate change and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment.

Sustainable Development

Planning for sustainable development is not about achieving an absolute goal. It is more about making development more sustainable than it otherwise would have been. Sustainable development is about making careful choices concerning the future physical development of Leeds so as to ensure that land-use decisions made now have positive and enabling implications for the future. The most widely used definition of sustainable development is “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Bruntland Report, 1997).

Development can be made more sustainable by addressing the following objectives at the same time:

> social progress, which recognises the needs of everyone,

> effective protection of the environment,

> prudent use of natural resources, and

> maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment.

Regeneration context

Government policy is now clearly aimed at putting urban renaissance at the heart of urban planning and tackling urban decline. A more holistic approach to regeneration is called for, reflecting the importance of social and economic interventions as much as physical. Regeneration is also the central theme of the Council’s Strategic Plan. The term “two-speed economy” has been coined to reflect the fact that, despite the overall economic success of Leeds, large sections of the population in Leeds suffer from severe problems of social exclusion and deprivation. A key priority in the Corporate Plan is to intervene in order to reverse these trends and prevent other communities from following the same pattern.

The Vision for leeds ii/ leeds Regeneration Plan

These Plans aim to improve the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of Leeds. The desire to pursue the interests of sustainable development lies at the heart of the Plans. As a consequence, sustainability and the need for sustainable development are the overarching and integral considerations in shaping areas like Holbeck.

leeds Strategic Plan

The Leeds Strategic Plan sets out the strategic outcomes and improvement priorities of the council. It brings together the themes in the vision for Leeds and the local Area Agreement to provide an integrated framework to tackling neighbourhood needs and priorities. The Plan outlines a series of indicators and targets around the themes of learning, transports, environment, health and well being, thriving places and harmonious communities.

> Maintain and provide an improved variety of employment opportunities

> Make Holbeck a more attractive place to live, work, invest and do business

> Ensure that Holbeck makes a significant contribution to the city’s renewable targets

> Improve the vitality and viability of Holbeck Centre

> Improve the existing housing stock by means of refurbishment and redevelopment to high levels of sustainable construction

> Provide greater accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users within Holbeck and to/from Holbeck

> Improve the built environment by ensuring that all new development is of high quality design and meets high levels of sustainable construction

> Use Holbeck’s considerable heritage assets to reinforce its distinct identity and maximise regeneration benefits

> Encourage and provide opportunities for local people to grow their own plants and vegetables and be more in tune with nature

Regeneration Objectives for holbeck 2010-2016:

The Beeston Hill and Holbeck Land Use framework and consultation on the Holbeck Regeneration Plan have helped to clarify a series of regeneration objectives which will help Holbeck become a more sustainable place. These include:

> To ensure that local people continue to be involved at all stages in the regeneration of Holbeck and continue to influence outcomes

> To ensure that the interests of Holbeck are maximised in the development of Holbeck urban Village

> To maintain, improve and increase the safety, quality and usability of greenspace and green corridors for the enjoyment and improved well being of local residents

> To seek a broader social mix in the area

> To provide a sufficient diversity of housing types and quality to support a range of people and families at various stages of life and income levels

> Ensure that local people have greater opportunities to experience the benefits of good health

> Higher quality housing design regardless of tenure

> Raise educational achievement and employment skills

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beeston hill and West hunslet Regeneration Plan

The Beeston and West Hunslet Regeneration Plan further develops the themes and principles outlined within the LUF and includes site-specific proposals for housing, retail, pedestrian and cycle routes, community facilities, environment, enterprise, green space and leisure.

A key focus of the regeneration plan is socio-economic regeneration to ensure that regeneration is tailor made to the needs of local people and is sustainable. The regeneration plan devotes a whole chapter to consultation feedback and socio-economic factors and outlines how the Council and its partners can respond to not only the physical challenges in the area but also to the area’s social, economic, cultural and health issues. This is particularly important as the Beeston Hill and West Hunslet area is among the worst 10% of neighbourhoods to live in the country: an area where people live significantly shorter lives than more prosperous areas; where people are more likely to be a victim of crime; where qualification levels are likely to be lower and where poor housing predominates surrounded by a poor environment.

Consultation on the regeneration plan took place during September/October 2007 with private, public and the voluntary sector interests. Approximately 300 people took part in the various consultation events. Since that date, the issues of interest and concern raised at community groups and other consultation events are reflected in this plan.

Achieving Sustainable Regeneration

In addition to the agreed regeneration objectives for Holbeck (p.8), the following issues are central to improving overall sustainability:

> Community facilities and services e.g. supporting existing shops, jobs and leisure facilities which are accessible to all and increasing participation in sport and recreation

> Crime e.g. designing out crime measures

> Walking and cycling e.g. improving connections to the city centre

> Health e.g. improving the condition and energy efficiency of housing, increased use of greenspace, improving the area’s health statistics

> Culture and community e.g. engaging the local community and building capacity

> Employment and the local economy e.g. supporting local business

> Inward investment e.g. increasing the number of business start-ups

> Built environment and land use e.g. building on previously developed land, reusing existing buildings and safeguarding historic assets

> Enhancement and protection of the environment

> Greenspace e.g. improving the quality and use of local greenspace

> Transport e.g. reducing the number of trips by private car

> Biodiversity e.g. promoting wildlife diversity

> Waste e.g. encouraging re-use of materials, encouraging recycling

> Energy e.g. energy efficiency, CHP, renewable energy, high levels of insulation

> Air e.g. reducing air pollution.

> Social inclusion

> Decent housing

leeds Unitary Development Plan (Appendix 2)

The UDP is the development plan for the area and identifies Beeston Hill and Holbeck as a priority regeneration area. Policy R2 of the UDP Review (2006) states that Beeston Hill and Holbeck is a priority area for regeneration in order to address area, neighbourhood and community issues.

local Development Framework

Although the series of Regeneration Plans for the Beeston Hill & Holbeck area are not formally part of the Leeds Local Development Framework, their preparation and consultation has followed the principles and similar processes that is required of statutory planning documents. This includes rigorous consultation. Therefore, the Regeneration Plans are considered to be ‘sound’ documents for planning and other purposes.

beeston hill and holbeck land Use Framework (lUF)

The LUF was adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) in February 2005. This document established a series of regeneration principles, aspirations and community priorities for Beeston Hill and Holbeck. Although adopted more than five years ago, the

key messages in the Plan are still relevant today.

It will be a significant challenge to achieve sustainable regeneration of Holbeck, to reach the point where Holbeck is a successful and popular predominantly residential neighbourhood offering variety and choice of high quality accommodation within an attractive and safe environment.

Public and private, community and voluntary sectors will need to work together in close partnership over an extended period – notionally 10-20 years – to realise this Action Plan and achieve sustainable change. That is why this Plan has been prepared with the assistance of stakeholders and why the roles and responsibilities of these stakeholders are outlined and highlighted to make this Plan realistic and effective (Appendix 1 refers).

Partnership working alone will not be enough, however - vision, flair, imagination and real commitment and funding are all essential ingredients if we are to change this area for the better.

The successful delivery of this comprehensive regeneration plan will act as a catalyst and a benchmark for further renewal work in the city.

'holbeck link'> Consultation has previously

confirmed the need for safe and attractive walking and cycling routes

ingrams/balm Road> Consultation has

highlighted the need for environmental improvements and a safer neighbourhood

5 minute walk – c.400m (c.¼mile)

'holbeck Triangle'> Former site of Holbeck

Library

> Consultation has shown a strong demand for a focal point for Holbeck - possibly a 'gateway' to the moor, a public space, a café or community building

holbeck Moor> Consultation has shown that local people

want to see improvements and a long term management plan

> A number of ideas for improvements have been put forward by local people

Meynell heights> Tower block in a

commanding location overlooking the city centre

St Matthews cemetery> Despite recent improvements this area is not

well used or considered by residents to be safe

Shafton lane Pitches and Allotments> Poorly drained and

underused playing pitches

> Poor access from Ingram Road Primary School

> Continue to clear overgrown plots and achieve 100% cultivation

> Consultation has shown that local people want the pitches and allotments improved to a high standard

The Gaitskells> Need to make this area

more welcoming and more secure

> There is a need to integrate better with the proposed redevelopment of Holbeck Towers and with pedestrian routes

Matthew Murray> School closed -

building empty and pitches little used

> Replacement pitches and facilities for pupils at South Leeds High School

> Pitches not easily accessible and have never been drained

> Consultation has shown a strong desire for greenspace improvements in other parts of Holbeck

> Redevelopment of the site would allow for major greenspace improvements throughout Holbeck

> ‘Greenspace needs Assessment’ to be undertaken with local community

ingram Road / kenneth Street

> Underused, unattractive areas linking greenspace with the rest of Holbeck and Ingram Road Primary

holbeck Towers> Opportunity for

new residential to replace tower blocks (demolished 2010)

> Opportunity for key town centre uses (Charles Street)

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holbeck local centre Struggling local centre

> Closure of Kwik Save

> Poor local environment

> High level of vacancies

> Poor environment for pedestrians

back to backs and Terraces> Generally poor design, a poor environment

and lack of private amenity space

> Some are rated as in the worst 1% of homes nationally in terms of 'living environment'

> Some streets are attractive, popular and have a strong sense of community

The Old chapel> Popular recording

studio in need of refurbishment

Former ‘kwik Save’> Former

supermarket in need of refurbishment/redevelopment


The Pleasants> Terraces in attractive and prominent

location but in need of environmental improvement/refurbishment

'Spotted cow'> Former public house, badly fire

damaged and vandalised

nineveh Road/bridge Street> Development of this site

would help link Holbeck with Holbeck Urban Village and the City Centre

> Consultation has shown a desire to refurbish the frontage building

Matthew Murray> New residential

development with Community greenspace on-site

> Residential development will allow for major greenspace improvements throughout Holbeck

> Pedestrian and cycle route linking Holbeck Urban Village and Churwell / Morley

> Affordable housing on-site

'holbeck link'> Creation of a safe, secure and

attractive pedestrian link to the Viaduct

ingrams/balm Road> Opportunity for

environmental improvements

> Opportunity to improve safety and security

5 minute walk – c.400m (c.¼mile)

The Pleasants> Opportumity for

heritage-led regeneration

> Could help challenge negative perceptions and be a model of best practice

holbeck Moor> Masterplan sets out long term

improvements

Shafton lane Pitches and Allotments> New senior pitch

> Improved junior pitch

> Safe and attractive link from Ingram Road Primary School

> Fully refurbished

> Improved access for cyclists and pedestrians

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ingram Road / kenneth Street>Opportunity

for mixed use development (employment/residential)

holbeck Towers> Redevelopment of

former Holbeck Towers site for residential

> Redevelopment of Charles Street site for key Town Centre uses

holbeck local centre > Explore the potential

to expand or intensify Holbeck Local Centre (retail, offices, residential)

Former ‘kwik Save’ > Opportunity for wide

variety of uses

> Secure temporary uses if necessary

The Gaitskells> Environmental

improvements to ensure this area benefits from the redevelopment of Holbeck Towers

Meynell heights> Opportunity for refurbishment

> Opportunity to improvesafety and security

The Old chapel> Eco-friendly

refurbishment

> Opportunity to improvesafety and security

> Opportunity for training and young people generally


back to backs and Terraces> Redevelopment of the

Runswicks (part)

> Refurbishment of back to backs throughout Holbeck

'Spotted cow'> Opportunity for

new residential and retail in the heart of Holbeck

nineveh Road/bridge Street> Potential Mixed Use Development

(residential-employment)

> An opportunity to link Holbeck with Holbeck urban village and the City Centre

'holbeck Triangle'> Creation of public space/

focal point/ indoor market

Or> Possible new site for new

community facility

St Matthews cemetery> Environmental and community

safety improvements as part of urban green corridor initiative

chapter 3. cOnSUlTATiOn FEEDbAck AnD OPPORTUniTiES TO iMPROVE SOciAl inclUSiOn

Strategic aim:

To ensure that sustainable regeneration in holbeck encompasses a physical change but also incorporates economic, social, health

and cultural change.

Achievements and Potential

> Addition of inclusion strategy for Holbeck Urban Village / Holbeck

> Kerb crawlers and prostitutes have been targeted to improve community safety

> There is an increased commitment to reducing crime and the fear of crime.

> First steps have been taken to improve the links between the Holbeck community and Holbeck Urban Village, with a view to increasing the opportunities for leisure and employment in particular.

> The ‘Job Shop’ success in Beeston Hill has meant that consideration is being given to introducing employment information and advice at Holbeck Library – and this possibly being the first steps to re-thinking the library, its role and the services it provides.

> In recognising that improvements to services and the streetscene are fundamental to sustainable regeneration, a scheme called Intensive Neighbourhood Management has covered part of Holbeck, aimed at significantly improving the street environment, liaising more closely with residents on community safety issues, addressing issues linked to empty properties and allocating funding to capital improvements.

> A series of small scale but nonetheless important environmental improvements have been delivered and more are planned.

> Holbeck Moor – new play facility

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consultation

The main consultation on the draft Holbeck Regeneration Plan took place during November/December 2006 with private, public and voluntary sector interests, as well as residents and their representatives. Since then, engagement has continued at community meetings and other site specific events during 2007, 2008 and 2009.

A key aim of the Council is to promote greater community involvement in the planning process, particularly amongst young people, low income households, disabled people and ethnic minorities. Therefore, a wide range of venues and methods has been used to try and achieve this.

Consultation on the draft plan focussed on 15 ‘preferred options’. These options related to major development sites such as Holbeck Towers through to smaller projects such as the allotments or St Matthews Cemetery.

The main consultation programme consisted of two main public events at St Matthews Community Centre, presentations to various groups and organisations and exhibitions at the youth club, the library and ‘Kwik Save’.

.At the events the participants had an opportunity to comment on initial ideas/designs for the 15 ‘preferred options’ and they were also encouraged to suggest their own preferences. A model of Holbeck and an exhibition helped discussion with and between residents. Most participants preferred to have a one-to-one chat with an officer but impromptu discussions took place round the model in particular and these were good opportunities for different sections of the community to understand their shared interests as well as their different needs.

Young people were targeted at the event on 11th November and with the help of the Youth Service their ideas on how to make Holbeck a better place have been recorded and made into a short DVD.

The final consultation event was a ‘feedback’ event where participants were informed what others had said in the previous 4 weeks. This proved extremely helpful for some participants who had not made up their mind on some of the issues.

Other events included a successful launch at the Holbeck Community Partnership where a number of small groups considered the ‘preferred options’ and reported their initial thoughts back to everybody at the end of the evening. There was also a presentation to the Cross Ingrams Community Association.

The process allowed local people from different backgrounds to speak to each other about common issues of concern and interest. This is a particularly important aspect of consultation and helped achieve a quality outcome.

The findings have been brought together and used to inform and refine revisions to this plan. Details on this can be found throughout - within each chapter and as part of the site specific plans.

Approximately 330 people actively took part in the various events, meaning over 10% of the population of Holbeck either expressed their views or attended one of the events. In addition there were approximately 250 internet ‘hits’ for the consultation page. This is an excellent level of participation.

All the consultation material was available on the Council’s website, receiving 240 ‘hits’.

According to official statistics, the Holbeck area is among the worst 10% of neighbourhoods to live in the country, an area where people who live there live significantly shorter lives, are more likely to be the victims of crime; have lower qualification levels and live in poor housing surrounded by a poor environment. This Regeneration Plan is the opportunity to turn this around in a planned, coordinated and inclusive way.

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consultation feedback and opportunities to improve social inclusion

holbeck regeneration plan

Socio-economic Factors

Holbeck - deprivation levels in a national context

At the end of 2007 the Government produced its most up to date assessment of the deprivation levels of nearly 32,500 areas and covering the whole country. This gave an overall deprivation “score”and also listed seven other categories in a similar format focusing on the following issues:- income; employment; health; education, skills and training; barriers to services; crime ; and living environment.

The Government’s boundaries do not exactly match the geographical boundaries of Holbeck, however the whole of the community is covered by a “best fit” which takes in three of the Government’s areas and which are called “Super Output Areas” (SOAs). These cover the Recreations and Runswicks (SOA 1368); the remainder of the terraced area and the Cross Ingrams (SOA 1366); the tower blocks and the low-rise stock to the rear of these (SOA 1367).

From the results of these three SOAs it is possible to assess where Holbeck sits in relation to other similarly sized areas nationally.

consultation Summary

How many people attended the events? Approx. 330

How many issues were raised? 160

How many changes or clarifications have been made to the plan as a result of consultation? 52

What were the most popular comments on the draft plan?

Holbeck Towers – general support for demolition but more detailed asked for on rehousing and regeneration benefits

Back to Backs and Terraces – general support for some selective demolition but much more detail called for on compensation and rehousing, which streets will be affected and what will replace the demolished areas

Matthew Murray – high level of support for part development for residential and subsequent greenspace improvements throughout Holbeck

Holbeck Moor – popular support for long term plan for moor and for improved facilities and maintenance

What are the main changes to the Plan? Holbeck Towers – more detail on design, regeneration benefits and rehousing

Back to Backs and Terraces – more detail provided on phasing, replacement housing and rehousing

Matthew Murray – more detail provided on potential residential development and greenspace improvements

Plus, 56 other changes, including safety and security, design, affordable housing, children’s play areas, improved pedestrian links.

What other issues have been raised since the main consultation?

Managing change, particularly associated with demolition (see page 27)

Dates for demolition of Holbeck Towers and the Runswicks (page 26 and 27)

How best to promote the regeneration of the area. (page 26 and 27)

> In overall deprivation classification, two thirds of Holbeck is in the worst 4% nationally with the other third in the worst 8%

> Income levels are amongst the worst 10% nationally

> One part of Holbeck (SOA 1367) is in the worst 2% for employment deprivation nationally

> In terms of health one part of Holbeck (SOA 1367) is in the worst 4% nationally

> Education skills and training sees Holbeck as a whole in the worst 7% with one of the areas (SOA 1368) amongst the worst 2% nationally

> One of the Holbeck areas (SOA 1368) is in the worst 10% nationally for crime

> In terms of living environment the three Holbeck areas come in the worst 5% (SOA 1367); 2% (SOA 1366); and 1% (SOA 1368) respectively.

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Ethnic Group

Issues raised:

> Enable people to be actively involved in improving their area

> Consultation must be genuine

> Have more ‘community-wide’ events

> Harness the opportunity for allotments to improve integration and social inclusion

* all of these points are addressed in the consultation report, which can be viewed at www.leeds.gov.uk/beestonhillandholbeck

City Council/Regeneration Partnership Response:

> There is a strong community network in Holbeck but there are still too many people who are disengaged. The City Council will ensure that new and creative ways for consultation will be used

> The City Council will promote cross-cultural understanding at community events

> The City Council will encourage and support community-wide events where possible

> Ensure that key players give people the support they need to become involved in their community eg Ensure that education and training providers are involved in community network in order to develop sustainability.

> City Council will explore opportunities to improve the facilities at St Matthews if funding sources become available

> There are a number of poor quality community facilities in the locality – therefore there is an opportunity to explore the rationalisation of community space to better serve people’s needs

> The Council will organise and promote more fun family events in various community venues that bring together residents and community groups from Holbeck Urban Village, Holbeck and Beeston Hill.

Ethnic Group Holbeck Beeston Leeds England Hill and Wales

All 4470 16273 715402

White 4004 (89.6%) 12676 (77.9%) 657082 (92%) 47520866 (91.31%)

Mixed 68 (1.5%) 288 (1.8%) 9737 (1%) 661034 (1.27%)

Indian 75 (1.7%) 290 (1.8%) 12303 (2%) 1036807 (1.99%)

Pakistani 197 (4.4%) 1789 (11%) 15064 (2%) 714286 (1.37%)

Bangladeshi 17 (0.4%) 729 (4.5%) 2537 (0.35%) 280830 (0.54%)

Black groups 65 (1.5%) 264 (1.6%) 10318 (1%) 1139577 (2.18%)

Chinese 14 (0.3%) 52 (0.3%) 3447 (0.48%) 226948 (0.44%)

Other groups 30 (0.7%) 185 (1.1%) 4914 (1%) 219754 (0.42%)

community life - neighbourhoods - Social

Holbeck is a distinct community with a rich history. The M621, the viaduct and the railway line has added to the distinctiveness of the community.

Community relations in the area are good and despite the intense and often negative media scrutiny post 7/7, the area’s residents are positive about the future. The development of the award-winning New Bewerley School, the Tiger 11 enterprise centre at Hillside and the innovative ‘Greenhouse’ development on Beeston Road all signal a new era for Beeston Hill & Holbeck generally.

With the exception of the Holbeck Gala and the ‘I Love South Leeds’ festival, there are few opportunities for the community to come together and this has sometimes been evident at consultation events where it has been clearly welcomed that residents from different backgrounds have been able to share their concerns and interests. However, too often these shared interests are about crime, drug dealing, heavy traffic and poor, unclean environment. Although there are many long term residents, there is also a significant transient population. There is a strong community network in Holbeck, although the opportunities for different groups to meet and share experiences and common interests are minimal.

Community groups in the area :

Neighbourhood Renewal Residents ForumCross Ingrams Residents AssociationHolbeck in BloomHolbeck Muslim Community Welfare ForumGaitksells Tennants and residents AssociationVoice of HolbeckPFI Community Advisory Group

Other interests :

Holbeck Working Mens Club, Holbeck Bowling Club Ltd., South Leeds Youth Theatre, Refugees & Asylum Seekers, Ingram Road Primary Board of Governors, Holbeck Elderly Aid

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Young PeopleYoung people in the area were keen to be involved in consultation and their comments were constructive. A DVD has been made by young people themselves and this proved an effective method for positive expression. There was a strong scepticism about whether anything will change and whether their comments will be acted upon.

Young People

(taken from 2001 census)

Level of Qualifications (taken from 2001 census)


> The City Council will continue to engage with young people about changing needs and priorities

> Regeneration activity will consider ways to support curriculum development such as environmental education, nature conservation, health and fitness etc

> This plan proposes a number of interventions to improve accessibility to Ingram Road Primary School, South Leeds High School, Joseph Priestley College

> The importance of learning outcomes for all 16 and 19 year olds is recognised

> It is an ongoing aspiration to increase the proportion of vulnerable groups engaged in education

> It is an ongoing aspiration to improve participation and early learning outcomes for all children

> To promote the use of educational and community facilities out of normal school and working hours, to get young people off the streets and involved in extra-curricular activities in order to raise educational attainment and aspirations.

> To encourage community-based entrepreneurs/professionals act as role models to young people by delivering motivational and inspirational talks in

local schools and community venues

Qualifications Holbeck Beeston Hill and Leeds England Holbeck NRA

People aged 16-74 with: No qualifications 46% 48% 31% 29%

People aged 16-74 with: Highest qualification attained level 1 17% 17% 16% 17%

People aged 16-74 Level 2-3 22% 20% 27% 28%

People aged 16-74 with: Highest qualification attained level 4 / 5 8% 9% 19% 20%

Specific issues raised by young people:

> Consultation with young people has showed that they are concerned about the physical environment but their immediate priority is safety, security, having things to do and career prospects etc

> Need to do something about those streets with boarded up houses, smashed windows and litter

> There’s too many drugs in the area and it doesn’t feel safe most of the time - more police needed

> Need gardens for houses and need less houses so there is more space

> Need more things to do – during the day and also at night

> Bigger playground needed – better facilities like tennis

> Park (Holbeck Moor) needs new swings and gym

> Holbeck Moor should be used more for community events

> Activities like dance and drama should be provided

> Block roads off – people drive too fast

> Too much smashed glass around

> Too much graffiti where there shouldn’t be any but there should be somewhere so that young people can do it and to be able to freely express themselves

> Need to keep the swimming pool open

> An urgent need to provide better services and facilities for young people

Young People Holbeck Beeston Hill and Leeds England Holbeck NRA and Wales

People ages 0-4 328 (7.27%) 1335 (8.18%) 40871 (5.71%) 3094141 (5.95%)

5-15 631 (14.07%) 2815 (17.26%) 102220 (14.29%) 7394595 (14.21%)

16-19 207 (4.63%) 884 (5.42%) 39439 (5.51%) 2555590 (4.91%)

Specific issues raised by ethnic minorities:

> Request for feedback forms in Urdu and Bengali

> There are 60 muslim families in Holbeck and therefore a need for a community centre

> A Mosque / centre on Matthew Murray site would benefit locals as currently nowhere nearby to pray

> Need gardens for houses, less houses so there is more space

> Consultation information should be translated into community languages


> The City Council will provide translation on request

> The City Council will work with local religious groups to help ensure that they have space and/or facilities to carry out community or religious activities

> The City Council will target specific groups during consultation, but, wherever possible, ensure cross cultural events where greater integration can be encouraged

EducationThe Matthew Murray School closed in 2006 and since then all secondary pupils travel about 1.5 miles to the new South Leeds High School. Ingram Road Primary is now the only school in Holbeck.

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> Developers will be required to submit sustainability appraisals for major planning applications in Holbeck to consider the effects on local health and well being

> There is a need for an audit of health facilities

> The City council will work with local developers to secure a ‘green link’ from Shafton Lane greenspace to the Ingram Road Primary School

> This Regeneration Plan proposes improvements to Holbeck Moor, Shafton Lane pitches, Shafton Lane allotments

> Changing facilities are recognised as being inadequate in Holbeck

> The Council will seek to encourage food retailers to invest in Holbeck

> The Council will support Holbeck Foods

community Safety

Community safety remains a top priority and a key concern for all age groups. Prostitution remains a key local concern despite numerous initiatives. Holbeck Towers is regarded as a magnet for anti social and criminal activities. There has been a reduction crime but the fear of crime is high.

During 2006/07 the Holbeck beat was ranked 7th highest of the 31 beats in the City & Holbeck division in terms of total number of crimes. There was an average of 41 crimes per month. The majority of crimes were criminal damage.

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health

(taken from neighbourhood statistics 2001)

life expectancy

(Taken from the office for national statistics 2007)

Life expectancy (All) 2003-2005

Area Life expectancy %

Beeston and Holbeck 76.99

City and Hunslet 73.17

Adel and Wharfedale 82.61

Leeds 78.91

Issues raised:

> Greater attention needs to be paid to the health and well-being of residents and not just physical change

> Strong desire for a higher quality of life

> Few places to buy fresh fruit and vegetables

Health Beeston Hill Leeds England and Holbeck

People with a limiting long term illness 9220 (21.16%) 128647 (17.98%) 8809194 (17.93%)

General health: Good 27622 (63.38%) 488668 (68.31%) 33787361 (68.76%)

General health: Fairly good 10602 (24.33%) 156487 (21.87%) 10915594 (22.21%)

General health: Not good 5358 (12.29%) 70247 (9.82%) 4435876 (9.03%)

Specific issues raised by the elderly:

> The lack of shops and transport have a negative effect on the lives of the elderly in the area

> Any landscaping should consider that large bushes and dark corners could cause elderly to feel intimidated


> The City Council will continue to ensure that older people are able to access consultation events

> Continue to target older people in consultation, but wherever possible ensure events where the whole community can come together and integrate better

> The City Council will ensure that the specific needs of older people are taken into account – including appropriate landscaping and accessible homes


> The Holbeck Regeneration Plan recognises the need to continue to engage with young people on services and facilities

> New quality play facilities to be provided at the redeveloped Matthew Murray site

> The City Council will ensure that the engagement with young people during the regeneration plan consultation is considered as part of ongoing consultation on the regeneration of Holbeck

> This plan notes that in improving greenspace or community facilities young people need to have a greater sense of ownership – this may mean dedicating an area of Holbeck Moor, the design of public art or the provision of a new facility (such as a grafitti wall)

> It is important to continue to prioritise the needs of young people in danger of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training)

> Ensure that the specific needs of young people are represented at community meetings, focus groups, workshops etc.

Older People

(taken from 2001 census)

Older Holbeck Beeston Hill & Leeds People Holbeck NRA

65-74 326 (7.3%) 1113 (6.8%) 57728 (8.1%)

75-84 225 (5.0%) 717 (4.4%) 38256 (5.3%)

85-89 62 (1.4%) 188 (1.2%) 8972 (1.3%)

90 & over 23 (0.5%) 109 (0.7%) 4592 (0.6%)

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Community safety (Taken from: W Yorkshire police and Home office crime statistics 2003-07

Issues raised:

> Action needed to be taken to deter prostitution

> Attempts should be made to make the area feel safer - need security cameras, attendants and locking up of bins and car parks at night.

> The problems are not just physical - anti-social behaviour needs to be addressed too

> Criminal damage and damage to vehicles are the most prevalent crimes

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Community Facilities

St Matthews is the best used of all these facilities and is booked most evenings. The Library is located in a poor building and as such providing a limited service. Holbeck Youth Club now leased to Health For All and funding secured for refurbishment.

> St Matthews Community Centre

> Holbeck Youth Club

> Holbeck Library

> Elderly Day Centre

Religious

(Taken from: Neighbourhood statistics)

Cultural

There is a distinct lack of cultural facilities in Holbeck. Young people in particular have expressed their frustration with this during consultation. However, there is a great opportunity to reverse this trend with an expanded and refurbished Old Chapel music studio and the establishment of the Holbeck Music Trust.

Cultural activities in Holbeck:

> Holbeck Gala

> Holbeck in Bloom

> Events at St Matthews

> Events at Holbeck Youth Club

> Old Chapel Music Studio


> Developers will be required to adopt ‘secured by design’ principles in new developments (designing out the opportunities for crime)

> This Regeneration Plan proposes a series of safe routes to school and road safety measures generally

> To integrate the PFI street lighting programme with redevelopment and refurbishment proposals

> The Council will continue to employ Police Community Safety Officers to patrol the area with the aim of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour within Holbeck

Crime Beeston Hill and Holbeck Leeds England and Wales

Years 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005

Domestic burglary 489 60.1% 250 23.4% 251 23.7% 7793 24.3% 163834 3.1%

Vehicle crime 452 27.7% 582 26.5% 463 21.0% 12826 17.9% 492419 9.3%

Criminal damage 1070 65.6% 1098 49.9% 1037 47.1% 22073 30.8% 302130 5.7%

All reported crime 3596 220.4% 3922 178.3% 3753 170.6 % 98320 137.4% 1374886 25.9%

Crime Beeston Hill Holbeck Leeds England and Wales

Years 2006/2007 2006/2007 2006 2006

Domestic burglary 215 30.5% 49 22.1% 1024 38.2% 158070 3.0%

Vehicle crime 352 24.4% 220 74.0% 1712 31.5% 475157 9.0%

Criminal damage 929 64.4% 263 88.4% 3236 59.6% 296374 5.6%

All reported crime 3073 213.2% 1099 369.5% 12900 237.6% 1323048 24.9%

Beeston Hill Leeds England and Holbeck

All people 43586 715402 49138831

Christian 29876 68.54% 492656 68.86% 35251244 71.74%

Buddhist 80 0.18% 1587 0.22% 139046 0.28%

Hindu 172 0.39% 4183 0.58% 546982 1.11%

Jewish 34 0.07|% 8267 1.16% 257671 0.52%

Muslim 1410 3.23% 21394 2.99% 1524887 3.10%

Sikh 488 1.11% 7586 1.06% 327343 0.67%

Other religions 106 0.24% 1530 0.21% 143811 0.29%

No religion 7468 17.13% 120139 16.79% 7171332 14.59%

Not stated 3952 9.06% 58060 8.12% 3776515 7.69%

Facilities (community - cultural - Religious)


> The Council recognises the poor quality facilities provided in some religious buildings in the area

> Improve connections to cultural facilities in Holbeck Urban Village, the city centre and the John Charles Stadium

> There is a need for facilities for cultural events – drama, dance, music etc.

> There is a need to actively market and promote the use of existing facilities in both Holbeck and Holbeck Urban Village

> The council will promote and encourage formal and informal opportunities for residents to interact together more

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> General greenspace standards are set by the UDP. This standards relates to local amenity space (0.2 hectares per 50 dwellings), local recreation areas (2.8 hectares within 400 metres) and neighbourhood/district park (12 hectares within 800 metres). However, It is impossible to assess in terms of quantity in detail at this stage but much of the designated regeneration area has at least some access to greenspace within 400m and 800m.

Greenspace quality

> The Quality assessment included a total of 25 sites. The average over the whole regeneration area was 5.17 (considered as ‘fair’) with the scores (out of 10) ranging from 3 to 7 for specific sites highlighting a need for quality improvements to greenspace.

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Tiger11 is an enterprising community organisation set up to create community benefits for the people of Leeds LS11. Tiger 11 want to increase the wealth of Beeston and Holbeck by providing quality facilities so that people from outside the area come and spend their money in LS11.


> The City Council will promote new business opportunities – e.g. in the railway arches, especially for the creation of new local start ups or for the expansion of existing Holbeck businesses

> The City Council to use the planning system to help secure local labour agreements

> Promote and improve job advice services for young people, the long term unemployed and refugees and asylum seekers

> Geographic and theme based strategic ‘clusters’ (South Leeds Education, Enterprise and Training Group; Aspire) responding collectively to strategic priorities for enterprise and training at a more local level

> Successful programmes working with target sectors, eg: Learning Zone working with parents of school children and the holistic approach of the Job Zone

> The Regeneration Partnership will support innovative approaches that seek to raise aspiration in the community at large, for example community radio station leedselevenfm

> Promotion of new jobs and training facilities: Joseph Priestley College redevelopment, new Job shop, Tiger 11

> Work closely with Job Centre Plus BEST team

> The City Council will support local Enterprise Growth Initiative - Catalyst centres to encourage self employment and enterprise

> All agencies to work closely to improve mentoring and outreach support

> The partnership recognises the importance of the voluntary sector in providing dedicated support for specific needs, for example ASHA (South Asian Womens Group)

Economy - Jobs and Skills

There are numerous local employers in Holbeck, such as JTF, who provide training facilities, although there is a skill deficit in Holbeck generally. The proximity of the city centre contributes to the economic well being of the community. A high proportion of local people work in the wholesale and retail trade (21%) and in manufacturing (15%). However, unemployment in Holbeck is high (8.6%).

Skills related factors contribute to high levels of worklessness and benefits take up locally:

> absence of basic skills including literacy and numeracy

> low aspiration for the acquisition of higher level skills

> lack of or outdated types of skills/competencies necessary for specific business growth areas

> additional barriers to skills development take-up caused by the complexities of the high levels of deprivation existing here – access to affordable childcare, language issues, drugs and alcohol use

> the specific recruitment disadvantage shown to be experienced by residents from specific postcodes

> a tendency to rapid ‘churning’ through jobs preventing consistency of approach to training

Tiger 11

Tiger11 is a development trust for Beeston and Holbeck in South Leeds. Hillside is Tiger11’s first project. The former primary school, a Victorian Grade II listed building, has been acquired and refurbished for business and community use. The centre now provides meeting and conference space for business and the community, work space units to let as well as crèche facilities and a café/restaurant.

Hillside also hosts the Beeston Catalyst Centre. The Catalyst is all about helping local people to turn their business ideas into reality. There is affordable access to hot desks, printers, faxes and other office equipment. Support agencies are also be on-site to provide expert advice. A network of entrepreneurs will work together and support each other.

> The city council will work to engage new employers moving into the area in order to promote and secure jobs for local residents

> The council will maximise opportunities provided by new developments and businesses in Holbeck Urban Village and promote these to local residents

> The council will aim to identify the skills requirements for jobs coming into the area such as the growing catering and hospitality sector and link these jobs to specific training opportunities for residents

> The council will liaise with local businesses within HUV and wider to promote local recruitment

Sport and Recreation

Some local teams use facilities at Shafton Lane and on Holbeck Moor but to a limited extent due to the lack of changing facilities.

The facilities that are provided in the area have changed little in recent years despite the significant changes in the local population.

The sports centre is becoming more popular locally, but it has an uncertain future.

Greenspace Study

The greenspace study (outlined in more detail in Chapter 5) looked at National Playing Fields Association standards, UDP standards and also at greenspace quality throughout Beeston Hill and Holbeck.

National Playing Fields Association

> The NPFA standards suggest there should be 2.4ha per 1000 population. This study shows that there is 1.98 ha (this includes facilities adjacent).

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Other issues raised:

> Secure the future of South Leeds Sports Centre

> Better quality greenspace needed

> Improve access to greenspace

> Redevelop Matthew Murray School and invest in improving greenspace throughout Holbeck

> The area needs better facilities generally – in particular, better sports/community/library facilities designed to meet the needs of the population today and in the future

> The following improvements are needed:

- Better lighting- More regular litter collection - Better maintenance of grass and shrubbery- Wider footpaths - Sturdier fences- More landscaping


> The City Council and other organisations to work closely with local people to ensure the local people have access to better quality and wider ranging activities and facilities

> The City Council will consider the provision of facilities in terms of both Holbeck and Holbeck Urban Village residents

> The City Council will work with Sport England to ensure that redevelopment will result in greenspace improvements throughout Holbeck

> The City Council will consult with local people and the ‘Friends of Holbeck Moor’ on a masterplan for Holbeck Moor

> The council will work with the local community to explore ways to improve existing community and leisure facilities

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Work in progress

The PFI scheme will address issues in Council-owned housing in Holbeck and West Hunslet. This is a multi-million pound scheme to undertake improvements to property, including the redevelopment of unsustainable properties, conversions, refurbishment, environmental improvements and the construction of new homes for rent. Further design work and consultation will be undertaken on this.

The redevelopment of the Matthew Murray site, Holbeck Towers and improvement to back to backs and terraces is a once in a lifetime opportunity to achieve transformational improvements for new and existing residents.

The Scale of change

In terms of housing, the scale of change in Holbeck will be the most significant since Holbeck Towers were built in the 1960’s. The key changes will be:

Housing PFI Scheme

The Housing PFI Scheme will have a major impact on Holbeck. The most obvious change will be the demolition of Holbeck Towers, which will not only have a major impact on the skyline but will also address poor housing and increasing levels of anti social behaviour. Although precise figures are not yet known for replacement properties, redevelopment will result in 420 refurbished properties and 275 new build.

Back to Backs

There will be a relatively small amount of selective demolition of some back to back streets during the lifetime of this plan. As shown on page 27 a first phase has already been agreed. This will involve the demolition of 120 back to back properties and the replacement with about 50 properties.

The housing PFI Scheme also includes the refurbishment of 69 back to backs.

Matthew Murray

Indicative designs have been drafted for the development of housing on this site, largely family homes with private gardens, although there is an opportunity for other higher density house types. Perhaps as many as 200 new homes could be built on this site.

chapter 4. SUSTAinAblE DEVElOPMEnT OPPORTUniTiES

Strategic aims:

To ensure that all development sites in holbeck will make a positive contribution to the development of a sustainable community and deliver specific regeneration benefits that have

been agreed with local residents and stakeholderscreating a sustainable community in holbeck will mean meeting the diverse housing needs and aspirations of local people and future residents. This Plan seeks to provide high quality

refurbishment and new build houses and flats of various sizes and types, offering tenure choice - for families and for those without children.

What have local people said?

> Local residents are happy to see the development of some greenspace at the Matthew Murray site in return for greenspace improvements throughout Holbeck

> There is general support for the demolition of Holbeck Towers

> There is general support for the principle of some selective demolition of back to backs

> Despite some serious local problems with back to backs there is a fondness for them among many local people and a strong desire to refurbish the best ones

> Strong desire from residents that new developments should contribute towards a new and improved pedestrian and cycle network

> ‘Designing out crime’ interventions strongly supported by the community and should be applied to all new development

> Strong desire from residents that new developments should contribute towards a new and improved pedestrian and cycle network

> Managing change, particularly associated with demolition (see page 27)

> Dates for demolition of Holbeck Towers and the Runswicks (page 26 and 27)

> How best to promote the regeneration of the area. (page 26 and 27)

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See Development Principles page 31

The ingramsOpportunity for environmental and community safety improvements


kenneth St / ingram RoadMixed use (residential/employment) site

See Delivery and Funding page 57


The PleasantsOpportunity for heritage led regeneration



Shafton lane AllotmentsFunding secured to refurbish allotmentsSee Delivery and Funding page 55

See Development Principles page 24-25

Matthew Murray New residential, major greenspace improvements and integration with surrounding area



The Old chapelRefurbishment and expansion opportunitySee Delivery and Funding page 58


Meynell heightsOpportunity for sustainable housing refurbishment



ninevah Road / bridge StMixed use development site (residential-employment-office)



holbeck local centre/ Former ‘kwik Save’Opportunity for:

> new and improved retail> shop front improvements> new residential

See Delivery and Funding page 54 & 57


Pedestrians and cyclists15 improvements put forward to improve walking and cycling within and to/from Holbeck



holbeck TowersMajor opportunity for a landmark residential development



holbeck MoorWork with residents and ‘friends of Holbeck Moor’ to produce and deliver a masterplan



GreenspaceRedevelopment to deliver high quality, usable greenspace for allSee Delivery and Funding page 58


back-to-backs (Phase 1)Selective redevelopment and refurbishment to improve housing conditions and maximise regeneration benefits



‘holbeck Triangle’Possible new site for community facility



Shafton lane pitchesNew and improved playing pitches



‘Spotted cow’Opportunity for:

> new retail> new residential



charles StreetSuitable for:

> residential > retail> leisure> community> greenspace



The GaitskellsThe redeveloped Holbeck Towers and environmental improvements will improve the amenity and well-being of nearby residentsSee Delivery and Funding page 56

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Planning Requirements

Environment and Sustainable Practices See Chapter 7.

Greenspace See Chapter 5.

Requirements for the submission of a planning application There will be differences between sites but generally the following will be required for major development sites:

> Sustainability assessment

> Transport statement or assessment

> Design and access statement

> Statement of Community Involvement

> Sustainable Drainage Strategy

> Site investigation (mining/stability)

> Desktop contamination study

> Phasing and Implementation Plan

> Affordable housing statement (where applicable)

> Travel Plan

> S106 statement

The planning system should be used to help secure local labour agreements, a report has recommended.

Gender impact assessments should be routinely included in regeneration proposals, while gender equality must be taken into account when all regeneration programmes are considered.

Planning agreements Affordable housing requirements :- Holbeck falls within the City Centre Housing Market Zone in the adopted affordable housing SPG, where there is a requirement for 15% affordable housing, of which 40% should be social rented accommodation and 60% submarket.

Greenspace requirements – All developer contributions should be in accordance with SPG Note 4, Greenspace in relation to new housing development’ (1998)

Educational requirements – SPG 11 ‘Contributions for school provision’. A threshold of 50 dwellings or more, or sites of 2 hectares or more will determine whether proposed housing developments should qualify for consideration of the need to provide educational benefits. The recommendation will be based on an estimate of the number of new pupils that a development will generate that cannot reasonably be accommodated by existing school capacity in the locality. The contribution required will equate to the cost of providing the additional school infrastructure necessary.

Public Transport - for major developments.

Supplementary Planning Advice The following relevant adopted/draft Supplementary Planning Guidance documents are a material consideration for the determination of planning applications in the area:

‘Beeston Hill and Holbeck Land Use Framework’

‘Neighbourhoods for Living’ (adopted Dec 2003)

‘Design for Streets’ (adopted 2008)

‘Sustainable Design and Construction’ (adopted Spring 2008)

‘Sustainable Urban Drainage’ (adopted 2007)

Green Travel Plan (adopted 2008)

Greenspace Relating to New Housing Development (adopted 1998)

Section 106 Contributions for School Provision (adopted

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Parking Parking should be provided within the cartilage of new developments at the following (maximum) guidelines:

2 spaces per dwelling for 3 bed + visitor parking1.5 spaces per dwelling for 2 bed house/flats + visitor parking1 space per dwelling for 1 bed houses/flats + visitor parking

Visitor parking is to be provided at 1 per 4 dwellingsGarages will only count as half a parking space

These are guidelines and there are other factors that could influence parking requirements such as type of housing, proximity to public transport routes, availability of on-street parking etc. Higher or lower parking provision will need to be justified

Car parking should be safely located and remote car parking courts will not be acceptable

Motorbikes

Cycles - Provision of 1 long stay cycle space per flat (if applicable)

Developer Forum

The council has set up a developer forum where all sections of the construction community working in Holbeck, can network, identify common interests, share and disseminate best practices, examine issues, take action on them, and discuss future plans and developments.

A key objective of the forum will be to actively encourage these companies to work together to develop a strong local voice in the industry and increasing the links with schools, colleges and training providers.

Other initiatives

Inclusion Strategy This strategy aims to break down the rim of disconnectivity between the Holbeck Urban Village and the neighbouring residential areas. This will be achieved by closer understanding and working, building on the current and potential strengths of both regeneration areas and ensuring that future developments are complementary.

The Vision:-

> Holbeck and Beeston Hill benefit economically from the development of Holbeck Urban Village.

> The regeneration of the two areas complement each other as much as possible and the communities of the two areas become fully integrated.

> The most is made of each other’s strengths, assets and resources

> Both areas encourage and facilitate cohesion, residents mixing across perceived boundaries, and positive views from residents of one area towards the other

Strategy:-

> To ensure complementary provision of housing

> To promote and influence the appropriate development of sites that act as key links

> To provide complementary retail opportunities for all residents

> To strengthen existing facilities and ensure new developments are complementary

> To encourage improved health facilities for both areas

> To develop a standard of at least good quality public realm in key cross-over areas

> To promote and achieve better links between businesses and enterprises

> To maximise the opportunities provided by developments in HUV to promote and deliver improved skills and job opportunities to residents in Beeston Hill & Holbeck

> To ensure that both areas are as safe as possible for local residents and businesses

> To improve access from both areas into the other

> To facilitate informal and formal opportunities for residents to interact together more

Urban Green Corridor This project is at an early stage. The purpose of the project is to:

> Address environmental degradation and support social inclusion through the development of an area based and community focused environmental improvement project.

> Focusing on walking and cycling routes improve legibility and connectivity to the city centre and other destinations for the communities of Beeston Hill, West Hunslet, Holbeck and Holbeck Urban Village.

> Enable the unemployed and other local residents to have an active stake in the delivery of the environmental improvements through a dedicated training and skills programme

> Improve perceptions of the area, investor confidence and community pride by remediating and landscaping brownfield and other land which will support the delivery of established regeneration objectives and add value to existing and future projects and plans.

> To celebrate and raise awareness of the history and heritage of the area.

Potential phase 1

Focus on Holbeck and Holbeck Urban Village spaces and connections.

Potential phase 2

Further develop the project to encompass the wider Beeston Hill and West Hunslet area.

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Development Principles and Regeneration benefits

Uses:

> Residential

> Greenspace

> Other uses will be considered, subject to regeneration and community benefit

Urban design> Creation of safe streets and a legible urban form

> Strong attention should be paid to the quality of the public realm, with expenditure on materials, details, landscape, boundary treatments, etc.

> A strong ‘sense of place’

> Sustainable design and construction should characterise future development of the area at all levels, from the overall layout through to individual buildings

Environmental Sustainability

SEE CHAPTER 7

Must comply with SPD ‘Sustainable Design and Construction’

Greenspace> The redevelopment of the site is an opportunity to

improve greenspace throughout Holbeck. This may involve the following:

- Publicly accessible on-site usable greenspace – to be a single area of greenspace with a clear identity

- New greenspace to act as focal point for new development and as a link with existing residential areas

- Rationalisation and improvement of Shafton lane allotments and playing pitches

- Contribution to off-site all weather playing pitches

- Contribution to new changing facilities

- Strengthen the ‘Urban Green Corridor’

Housing

> Opportunity for the development of new homes (A minimum of 25% affordable housing, mix of housing types, including family housing)

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Site: Matthew Murray

The former Matthew Murray school buildings were demolished in 2006 and a replacement school (and playing pitches) provided at the new South Leeds High School. Consultation on the draft regeneration plan showed that there was a high level of support (95% of those who responded) for residential development of this site. This wasn’t unqualified support, it was given on the basis that there would be a significant improvement to greenspace throughout Holbeck, as well as other regeneration benefits.

Proposal: Preparation of planning brief or masterplan

Phase 1 – development of site of former school buildings

Phase 2 – part development of greenspace (former playing pitches), subject to consultation with Sport England and further consultation with the local community. (See pages 36 and 37 for further information regarding greenspace issues and the Beeston Hill and Holbeck Greenspace study)

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Site: Matthew Murray (continued) Development Principles and Regeneration benefits

A highways feasibility study will be produced to explore all development options

Highways and movement

> New development must be easily accessible for pedestrians and cyclists

> Improvements to Brown Lane East

> Improvements to Brown Lane East/Top Moor Side junction

> Contribution towards the creation of a green boulevard, including traffic calming measures

> Improved pedestrian and cycle route around the site

Landscaping

> Landscape to be designed as an integral part of the development

Play area

> Provision of children’s play area (if residential development)

Nature conservation

> The design of this development should enhance existing wildlife habitats and if possible create new areas for wildlife

> Development of the site should not have a negative effect on the migration of species

Consulation

> Given the importance of this site to Holbeck it is recommended that consultation is undertaken at an early stage

(for other relevant policies refer to Chapter 7 ‘Design and Sustainability’ (page 46) and Chapter 6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)

Proposal: Preparation of planning brief or masterplan

Phase 1 – development of site of former school buildings

Phase 2 – development (part) of greenspace, subject to greenspace study

Site: Nineveh Road/Bridge Street

This site has long been identified as a key site linking Holbeck Urban Village and Holbeck.


. Uses - opportunity for mixed use development:

> Employment

> Residential

> Greenspace

> Other uses will be considered, subject to regeneration benefit

Urban design

> Establish clear links with Holbeck Urban Village through similar surfacing materials, details and treatment of the public realm, particularly along routes to HUV

> Bring existing historic buildings back into active use through refurbishment and enhancement

Highways and Movement

> Opportunity to link to the viaduct

> Potential to improve Ninevah Road/Bridge Street

> To form a link for pedestrians between Holbeck and Holbeck urban Village

> Development of high quality public realm area – must be inviting, open and permeable


Proposal: Planning framework to be produced for this site and area to the North

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Site: Holbeck Towers / Charles Street

Leeds City Council is making a major contribution to the regeneration of Beeston Hill & Holbeck through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI).

The PFI contract with the private sector will be for the refurbishment of Council properties, construction of new Council homes, some environmental improvements and maintenance of all elements over a 20 year period.

The existing 5 tower blocks fronting Holbeck Moor will be demolished in 2010 and new council properties will be developed on the site by the PFI contractor.

Outline Planning consent has been granted for this site. The contractor selected to deliver the works will submit a final planning application for the site.


Proposal: Redevelopment of all 5 towers for new residential development (Gaitskell Grange, Gaitskell Court, Holbeck Towers 1-3)

* Opportunity to explore other uses on part of site (expansion of Holbeck local centre)

Proposal: Edge of local centre site suitable for:

> residential > retail> leisure> community> greenspace

Uses:

> Residential

> Greenspace

* Also, opportunity to explore expansion of Holbeck local centre

Scale

> Redevelopment proposals must respect the context and character of Holbeck

> The height and scale of new development should complement its setting

Urban design

> New development should clearly define the edge of Holbeck Moor

> New development along the Moor should not evoke a domestic character, rather it should enhance its setting and clearly reflect the qualitative aspirations of the Holbeck Regeneration Plan

> New development should build on the best characteristics of the area and enhancing the ‘sense of place’

> Clearly define the edge of Holbeck Moor, providing a high level of natural surveillance

> Redevelopment is as an opportunity to reflect existing and proposed development along Top Moor Side opposite.

> ‘Designing out crime’ principles must be integral to the design

> Public art, for example earthworks, lighting or paving treatments, should be explored to reinforce distinctiveness and a ‘sense of place’

Greenspace> Integrate with Holbeck Moor

> Creation of a new area of high quality usable greenspace


> Retain Holbeck Moor Road as a key bus route

> Development of safe, clear pedestrian routes through new development to adjacent housing and Holbeck Moor/Holbeck Local Centre

Landscaping

> Landscaping to be designed as an integral part of the development, with a strong relationship and enhancement to Holbeck Moor

> A survey of all existing trees and shrubs (including those within 10 metres of the site) must be carried out by a qualified professional

> The inclusion of locally-native plant species in new landscape proposals will be encouraged

Public art

> Major public art feature/s to assist the creation of a ‘sense of place’

> Visual interest and identity should be maximised through a low energy floodlighting scheme


> New homes to meet ‘code for sustainable homes’ level 3, as a minimum

Social

> An officer working group will investigate ways to provide additional support before and after demolition



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Site: Back to Backs and terraces – The Runswicks

The ‘Type 1’ and ‘Type 2’ back-to-backs display poor design characteristics which make it difficult to achieve the governments ‘decent homes’ standard or to meet the requirements of the Housing ‘Health and Safety’ Rating Scheme defined by the Housing Act 2004.

Consultation on the draft regeneration plan showed support for selective demolition and rebuild, but a strong desire for further information – for example, which streets will be affected and what types of housing will replace the demolished properties. Although more consultation and investigation is needed this plan puts forward a priority area for selective demolition, centred on Brown Lane East, Top Moor Side and part of the Runswicks.

The Chevin Housing Association will develop ‘The Runswicks’ site for affordable homes.


Proposal:Selective demolition and refurbishment centred on Brown Lane East, Top Moor Side and part of the Runswicks

Further consultation to be undertaken to agree further phases of redevelopment or refurbishment, subject to funding

. Uses:

> Residential

Aims> Creation of a micro-community zone

> Improved natural surveillance and community safety

> Private garden for all neighbourhood

> Visually enhanced

> Semi-private space to dwellings

Urban design

> Maximise the value of the existing character

> Innovation should characterise refurbishment and redevelopment options, using the creative application of proven technologies and techniques, applied with respect for the built heritage of the area and its people


> Selective demolition will enable the delivery of a boulevard for Brown Lane East

> Rationalisation of junction to Top Moor Side

> Creation of a new junction at Top Moor Side/Brown Lane East

> Improved pedestrian links to the moor

> Internal highway improvements to homezone standards

Social

> Phase 1 demolition 2010

> High proportion of residents rehoused locally by Aire Valley Homes

> Priority support provided in rehousing those with special needs

> Further consultation to take place on additional phases and refurbishment options

> Resident safety and amenity will be given priority during demolition and refurbishment

> As a result of requests from ‘Voices of Holbeck’ and others, promotional banners to be erected to promote this and other regeneration schemes in Holbeck

> Office Working Group will investigate ways to provide additional before and after demolition.

Environmental Sustainability> New homes to meet ‘code for sustainable homes’

level 3, as a minimum

Business

> Two small businesses (take-aways) form part of the development site. The Council will work with the owners of these businesses to secure relocation within Holbeck



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Site: Back to Backs and terraces – refurbishment options

The Majority of back-to-backs and terraces in Holbeck will be retained – there are a broad range of refurbishment options which may be suitable. The PFI Scheme will fund the refurbishment of 56 properties.

Proposal:To ensure sustainable refurbishment of back-to-backs and terraces

Further consultation to be undertaken to agree further phases of redevelopment or refurbishment


Aims

> Retention of those areas which are stable. Popular and attractive

> A safe environment for all

> A visually enhanced environment

Urban design

> Improve the environmental and energy performance of existing dwellings

> Maximise the value of existing character and qualities in future considerations

> Innovation should characterise refurbishment and redevelopment options, but innovation should be taken to mean the creative application of proven technologies and techniques, and should be applied within a working context of respect for the built heritage of the area and its people


> Internal highway improvements to homezone standard

Social

> A dedicated officer will work closely with residents on all refurbishment schemes

> Special support will be available for those with special needs (older people, those with children, the disabled and others)



> Refurbishment should prioritise the need to reduce fuel bills and target energy efficiency


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Site: Meynell Heights

Leeds City Council is making a major contribution to the regeneration of Beeston Hill & Holbeck through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI). The Council has been awarded PFI credits by the government and is now undertaking the procurement of a contractor for the works.

The PFI contract with the private sector will be for the refurbishment of Council properties, construction of new Council homes, some environmental improvements and maintenance of all elements over a 20 year period .

Meynell Heights is included in this scheme for refurbishment. Improvements to Meynell Heights will include modern door entry systems and CCTV to improve security, external cladding and new windows, upgrading of communal areas and new kitchens, bathrooms and re-wiring to the flats.

Proposal:


Refurbishment of landmark building, to include proposals to make the building function far better at ground level

Uses:

> Residential

Urban design

> Sustainability should be a key driver for refurbishment or redevelopment of this landmark building

> Ground floor landscape treatments should create a high-quality setting for the existing building, whilst addressing very real security issues for ground-floor uses and/or residents

> External lighting (public art) should be considered to create visual links with reciprocal city centre sites

Greenspace

> This is an opportunity to create a better setting for the ‘Holbeck Link’ leading from St Matthews to the viaduct


Agreed Works

The PFI Output Specification outlines the following :

> A number of small infill sites have been identified which will assist in defining the edges of the neighbourhood and address areas of poor hard landscaping

> The primary pedestrian footpath (which will continue the new build site) will be resurfaced with a material which distinguishes it from secondary routes

> Resurfacing of neighbourhood footpaths and car parks which are unadopted

> Improving lighting where necessary (in liaison with lighting PFI Contractor)

> The alley gating of some footpaths

> The provision of additional garden fencing to City Council Homes and the treatment of unsightly back garden boundary treatments

> A soft landscaping scheme will be applied to the shared gardens of low rise flats

> Improvements to areas of semi private green space including fencing and planting, plus the planting of additional street trees

> New car parking bays will be created to allow residents to park nearer to their home

> Private gardens will be created at the base of Meynell Heights along with increased access to car parking

Recycling

> The Council will provide new, communal recycling facilities for residents of Meynell Heights

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Site: The Gaitskells

The redevelopment of Holbeck Towers offers an opportunity to tackle some of the environmental problems of the residential area behind the towers. Consultation has shown a desire for improvements which would improve community safety.


The PFI environmental improvement scheme includes:

> Improved pedestrian and cycle links

> Pedestrian and cycle link to Holbeck Moor and beyond

> Improvements to bin yards

> ‘Greening’ and softening of streetscape

> New fencing (long lasting and sturdy materials)

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> The needs of children to be taken into account in all improvement proposals



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Site: The Pleasants

The Pleasants offer an opportunity to secure a high quality refurbishment of terraced properties in a highly visible location. Consultation has shown a desire for improvements which would improve community safety.

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Urban design

> Heritage-led refurbishment of the Pleasants should be seen as an early-win signpost to the ongoing regeneration of the area, and a tribute in its own right to the history to be found there.

> Link the area better with the rest of Holbeck Centre



Social

> For a number of years there has been an issue with prostitution in this area, increasing with the closure of Kwik Save. Any proposals for refurbishment or redevelopment of Kwik Save must address this issue to the satisfaction of the Council’s community safety officer


Proposal:Sustainable residential refurbishment (subject to funding)

Work with West Yorkshire Police to reduce anti-social behaviour

Proposal:Consultation has been undertaken with residents on a environmental improvement scheme, to be delivered as part of the PFI Housing Scheme

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Site: Holbeck ‘triangle’

There was a library on this site until it was demolished in the 1970’s and returned to greenspace. Although there was little interest expressed in this during consultation, there is a strong desire for improved community facilities in Holbeck.


Uses:

> Community

> Greenspace

> Market area

> Public art

Urban design> New development should incorporate and signpost all

of the aspirations for the future of the area in terms of sustainability (perhaps expressed in the form and appearance of the building), quality of building materials, parking, quality of the public realm and boundary treatments and the inclusion of imaginative landscaping solutions

> The creation of a unique feature building without blocking the view into and out of the moor


> Access from Holbeck Moor Road

> Services and disable parking to be incorporated – no other parking will be required


> Any development on this sensitive and prominent site would need to deliver exemplary environmental standards


This drawing can be downloaded at www.leeds.gov.uk/beestonhillandholbeck

Site: Ingrams/Balm Road

A stable area but in need of environmental and community safety improvements. However this area is not considered to be a priority in comparison to other areas nearby


ProposalCouncil property refurbishments and environmental improvements

Possible refurbishment opportunities

> Improved security - alarms, doors, windows etc.

> Improved pedestrian and cycle links

> Improve condition of bin yards

> Remove graffiti

> Level and repair roads and pavements

> Community involvement in design of refurbishment proposals

> ‘Greening’ and softening of streetscape

> Roof repairs and insulation

> Internal improvements

> Clean up litter

> New fencing

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Site: Kenneth Street / Ingram Road

Kenneth Street is in Council ownership and a former light industrial estate, now cleared. Ingram Road is an area undergoing change through restructuring of light industry. Once the Matthew Murray site is developed for residential it is likely that there will be considerable opportunities for further residential development.


Uses - opportunity for mixed use development:

> Employment

> Greenspace

> Residential

Urban design

> Key opportunity for new development overlooking the allotments

> Opportunity to enhance the pedestrian link from Matthew Murray to the viaduct

> Development to face onto the viaduct and existing areas of housing

Social

> Opportunity for live-work units


> New homes to meet ‘code for sustainable homes’ level 4


> Internal highway improvements to homezone standard

> Provision of a green link to the playing pitches and allotments, connecting Ingram Road Primary


Proposal:Opportunity to explore the potential for mixed use development for employment/residential via Matthew Murray brief / masterplan

Site: The Old Chapel

Recording studio in the heart of Holbeck.


Urban design

> Ensure that refurbishment and redevelopment enhances the character of this building and positively contributes towards the ‘sense of place’

Employment

> Opportunity for young people to benefit from training

Social

> An opportunity to create a facility to give local young people something constructive to do in the evening


> Refurbishment offers opportunities to improve BREEAM rating

Highways and movement> Include that the old chapel in the ‘Holbeck Green

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Retail Study - conclusions

The study concluded that as well as private benefits, increased retail provision can bring many social oreconomic benefits to disadvantaged communities including:

Physically regenerating sites and their surrounds Regeneration of Brownfield sites can contribute to the economic regeneration of an area by significantly improving the appearance of the location which can help to attract further business to the surrounding area;

Reviving the local economy and generating employment opportunities Increasing retail provision can contribute to the economic regeneration of deprived areas as more businesses are drawn to an area when the initial investors demonstrate the area’s profit potential and this in turn leads to more job creation. Moreover, retail employment is often used as a stepping stone to employment in other sectors of the economy, so spreading the effects of the retail-led regeneration into other areas of the economy.

Addressing issues of social inclusionIncreasing retail provision in underserved and deprived areas can address issues of social exclusion by providing communities with improved access to goods and services and by providing the resident population with employment opportunities. Increasing the number of retail jobs available can help to

Overall, this study illustrates that there are business opportunities and potential sites to be exploited from investing in Holbeck and Beeston Hill, even with the credit crunch. In addition to private commercial benefits, there are wider economic and social benefits to disadvantaged communities from the increase in retail development.

Retail Feasibility for holbeck and beeston hillYorkshire Forward and Leeds City Council appointed consultants to consider the retail feasibility of the Holbeck area (including Holbeck Urban Village) in November 2008. The need for this advice grew out of a draft Inclusion Strategy to promote better social and economic inclusion between Holbeck Urban Village and Beeston Hill and Holbeck.

Holbeck Urban Village and the Beeston Hill and Holbeck schemes are closely co-located and provide major opportunities to ensure that developments are sustainable and have strong and beneficial links. Although the two areas are distinct in almost every way, it is imperative that a unity of approach between them will ensure that each can maximise regeneration benefits and sustainability.

Work on an Inclusion Strategy has identified a series of priorities, both economic and social which need to be put in place to better integrate the two areas. It is clear that both communities can benefit from each other and the focus over the next few years will be to ensure that the regeneration benefit for residents in both communities is maximised.

hOlbEck lOcAl cEnTRE

The future of Holbeck Local Centre has become more important to local people in recent years. Feedback at community meetings during 2009 have highlighted concerns about managing change resulting from the demolition of Holbeck Towers and some back to backs.


> Recognise that Holbeck Local Centre is an important focus for the community

> To build on Holbeck Local Centre’s ability to offer a wide range of services and facilities to existing and new residents and existing and new workers.

> Holbeck Local Centre needs to be made more attractive and needs a clear identity and ‘focal point’

> The whole area needs to be more pedestrian friendly – there is a lack of crossings

> More shops and facilities needed – the lack of shops and facilities has a particularly bad effect on the elderly in the area

> Better links are needed to and from the existing and new residential areas within Holbeck

> More can be done to ‘design out crime’ – need security cameras, better lighting and street patrols

> The quality and accessibility of greenspace needs to be improved

> More needs to be done for young people in general – both day and night

> Keep the need for CCTV under review

A number of sites were highlighted by Lambert Smith Hampton as worthy of further investigation. Sites in Holbeck or within easy walking distance are highlighted:

Short Term (0 - 2 years)

> Former Maumoniat Supermarket, Dewsbury Road> Former Kwiksave, Domestic Street> Former Kwiksave, Dewsbury Road> Former Spotted Cow, Top Moorside/Shafton Lane

Medium Term (2 - 5 years)

> Extended former Kwiksave, Domestic Street> Extended former Kwiksave, Dewsbury Road

Long Term (5+ years)

> Police Station Site – Dewsbury Road/Tunstall Road

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Site: ‘Kwik Save’/ Retail/’Spotted Cow’

‘Kwik Save’ closed in 2007 and Holbeck is currently without a supermarket.

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> Opportunity to link with the Ingram estate

> New development should incorporate and signpost all of the aspirations for the future of the area in terms of sustainability (perhaps expressed in the form and appearance of new or refurbished buildings), quality of building materials, parking, quality of the public realm and boundary treatments and the inclusion of imaginative landscaping solutions

Employment

> Opportunity for live-work


> Provision of a green link to the playing pitches and allotments, connecting Ingram Road Primary

> Ensure that new retail development is well connected to serve the needs of Holbeck and Holbeck Urban Village residents


Proposal:Progress, as a priority, investigation into securing a replacement food supermarket for Holbeck Local Centre. This may be a refurbished store, or a comprehensive redevelopment (see sketch)

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> As ‘Holbeck Triangle’ page 31 (subject for feasibility and further consultation)

Site: Holbeck Library Proposal Development Principles

To keep the opportunities to improve the library service in Holbeck under review

> Refurbishment works to respect and enhance the traditional character of Holbeck Local Centre

Site: Domestic Street / Top Moor Side Proposal Development Principles

Investigate funding opportunities to improve shop frontages within Holbeck Local Centre.

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Site: Signs (including temporary banners) Proposal Development Principles

Promote local assets better – Holbeck Mills, Matthew Murray memorial, St Matthews, Holbeck Moor as well as Holbeck generally

Promote the regeneration of the area through the use of temporary banners at development sites and other locations

> Any refurbishment should enhance the character and setting of the Listed Building

Site: Holbeck Mills Proposal Development Principles

> Explore the opportunities to celebrate the building, such as a floodlighting scheme

> Any refurbishment should enhance the character and setting of the Listed Building

Site: St Matthews Community Centre Proposal Development Principles

> Submit bids for refurbishment (subject to availability)

Holbeck Library is well located on domestic Street but the opportunities for refurbishment and improvement are limited

Under-performing Local Centre with great potential for improvement

Opportunity to improve the image and identity of Holbeck with new signs, both directional signs and those celebrating the rich heritage of Holbeck

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Holbeck Moor has a great deal of underlying potential - historic, open character, distant views and ‘village green’ feel. It is well used by the local community but it is clear from consultation that has been undertaken that the moor does not serve all of the community and substantial improvements are needed. The City Council have been working with Groundwork Leeds and local people to draw up a ‘Masterplan’ for the Moor to ensure its sustainable for future at the heart of the community.

Matthew Murray

The redevelopment of the Matthew Murray site presents Holbeck with a major opportunity to improve greenspace throughout the Holbeck area (see page 37 for full details). The school closed in 2006 and new playing pitches have been provided at the new South Leeds High School. Local people have expressed an aspiration for the redevelopment of the Matthew Murray site whilst ensuring that greenspace improvements are made throughout Holbeck to compensate.

Greenspace provision and quality needs to be considered not just in terms of providing for existing users but, crucially, to attract new users.

An assessment of existing greenspace has been undertaken by Bauman Lyons consultants. This concludes that the area is not short of greenspace but that there is a problem with location, quality and accessibility.

beeston hill & holbeck Greenspace Study

This report looked at accessible greenspace within the Beeston Hill and Holbeck area of 0.2 hectares or more, and was undertaken in line with the approach to be adopted for a citywide review (to commence in January 2008).

The greenspace study gives a good steer for greenspace in the area - it considers a wide range of standards (NPFA, UDP) and it also considers quality issues and the findings of recent consultation.

National Playing Fields Association standards are for sport only and they are not adopted requirements for Leeds City Council. However, they do provide a useful reference point for assessing sport related greenspace levels.

The NPFA standards suggest there should be 2.4ha per 1000 population. Based on the greenspace use of local residents, the study shows that within the Beeston Hill and Holbeck regeneration area there is 1.98 ha of playing pitches per 1,000 population. This figure includes playing pitches at Beggars Hill and facilities at the John Charles Stadium.

The UDP greenspace standards relates to local amenity space (0.2 hectares per 50 dwellings), local recreation areas (2.8 hectares within 400 metres) and neighbourhood/district park (12 hectares within 800 metres). However, a full assessment of each of these categories is not within the scope of the local study (it will be considered as part of the city-wide study). However, much of the designated regeneration area has at least some access to greenspace within 400m and 800m.

In terms of greenspace quality, the assessment included a total of 25 sites. Scored out of 10, the average over the whole regeneration area was 5.17 (considered as ‘fair’). This aspect of the study was clear-cut, highlighting a need for quality improvements to greenspace.

conclusion

Based on accessibility there is almost 2ha of playing pitches per 1,000 population. While still below the 2.4ha set out by the NPFA Six Acre standard it does represent a significant level of provision within and in close proximity to the regeneration area.

Furthermore, It is considered that with the proposed new senior pitch at Shafton Lane and the improvements to the quality and accessibility of greenspace there will not only be enough playing pitches to meet local needs but that the improvement in the quality of greenspace will increase use.

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Strategic aim:

To ensure that all residents of holbeck are within walking distance of, or have easy access to, a quality local open green area suitable for a wide range of active and passive recreation

> Better maintenance of grass and shrubbery

> New sporting facilities are needed to meet the needs of todays population

> The full potential of Holbeck Moor is not realised – many suggestions put forward including better lighting, improved play area, fencing, new seating and bins, landscaping and a new library or café on the corner of the moor by St Matthews

> Strong support for improvements to Shafton Lane pitches, the allotments and the development of a green link to/from the school

> Improvements to greenspace generally needs to take place before major redevelopment of the area

Opportunities and challenges

Greenspace in Holbeck is central to the regeneration of the area. As an area with some of the worst health statistics in the country improving the quality and accessibility of local greenspace and providing new facilities must be a priority.

There is a need to reconsider greenspace throughout the Holbeck area so that it better serves the community and the needs of residents now and in the future.

There is also a major opportunity to share facilities with residents of Holbeck Urban Village and this also presents funding opportunities for Holbeck.

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> Improvements needed to quality of facilities

> Strong local support for the principle of developing some of the Matthew Murray greenspace in order to deliver high quality greenspace improvements throughout Holbeck

> Greenspace areas in Holbeck have many anti-social behaviour problems and any improvements need to tackle the safety, security and comfort of users

> Strong desire to develop safe and attractive walking and cycling routes to/from greenspace


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ciTY WiDE PRiORiTiES

The Parks and Green Space Strategy for Leeds sets out key priorities to 2020 in achieving a vision where quality, accessible parks and green spaces are at the heart of the community, designed to meet the needs of everyone who lives, works, visits or invests in Leeds, both now and in the future.

The Strategy is centred on the following themes and key aims:

Places for People: to engage the community in promoting parks and green spaces as accessible places for everyone to experience and enjoy

Quality Places: To provide good quality parks and green spaces that are well managed and provide a range of attractive facilities

Sustaining the Green Realm: To plan for the development of new and to protect existing parks and green spaces that will offer lasting social, cultural and environmental benefits for the people of Leeds

Creating a Healthier City: To promote parks and green spaces to improve health and well being and prevent disease through physical activity, play, relaxation and contemplation

An Enabler for Regeneration: To promote liveability and the economic benefits of quality parks and green space provision as an integral part of major regeneration projects

Delivering the Strategy: To engage partners in supporting and delivering the Parks and Green Space Strategy

Site: Holbeck Moor (See ‘Vision’ Plan page 4)

> Greater use of greenspace and playing pitches

> Improved participation in sport and recreation by local people

> Improved local health

> Greater use of the moor for informal recreation

> To assist greater walking and cycling throughout Holbeck

> Increased ‘sense of place’

> Community meeting point

> Social cohesion

Aims and objectivesProposal

A masterplan for Holbeck Moor, to be produced with the assistance of ‘the Friends of Holbeck Moor’, local residents and other stakeholders

The masterplan should address the following community priorities identified during consultation on the draft plan:

> Better lighting

> Improvements to the play area

> Improvements to make the moor safer and more secure

> Landscaping measures to make the moor more attractive and reduce noise from the motorway

> Increase opportunities for community events

> Improved opportunities for sport

> Retention of the play area and football pitch

> Opportunity for larger, forest-scale trees

> Opportunity for outdoor market

> Dedicated area for young people

> Opportunity for earth mounding

Consultation has highlighted the importance of the moor to local people as well as the unhappiness that many people have expressed (lack of facilities, anti social behaviour and maintenance issues).

A conceptual Masterplan has been produced by Groundwork Leeds and agreed with the Friends of Holbeck Moor and the City Council. It is proposed that this masterplan will be phased over a number of years.

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Site: Shafton Lane Playing Fields (See ‘Vision’ Plan page 4)

> Greater use of greenspace and playing pitches

> Improved participation in sport and recreation by Ingram Road pupils

> Improved local health

> Improved security

> Ensure adequate security

Aims and objectivesOpportunity

Consultation with the local community and other expressions of need have identified a number of aspirations/suggestions:

> Creation of a new senior pitch (to include drainage to Sport England guidelines)

> Improvement to junior pitch (to include drainage to Sport England guidelines)

> Creation of a ‘green link’ to Ingram Road Primary

> Security measures to protect the site from illegal dumping and travellers

> a 4 team changing facility to support the improvements to the playing pitches.

> Ensure that the boundary with the allotments is secure

> Consider the need for a park warden

These playing fields are in need of improvement: they have drainage problems, are relatively inaccessible and suffer from poor security. There is an opportunity for the local community to use these pitches more but this needs to be undertaken with adequate security measures being introduced. This would also need to be undertaken with a marketing strategy to ensure that improved facilities were used. The pitches are currently used by Ingram Road Primary School itself and Churwell Lions FC junior football club, a large Charter Standard Football Club.

Delivery: Further feasibility work is required due to impact of recession and reduced levels of funding


Site: Shafton Lane Allotments (See ‘Vision’ Plan page 4)

> To increase the use of allotments

> Improve local health

> Encourage cross-cultural integration

> Improve local well-being

> Promote fresh or organic food


> Set up a local allotments group to oversee improvements and management

Funding has been secured to refurbish the allotments and bring the whole site into use

Delivery: Via redevelopment of Matthew Murray and Ingram Road/Kenneth street sites

Site: St Mathews Cemetery (See ‘Vision’ Plan page 4)

> Greater use of greenspace

> Safe and attractive meeting place and focal point

> Improvement in local well-being

> Eliminate prostitution

> Contribute towards greater social inclusion through the engagement on design, use of local labour, local training opportunities etc.

Aims and objectivesOpportunity

> Consider the options for environmental and community safety improvements, with specific reference to improving the path network (existing paths don’t respect the historic character)

Environmental and community safety improvements would encourage local people to use this area more as a recreational area and as a link to Holbeck Urban Village and the city centre (proposed as part of the creation of the ‘Holbeck Link’)

Delivery:Further feasibility work is required due to impact of recession and reduced levels of funding

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This plan proposes part residential development of the former school playing pitches for residential use and substantial on-site greenspace. Consultation on the draft plan showed a high level of support for this, with local people keen to see new affordable housing provided and improvements in the quality of greenspace.

The site has been fenced off since the school closed in 2006. There is 1 existing rugby league pitch an old Redgra training area and a hard standing tennis court area.

The new South Leeds High School has had 2 grass football pitches created on it to provide outdoor sports facilities for the school to replace the grass pitches that exist at Matthew Murray High School (The existing pitches at Merlyn Rees High School have been retained and will be leased to Hunslet Rugby Club.) This goes some way to satisfy the recreational needs of older school children in Holbeck.

Matthew Murray and Greenspace

Proposal

Redevelopment of the former school and greenspace for residential development.

> Provision of publicly accessible on-site usable greenspace – to be a single area of greenspace with a clear identity rather than fragmented spaces

> New greenspace to act as focal point for new development and as a link with existing residential areas

> Maintain the principle of ‘urban green corridor’

> Creation of green boulevard link along Ingram Road and Brown Lane East

> Creation of a green link from Ingram Road Primary School to Shafton Lane pitches

> Retention and improvement of Shafton Lane allotments

> New senior pitch and improved junior pitch on Shafton Lane

> Contribution to off-site all weather playing pitches at Hunslet Moor

> Contribution to new changing facilities at either South Leeds Sports Centre or new facilities on Holbeck Moor

> The extent of the greenspace improvements will be dependant on the level of greenspace development (to be agreed with Sport England)

Aims and objectives

> Provision of new and affordable housing

> Substantial improvements to the quality of local greenspace

> Creation of new on-site high quality public space/greenspace

> Development of a part brownfield site

> Improve pedestrian and cycle links

> Retain the ‘urban green corridor’

Delivery

Redevelopment of the school will allow for the delivery of greenspace improvements throughout Holbeck. A number of possible greenspace improvements were discussed during consultation. These included:

> improvements to Shafton Lane greenspace (new senior pitch and improved junior pitch) – to include drainage to Sport England guidelines

> a 6 team changing facility at the South Leeds Sports Centre to support the use of the rugby league and gaelic football pitches

> refurbishment of the existing training/multi use games area at the South Leeds Sports Centre to enable extra fitness/training work to take place at evenings and weekends and to expand out into different sports such as 5-a-side football, tennis, cricket etc.

> improvements to Holbeck Moor

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Opportunities and challenges

Holbeck is defined by the M621, the Ingram distributor, the active railway corridor and the redundant viaduct. These can serve as barriers and improved connections need to be made through them, to offer better links via the Urban Village to the city centre and to West Hunslet and Beeston Hill. These ‘barriers’ can also be seen as boundaries which offer scope to contain and give character to Holbeck – the grand arches of the rail viaduct, the link over the M621 between Top. Moor Side and Beeston Hill, the underpass by South Leeds Sports Centre and the ‘Jarvis Site’ linking Holbeck and Holbeck Urban Village.

The City Centre, Holbeck Urban Village and major developments south of the city centre are adding pressure to the transport network. The challenge is to ensure the problems associated with the surrounding areas do not adversely affect the potential for regeneration in Holbeck.

The majority of the heavy traffic on streets in Holbeck (Domestic Street, Top Moor Side, Bridge Road, Holbeck Moor Road and Nineveh Road) is through traffic which has bypassed congestion on the Ingram Distributor and the M621. This is not necessarily a bad thing but it is a big challenge to ensure that this traffic is contained and accommodated and not at the expense of the community.

Transport proposals associated with two of the major development opportunities in the area – the Matthew Murray site and Holbeck Towers – need to be identified at an early stage. Other significant developments include the Bristol Motors site, the Reality site and increased number of apartments under construction in close proximity to Holbeck.

Ensuring excellent links to employment is a crucial element in ‘closing the gap’ between deprived areas such as Holbeck and more prosperous parts of the city. The priorities are access to the City Centre, the industrial areas to the West and public transport links to major employment areas.

A strategic review of the transport network south of the city centre is being undertaken by Transport Policy (City Development).

A traffic management scheme was undertaken in the Domestic Street area in 2006 providing a pedestrian crossing and other measures to reduce speeds and enhance the community centre (2006).

The M621 subway was improved during 2006 with a coat of graffiti-proof white paint, planters and enhancement to the lighting. It is hoped that an improvement scheme in 2010 will build upon this.

chapter 6. cOnnEcTinG PEOPlE

Strategic aim:

Ensure that the people of holbeck do not miss out on the opportunities available to them by providing good pedestrian, cycling and transport links within the local area and to the

city and wider area as a whole.

To provide streets in which residents’ needs are prioritised. Provide places where people can safely live, move and interact.


> Improvements needed to Holbeck Local Centre for pedestrians

> There is a strong desire to increase the attractiveness and safety of pedestrian routes to areas of greenspace and to the city centre – many people said they would walk more if these routes were improved

> The idea of linked ‘green areas’ should be pursued, as well as safe and easy access onto Holbeck Moor

> There was a mixed reaction to the suggestion to close junction 2A of the M621

> Strong support for the creation of a ‘green link’ from Ingram Road Primary School to the Shafton Lane playing pitches



Key

Traffic Management improvements

Improvements for pedestrians and cyclists

‘Boulevard’

holbeck Underpass

holbeck Moor Road

holbeck Moor

Jenkinson Approach/ Meynell Avenue

Footbridge

Jack lane

Domestic Street/ Top Moor Side

brown lane

Matthew Murray/kenneth Street

nineveh Road/ bridge Street

closure of Jct. 2A M621

Domestic Street Roundabouts

ingram Road ‘Green link’

‘holbeck link’

holbeck Moor Road

Urban Green corridor Route

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improvements to:

1. Access to work

2. Access to learning

3. Access to health care

4. Access to food shopping

5. Access to leisure facilities

improvements for pedestrians and cyclists

Site: H1 Holbeck underpass

> To link with proposals to improve Beeston Road, Holbeck Towers and the South Leeds Sports Centre

> Signage to help improve the threatening and anonymous nature of the area


The underpass has benefited from improved lighting and painting in 2006.

Delivery:To be agreed


> To find a long term solution to break down the physical and psychological barrier that exists between Holbeck and areas to the south

Site: H2 Holbeck Moor Road

> Increase cycling and walking to and from the city centre


> Formalise the cycle route to Meadow Lane either widen or improve the footway through negotiation with Highways Agency)

> Improved signage

This forms part of an existing cycle route and a relatively popular walking route to the city centre. However, it is unattractive to both pedestrians and cyclist in terms of highway safety and its general anonymous feel.

Delivery:Via redevelopment of Holbeck Towers and other sources

Site: H3 Holbeck Moor

> Formalise cycle use - possibly when Holbeck Towers site redeveloped and in the context of masterplan


> Opening up and improvement to existing cycle route

> Formalise use of cycle route

There is an immediate need to improve facilities for cyclists through the moor.

Delivery:To be agreed


> Improve facilities for cyclists on Holbeck Moor

> Investigate the need for a residents parking scheme

> Improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists but also consider the safe and smooth flow of traffic

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Site: H4 Jenkinson Approach/Meynell Avenue

> To ensure that improvements to footpaths are closely linked with the redevelopment of Holbeck Towers


> Improvement to footpaths/pedestrian links at Meynell Approach and Jenkinson Close, including improved signage and lighting

The pedestrian routes running through this area need improvement to create a safe and attractive route for pedestrians and cyclists.

Delivery:

Via PFI Scheme

Site: H5 Footbridge

> Improve accessibility to Holbeck urban Village and the city centre


> Improvements to make the footbridge safer and more attractive, including the approach roads to it

The footbridge over the railway is in need of major improvements to make it attractive and safe for users.

Delivery:Via Holbeck Urban Village developer contributions and other sources

Site: H6 Jack Lane



> Improvements to pedestrian and cyclist safety along the entire length of Jack Lane

There is a need for greater pedestrian amenity measures along the whole length of Jack Lane, perhaps even a ‘boulevard’ type solution. Crossing is not easy and routes leading to and from the city centre are not well signposted – where there are pedestrian signs these are either pointing in the wrong direction or too small.

Delivery:Via Holbeck Urban Village developer contributions and other sources

Site: H7 Top Moor Side

> A more attractive local centre

> A boulevard which is pedestrian, cycle and vehicle friendly

> Reduce traffic speeds (through careful treatment of surfaces, junctions and crossings)

> Encourage greater cycling (creation of clearly defined cycle routes)


> Creation of a ‘boulevard’

> Junction improvements at Brown Lane/Top Moor Side

> An Improved pedestrian link to the moor

Top Moor Side is unattractive for all users and creates a barrier effect between the Holbeck terraces and the moor.

Delivery:Via redevelopment of back to backs and other sources, improvements to Holbeck Moor

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> Creation of a pedestrian and cycle link through the siteThis is a major potential development site which would link Holbeck with Holbeck Urban Village, to be considered alongside the creation of the ‘Holbeck Link’ green route from St Matthews to the viaduct.

Delivery:Via redevelopment of the Nineveh Road/Bridge Street site

Site: H11 Junction 2A M621

> Improvements to local health and amenity


> To remain a long term aspirationThe closure of this junction remains an aspiration for Holbeck but realistically it is only likely to happen in the long term, if at all. In the meantime further work is needed to consider the strategic implications of such a closure on the surrounding road network.


Site: H8 Brown Lane East

> Safer and more Attractive access to Matthew Murray and back to backs/terraces

> Safer and more attractive access to Ingram Road School

> To assist the long term sustainability of back to backs in Holbeck


> Creation of a ‘boulevard’ linking top moor side with the Matthew Murray site

Brown Lane East is a major route through Holbeck and will be the main point of access to the redeveloped Matthew Murray site. There is a need to make this route not only safer both for road users and pedestrians but also to improve the appearance and ‘soften’ the road.

Delivery:Via contributions from Matthew Murray redevelopment, redevelopment of selected back to backs and from other sources.

Site: H9 Matthew Murray/Kenneth Street Cycle Route


> Enhance the ‘urban green corridor’ and local green infrastructure


> Creation of a pedestrian and cycle route around the Matthew Murray site leading to the viaduct, Holbeck Urban Village and the city centre

There is an existing pedestrian route which is in need of improvement and upgrading to also accommodate cyclists.

Delivery:Via redevelopment of the Matthew Murray site, redevelopment of Elland Road.

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Site: H12 Domestic Street Roundabout

> Routes which are safe, direct, accessible and free from barriers


> Improved foot and cycle routeThe Domestic Street Roundabout represents a considerable barrier for cyclists travelling between the City Centre and the West.

Delivery: Via Holbeck Urban Village developer contributions and other sources

Site: H14 ‘Holbeck Link’ (Czar Street/Viaduct)

> To link Holbeck with the wider regeneration area and with the city centre

> To make it safer, easier and more attractive to walk and cycle between Beeston Hill & Holbeck


> Upgrade existing pedestrian route and create a new one linking to the viaduct

> Make this area generally more welcoming and safe

A strategic potential green link to the city centre and Holbeck Urban Village. This route links with Holbeck Moor, the subway and Beeston Road/Hunslet Moor.

Delivery: Via planning and local other agreements

Site: H15 Holbeck Moor Road

> Increased walking and cycling


> Improved pedestrian links and a formalised cycle lane, with a marked route onto Holbeck Moor

A key existing pedestrian and cycle route, to be improved as part of the Holbeck Towers redevelopment.

Delivery: Via Holbeck Towers redevelopment

Site: H16 Urban Green Corridor Route

> Increased walking and cycling

> Accessibility to jobs and facilities


> Improved pedestrian link and a cycle route, linking Holbeck, Holbeck Urban Village and the City Centre

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Delivery: Via developer contributions and other sources

Site: H13 Ingram Road Primary

> To link Holbeck with the wider regeneration area and with the city centre

> To make it safer, easier and more attractive to walk and cycle between Beeston Hill & Holbeck


The Ingram Road school has no on-site greenspace and is separated from the Shafton Lane greenspace by Ingram Road and former industrial units.

Delivery: Via redevelopment of Ingram Road light industrial units and Matthew Murray

> Create a safe and attractive link from Shafton Lane Primary to Shafton Lane playing pitches

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SUSTAinAbiliTY

Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) ‘Sustainable Design and Construction’ specifies the requirements the requirements of Central Government and translates them into local requirements. The following are minimum requirements:

Summary

chapter 7. DESiGn AnD SUSTAinAbiliTY

Strategic aim:by 2011 the council want to:

increase the amount of waste reused and recycledReduce emissions from public sector buildings and elsewhere

Undertake actions to improve our resilience to current and future climate changeAddress neighbourhood problem sites; improve cleanliness, and access to and quality of

greenspaces improve the quality and sustainability of the built environment

climate change and Sustainable construction

Opportunity to adopt sustainable construction targets to systematically address carbon footprint, consider adaptation and mitigation opportunities and address such issues as fuel poverty, household and business recycling,

improving bio-diversity, non vehicular transport, reducing use and demand for water, using energy efficiently and addressing urban flooding.

In all refurbishment and new build homes we should aim for Codes for Sustainable Homes level 4, and non domestic development BREEAM very good should be the minimum standard.

Principles

BREEAM Excellent

Code for Sustainable Homes 4-6 star

likely future updates / higher standard for priority area

Minimum standard for major development (by 2011)

Code for Sustainable Homes 4 star

Overall Standard: To set a standard for sustainable design and construction for all major developments

Residential non-residential

BREEAM Very Good

On site renewable contribution10% up to 201015% up to 201520% up to 2020

Energy Efficiency / carbon Emissions: To increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions

Reduce energy demand, supply energy efficiently and incorporate at least 10% on-site renewable energy - altogether to reduce carbon emissions by 25% of Part L of 2006 building regulations.

Submit an energy needs and supply assessment

More specific requirements depending on future revisions to Council design guidance

buildings: To improve and enhance existing buildings and design for long life, low maintenance and energy efficiency

Re-use existing buildings where appropriate

Design to reduce energy use in proportion to the embodied energy of new materials used

Not be over-designed

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Higher water efficiency measures and rainwater/greywater collection requirements

likely future updates / higher standard for priority area

Minimum standard for major development

Water Efficiency: To reduce mains water use

Residential non-residential

Achieve average water use in new dwellings of no more than 105 litres/person/day. Include water efficiency measures, water meters and rainwater/greywater feasibility study

Include water efficiency measures, water meters and rainwater/greywater feasibility study

Increasing proportions for reuse and recycling. Lower environmental impacts

Materials: To use reused, recycled, low environmental impact and local materials

Use reused, recycled, long life, low environmental impact and local materials. At least 10% of the total value of materials used should derive from recycled and reused content in the products and materials selected. At least 3 from roof, external walls, upper floor, internal walls, windows and doors must be BRE ‘B’ rated. All timber products must be certified

Further reductions in peak discharge and water quality targets introduced

Drainage: To control both the quantity and quality of surface water as close to its source as possible through sustainable drainage systems

Ensure that peak run-off rates and annual volumes of run-off will be no greater than the previous conditions for the development site

Under review by Government and waste management authority.Waste Management: To provide space for recycling and composting

Provide at least 60 litres per dwelling for internal storage of recyclable materials and sufficient external storage capacity to conform with Leeds household waste recycling scheme. Provide compost bin

Provision for storing a minimum of 40% of commercial waste for recycling or composting

More specific requirements depending on future revisions to PPS23 ‘Planning and Pollution Control.’

light Pollution: To avoid obtrusive light Promote security while avoiding light pollution

More specific requirements, depending on Leeds and UK Biodiversity Action Plan review

Ecology: To measure, integrate and enhance wildlife Submit an ecological appraisal. Achieve integration of biodiversity in built form

More specific requirements, depending on Local Transport Plan and success of Travel Plans

Movement: To reduce the need to travel and encourage walking, cycling and car sharing

Provide facilities for teleworking, cycling and car sharing

Gold awards and higher reduction, reuse and recycling performance standards

construction Practices: To encourage considerate and efficient construction site practices

Operate using Considerate Constructors Scheme, Site Waste Management Plans and use recycled organic compost in landscaping and top soil improvement

More specific requirements, depending on review of Lifetime Homes and building regulations

Accessibility: To create an environment that is physically accessible for all users

Meet Lifetime Homes standards

Should seek to exceed Part M of the

building regulations

SPAcE

Public Art

All major development sites must incorporate significant public art works at front elevations to the public realm. Other development sites should include public art in the form of, for example, decorative metalwork, stained and etched glass, decorative paving and landscape design, lighting features, gates, brickwork, detailing and lighting as appropriate. Public art works should involve the local community from the outset and in the case of major applications this should be outlined in the ‘Statement of Consultation’

key Opportunity

All development sites should be considered as opportunities for public art, but Holbeck Towers, Nineveh Road/Bridge Street, Matthew Murray and the Back to Backs offer the best opportunities

landscape

Planting and maintenance of landscape should be undertaken with security in mind - landscape should enhance amenity and sense of place, and should improve legibility - Natural landscape should increase habitat provision and biodiversity as well as movement corridors

key Opportunity

> Holbeck Moor and Hunslet Moor offers opportunities to plant trees at forest scale to help create a ‘sense of place’ and to provide relief and pollution protection from the M621

> The redevelopment of Holbeck Towers offers an opportunity to ’soften’ roads around Holbeck Moor

Use, connectivity, Space and Form

USE

Stimulate creativity

Opportunity for design competition on numerous major development sites throughout Beeston Hill and Holbeck

key Opportunity Holbeck Towers, Matthew Murray

Density

Incorporate the highest densities along key transport routes and at gateway/landmark sites

key Opportunity Holbeck Towers, Nineveh Road / Bridge Street

Mixed Use

Encourage mixed use development to help create an area which is lively at different times of the day

key Opportunity Nineveh Road / Bridge Street

Quality Materials

Quality, consistent materials and construction techniques must be used for all aspects of the public realm (walls, floors etc.)

key Opportunity

Redevelopment must create a strong street structure and a good enclosure of spaces (Matthew Murray, Back to Back, Nineveh Road/Bridge Street, Back to Backs, Holbeck Towers) - a strong and attractive design must be provided to the fronts of buildings

Pedestrians

Establish key pedestrian connections to the city centre and clear connections within the wider area:

key Opportunity

> The potential redevelopment of the Nineveh Road/Bridge Street and Holbeck Towers offers an opportunity to improve connections to/from Holbeck Urban Village and the city centre

> The redevelopment of the Matthew Murray site offers and opportunity to create a green pedestrian and cycle link through Holbeck and linking with the John Charles Stadium and Churwell

natural Surveillance

Ensure maximum natural surveillance in all new build

key Opportunity

All new development offers opportunities to improve surveillance in an area that has a high ‘fear of crime’ and low level of natural surveillance

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Accessibility

Encourage safe and easy access to and from surrounding areas, but also improve access within the area

key Opportunity

Holbeck Towers, Nineveh Road / Bridge Street, Matthew Murray site

Vehicle corridors

Enhance vehicle corridors to the city centre and Holbeck Urban Village

key Opportunity Residential redevelopment offers opportunities to enhance vehicle corridors

Paths and links

Ensure that key pedestrian and cycle links within and to/from the area are attractive and safe to use

key Opportunity

All new residential must provide for the needs of cyclist and cycle parking and actively improve pedestrian links

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There are a number of Listed Buildings and structures in Holbeck. These have great value in heritage and character terms and are often a great source of local pride. Without exception these should be retained and improved wherever possible – and sympathetic conversions are encouraged to bring a new lease of life to buildings and to the area as a whole

key Opportunity

The redevelopment of Holbeck Towers offers a major opportunity to enhance the setting of St Matthews and the Matthew Murray Memorial

Architectural Excellence

Must be aimed for in the area as a whole but especially for those areas close to the public realm.

key Opportunity

The redevelopment of Holbeck Towers, some back to backs and the Matthew Murray site offers an opportunity to introduce architectural excellence to a high profile regeneration scheme

Foster community Stewardship

Involve local people and business

The involvement of local people and business in the future of Holbeck is perhaps the single most important requirement to achieving long terms sustainability for

the area

landmarks and focal points

Architectural excellence aimed for in key landmark and public buildings which express contemporary concerns and timeless values in terms of environmental and cultural sustainability

key Opportunity

There are opportunities to enhance the area’s ‘sense of place’ by a series of landmark buildings, for example, at Holbeck Towers, Nineveh Road/Bridge Street and Matthew Murray (see ‘Vision’ Plan, p.4)

Positive buildings

There are many buildings in the Holbeck area which although not Listed add considerable interest and value to the area and contribute towards the area’s ‘sense of place’. Wherever possible, such positive buildings should be protected or enhanced – key design features should be included in new designs proposals where appropriate

key Opportunity

Positive buildings offer opportunities to increase the ‘sense of place’ in redevelopment

Safety and security

Avoid places of concealment, particularly at entrances and along pedestrian routes

key Opportunity

All new development offers opportunities to improve Safety and security in an area that has a high ‘fear of crime’ and low level of natural surveillance. Key community priorities are improved lighting and safer walking routes

Street Furniture

Street furniture must be of high quality, well designed and well coordinated

key Opportunity

The redevelopment of Holbeck Towers and other areas offers opportunities for improved street furniture as part of creating a stronger ‘sense of place’ and identity

Signs

Signs must be considered in relation to the overall street scene and where possible use should be made of landscape elements, communal elements and positive buildings/landmarks.

key Opportunity

The potential redevelopment of Holbeck Towers and selected back to backs offers an opportunity to create a ‘sense of place’ and a key aspect of this is to use signs to help create identity and improve image (as well as to reduce unnecessary ‘clutter’)

FORM

Demolition and new build principles

New build should respect existing traditions of urban form in the area, and seek to build/improve on these to maintain cultural continuity and identity

Refurbishment principles

The aim is to retain those residential areas which are stable, popular and attractive, to create a safe environment for all and a visually enhanced environment

key Opportunity

Opportunities for residential refurbishment exist throughout the area (the back to backs, the Gaitskells and the Ingrams). The following aspects should be part of a refurbishment strategy for all of these areas:

> Improvements which reflect and enhance the character of the area

> Adopt ‘secured by design’ principles

> Improved traffic management and better access

> Safe and well lit pedestrian and cycle links

> Remodel open areas to encourage greater use

> Improve bin yards

> Remove graffiti

> Level and repair roads and pavements

> Community involvement in design

> ‘Green’ and soften the streetscape wherever possible

> Roof repair and insulation

> Internal improvements

> Clean up litter

> Community warden

EnViROnMEnTAl SUSTAinAbiliTY

> Energy conservation and reduction of energy consumption should be key considerations for all new build and refurbishment, especially through use of super-insulation coupled with heat-exchanges, etc.

> Opportunities for onsite energy creation should also be considered (wind / solar / ground-source heat pumps / etc) and new layouts/construction designed to allow for future retrofitting and infrastructure (solar, ground-source heat pumps, etc.) if not incorporated from the outset

> Consider use of sustainable technology in the unique identity of the area – windmills doubling as landmarks and public art, integrated solar panels and passive-gain facades determining built form and identity, etc.

> CHP and the necessary infrastructure should be a key consideration for all new build and refurbishment development (as well as opportunities for future integration with adjoining developments)

> Internal layouts should ensure that rooms of main use receive maximum levels of daylight at times of maximum use

> Passive solar gain should be an informant of building design and orientation

> Windows should be of a size to allow a high level of natural daylight and minimise needs for artificial lighting

layouts and lifestyleLayouts of new development (site plans and internal layouts) should enable and encourage (by making it the easiest option) sustainable lifestyles – walkable communities, good links to public transport and local goods and services, local play and leisure, cycleways, ability to air-dry laundry (if possible/practicable), etc.

Reuse of buildingsWhere possible, re-use existing buildings

Reuse of materialsWhere demolition takes place consideration should be given to re-using or recycling material wherever possible

local labour and materialsUse local/sustainable materials, sustainable technology and local labour where possible

TransportNew development must provide green travel plans

Facilities for cyclistsNew development must provide for the needs of cyclists, including dedicated cycleways, appropriate signage, etc.

EnergySustainability requires that every effort be made to reduce the amount of non-renewable resources in the construction process

Minimise wasteWaste or rubbish should be minimised throughout the development process

Water conservationLarge and small developments can both contribute to water conservation

improve air QualityRegeneration offers large and small opportunities to improve local air quality and both are of equal significance

Foster community StewardshipInvolve local people and business

> Design should allow for ease of recycling and composting, with adequate facilities within easy access for residents

> Recycling, reuse and the composting of waste both in commercial and domestic developments should be maximised – from the design of development, through site clearance, construction and throughout their usage

> New development should explore options for sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS), minimising increased strain on existing drainage infrastructure and providing opportunities for landscape enhancement

> Development which promotes water conservation can range in size, from small-scale rainwater butts, to large scale recycling facilities. Water conservation needs to be considered in new residential or commercial structures or during the refurbishment of existing buildings.

> Improvements to local air quality will be sought wherever possible in the development process, through improvements in the transport network, increases in greenspace and landscaping which absorb more pollutants and control mechanisms from neighbouring industry.

> The involvement of local people and business in the future of Holbeck is perhaps the single most important requirement to achieving long terms sustainability for the area.

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delivery and fundingholbeck regeneration plan

chapter 8. DEliVERY AnD FUnDinG

In Beeston Hill & Holbeck generally interventions are changing the area for the better, for example:

> Deprivation - the 2007 Index of Multiple Deprivation shows that the rankings of Super Output Areas (SOAs) in inner south have improved in all but 3 of 14

> Health - The Primary Care Trust have established a Holbeck Local Food working group. Various projects are planned including a fruit and vegetable box scheme, 5 a day cook and eat project, possible food market and an allotment project on Shafton Lane.

> Training - LEGI funding secured for the area - Beeston Catalyst Centre to be hosted by Tiger 11 in the former Hillside Primary School building which opened as a community enterprise centre in Nov 2008.

> Employment – Tiger 11 opened October 2008

> Social and amenity - reduction in anti-social behaviour and arson

There has also been success in attracting funding and private sector investment, most notably the approval of the PFI ‘Outline Business Case’ and the development of one of the UK’s largest carbon neutral developments, ‘The Greenhouse’ on Beeston Road.

The regeneration plans and recent achievements provide a solid foundation for the delivery and coordination of future efforts.

Future Management of Priority neighbourhoods As the city loses the benefit of the neighbourhood renewal funding (NRF) and Safer Stronger Communities Funds (SSCF) that have both funded much of the work in recent years on the management of our priority neighbourhoods, future management of these neighbourhoods must rely on mainstream resources.

How best do we organise our resources and our local partnership arrangements to continue to address the pressing needs of our most deprived neighbourhoods in the light of dwindling funding streams from central government – most particularly NRF and SSCF? On what sort of locality basis can we agree, as a council and with our partner agencies, to organise ourselves? These questions have started to be addressed by the council’s corporate leadership team and neighbourhood policy group.

All the area committee’s area delivery plans (ADPs) make reference to partnership work in priority neighbourhoods with these being centred on the most deprived neighbourhoods. Many of these neighbourhoods have benefited from additional input from NRF and SSCF funding. They all have some form of action planning and all have witnessed improvements across a range of indicators. Services have changed in recent years and most now recognise, and contribute to, the local priority neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood policing has been successfully introduced, joint tasking on crime and grime has proven to be of real value and the new NHS Leeds has a declared focus on the worst 10% of neighbourhoods. These just give a flavour of the background context within which we are seeking to turn attention to building on these initiatives and successes to sustain the improvement agenda within our mainstream resources.

The objective is to raise the Super Output Area (SOA) rankings within the neighbourhood, contributing to the vision for Leeds to narrow the gap between the most disadvantaged communities and the rest of the city. Ultimately we will want to build sustainable communities identified by good quality service provision and residents able to share in taking responsibility for improving their quality of life.

To make the communities within Beeston Hill and Holbeck truly sustainable will require a long term programme of physical regeneration alongside a major programme of social and economic development. This is a great challenge for all concerned with regeneration in the area but the job will be made easier by solid management, co-ordination and with the involvement of the local community.

A good deal of investment has taken place in other parts of Beeston Hill & Holbeck (two new NHS health centres, an award-winning new community school and a new campus for South Leeds High School as well as new facilities at the John Charles Stadium). However, only some people in Holbeck have benefitted from this investment, because it has taken place some distance away.

An unacceptably high level of multiple deprivation and social exclusion remains in Holbeck but it is anticipated that developments which are in the pipeline will bring positive results.

Regeneration and Partnership

The Beeston Hill and Holbeck Regeneration Partnership Board provides a strong leadership for regeneration activity in the area. It is an informal partnership organisation, established in October 2004 and chaired by a local ward councillor and chair of the inner South Area Committee. The work of the partnership is directed by a Strategic Board, with senior representatives from each partner agency. Project development and implementation is supported by an officer level Project Team, comprising staff representatives from several partner organisations.

The board is made up of:

Aire Valley Homes, Hamara Healthy Living Centre, Groundwork Leeds, Tiger 11, Leeds NHS Primary Care Trust, Renew Leeds, Job Centre Plus, West Yorkshire Police, Joseph Priestley College, Unity Housing Association, Leeds Federated Housing Association, Education Leeds, Yorkshire Forward, Neighbourhood Renewal Residents Forum and Leeds City Council.

* At the time of writing new governance arrangements are being considered.

Principles for Sustainable RegenerationFunding arrangements are likely to change over the coming years as the impact of the recession affects public sector expenditure. However, it is important that there is a consistent set of principles that all stakeholders can understand and feel comfortable with:

> Regeneration must be sustainable and address social, environmental, economic and environmental issues at the same time

> A balance need to be struck between initiatives to attract new people and investment to Beeston Hill and Holbeck and measures to support and retain residents already living in the area

> Good practice in consultation must be followed in order to build up trust and a positive working relationship with local people and stakeholders, this should include decision making wherever practicable and relevant

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inclusion Priorities 2011-2016

> St Matthews better connected to community, Holbeck Urban Village and the city centre

> Urban Green Corridor established between Holbeck - Holbeck Urban Village - City Centre

> Young people are more involved in decision making

> New or improved youth facilities

> Improvement to local health and well being indicators

> All recreational greenspace serves the changed needs of the community

Physical Regeneration Priorities 2011-2016

> PFI Housing Scheme

> Matthew Murray – planning permission (full) - construction

> Ninevah Road/Bridge Street/Czar Street/Balm Road – construction

> Holbeck Towers - construction

> Back to Backs ‘Phase 1’ - construction

> Meynell Heights – construction

> Former ‘Kwik Save’ site – refurbishment or redevelopment for retail

> Holbeck Moor – implementation of the masterplan (all phases)

> Links to HUV, Matthew Murray, South Leeds Sports Centre – major improvements undertaken

> Public transport – increased bus services as population stabilises

> Brown Lane East Boulevard complete

> Improvement to Shafton Lane pitches complete

> Improvement to allotments complete – target of 90% + occupancy

> St Matthews Community Centre – explore opportunities for refurbishment and submit funding bid (if appropriate)

> M621 and Top Moor Side Underpass – long term improvements associated with redevelopment of South Leeds Sports Centre and Holbeck Moor

inclusion Priorities 2010-2011

> Agree issues and options for improvements to community facilities in Holbeck, with a focus on St Matthews

> Compile and update stakeholder database to improve community engagement

> Deliver key aspects of the Inclusion Strategy, in particular to combat the effects of the recession (employment, training, temporary uses for sites etc)

> Improve accessibility to all educational establishments

> Promote the development of an integrated services forum, or similar

> Agree issues and options with young people on how to better meet their needs

> Agree issues and options with young people for better representation and more of a say in the future of their community

> Provision of new play facility at Matthew Murray

> Work with the Old Chapel recording studio to ensure local young people benefit via training and education

> To work closely with more vulnerable older people to ensure that rehousing, demolition and other changes as a result of the regeneration of the area does not negatively impact on them

> Improved accessibility to major greenspaces

> Explore options and costings for new changing facilities in the Holbeck area

> Encourage new food retail in Holbeck

> Support the development and expansion of Holbeck Food Enterprise

> Provide safer routes to school

> Greater sharing of facilities between Holbeck Urban Village and Beeston Hill & Holbeck

> Investigates and promote new business opportunities in railway arches

> Use planning system to help secure local labour agreements

> Establish Shafton Lane Allotments Group

Physical Regeneration Priorities 2010-2011

> PFI Housing Scheme

> Planning brief for Matthew Murray site

> Ninevah Road/Bridge Street/Czar Street/Balm Road Planning Brief

> Planning permission granted for redevelopment of Holbeck Towers

> Planning brief for Charles Street

> South Leeds Sports Centre – refurbishment

> Planning permission (full) granted for redevelopment of Back to Backs ‘Phase 1’

> Explore the recommendations of the retail study for Holbeck/Holbeck Urban Village

> Planning Brief for former ‘Kwik Save’ site

> Agreement of Masterplan for Holbeck Moor, implementation of Phase 1

> Improvements for pedestrians and cyclists

> Scheme, costings and funding agreed for Boulevard to Brown Lane East

> Access improvements to playing fields and allotments

> Replacement of street lighting as part of PFI Lighting Scheme

> Planning permission (full) for the redevelopment of the ‘Spotted Cow’

> Reduced number of vacancies in Holbeck Local Centre

Summary of Regeneration Priorities

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MATThEW MURRAY

> Highway feasibility underway

> Issues and options explored

Planning Brief - Masterplan for site and surrounding area

LCC

Private Sector

Sale of site on open market with planning brief.

To fund environmental improvements

Private Sector

Developer Partner

(Joint Venture)

> AMG and Exec Board Report

> Planning brief

> Draft development agreement and proposals.

> Marketing

> Scheme selection

> Development Agreement

> Planning permission

> Construction Start for major residential development opportunity

> Construction

Land Sale

(Capital receipt to fund regeneration benefits identified as priorities below)

LCC

ninEVAh ROAD/bRiDGE ST/cZAR ST/bAlM RD


> Discussions underway with Network Rail and Yorkshire Forward

Planning Brief - Masterplan for site and surrounding area

LCC

Private Sector

Sale of site to open market to fund environmental improvements below

Private sector

Network Rail

> Prospectus

> Planning brief

> Draft development agreement

> MarketingScheme selection

> Development Agreement


> Construction

Capital receipt through sale to fund environmental improvements / regenerations benefits

LCC

hOlbEck TOWERS

Selection of developer partner early 2010 Redevelopment of

Holbeck Towers (Phases 1 & 2

PFI / LCC

Private Sector

Developer Partner

> Demolition

> Development agreement with PFI contractor

Planning Approval (phase 1)

Construction PFI Credits LCC

Physical Regeneration

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> Position Statement Dec 2010

As previous (page 4-5)

LCC

TBA > Approved brief

> Marketing

Redevelopment of site

Private LCC

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> Demolition started

> Planning application (Feb 2010)

Redevelopment of Runswicks for new affordable homes

LCC

Chevin Housing Association

> Planning approval

> Marketing

Development Construction/Occupation

Homes and Communities Agency

LCC

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(JAn 2010) lEAD PARTnERS FUnDinG GOVERnAncE/ ORGAniSATiOnAl RESPOnSibiliTiES

MEYnEll hEiGhTS

> Specification agreed

> Selection of development partner (early 2010)

Refurbishment

LCC / PFI

Private sector

Developer Partner

> Planning approval Construction start Construction end

PFI Credits LCC

SOUTh lEEDS SPORTS cEnTRE SiTE

> Options for community-led management under consideration

> Option for wider site under consideration

Explore options for longer term future

* Dependant on outcome of feasibilty study

LCC* Private sector*

Developer partner

Local residents/business

> Clarity on long term future explore options for complimentary development

Local sports facility secured for the community possible complementary development

To be agreed LCC

FORMER kWik SAVE SiTE

> Potential for new supermarket being explored

Redevelopment / refurbishment for retail

LCC Private Sector > Investigate retail study recommendations

> Planning brief


Development for retail

Redevelopment for retail of mixed use

Private LCC

hOlbEck MOOR

> Early consultations undertaken

Development of masterplan

LCC Groundwork Leeds

Agreement and consultation on masterplan

Phase 1 Phase 2 To be agreed LCC

cOnnEcTiViTY linkS

> Early design work undertaken for Beeston Road and Urban Green Corridor

Opportunities identified, need to agree priorities

LCC Groundwork Leeds

Priorities agreed

Design and cost priorities

Implementation Phase 1 (details to be agreed)


To be agreed LCC

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iMPROVEMEnTS TO PUblic TRAnSPORT AnD inFRASTRUcTURE

> Yearly update as part of Local Transport Plan

Investigate opportunities for public transport and infrastructure improvements

LCC Metro Agree opportunities needed



Local Transport Programme and other

LCC

bROWn lAnE EAST ‘bOUlEVARD’

> To be considered as part of Matthew Murray masterplan

Design and cost ‘boulevard’ for Brown Lane East

LCC To be agreed Design and costing

Demolition of properties on Brown Lane East (as part of back to backs Phase 1)

Completion of ‘boulevard’

Matthew Murray

LCC

ST MATThEWS cOMMUniTY cEnTRE

> Retained as an aspiration, no funding likely in short term

Investigate potential for improvement internally and externally, particularly for use as an arts, cultural, dance, drama venue (in addition to other current community uses)

LCC To be agreed Opportunity kept under review

Submit funding bid if available

To be agreed LCC

ShAFTOn lAnE


LCC Natural England

Groundwork

Access – agree potential

Playing pitches – design and cost a scheme

Allotments – establish working group; secure clearance of overgrown areas; design and cost improvement scheme

Access – design and cost scheme

Playing pitches – delivery dependant on development of Matthew Murray site

Allotments – delivery of improvement scheme dependant on development of Matthew Murray

Access – a safer and attractive access secured from the primary school to playing pitches

Playing pitches – improvements complete

Allotments – improvements complete

Matthew Murray

Area Committee

LCC Opportunity for improvements to playing fields, allotments and access improvements



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M621 AnD TOP MOOR SiDE UnDERPASS

> Improvement scheme for underpass secured funding

Investigate the opportunity to close Junction onto M621 and to undertake improvements to the underpass

LCC, Highways Agency

Highways Agency

Continue to lobby Highways Agency for the closure of the link route

Include improvements to underpass in the Holbeck Moor Masterplan

Clarify highway impact of link closure

Phase 1 of Holbeck Moor Masterplan

Phase 2 of Holbeck Moor Masterplan

Local Transport Plan ?

S106, Matthew Murray, PFI

LCC

M621 lAnDScAPinG AnD nOiSE REDUcTiOn MEASURES

> Retained as an aspiration

Scheme needed to secure long lasting improvements to combat negative aspects of the M621

LCC Highways Agency

Consider ways to build on improvements already taken place

To be agreed To be agreed LCC

ThE PlEASAnTS

> Not a current priority LCC Housing Corporation?

To be agreed To be agreed To be agreed To be agreed LCC

ThE GAiTSkEllS

> Initial designs agreed LCC Successful PFI bidder

Successful bidders agrees/designs detailed improvement scheme

Scheme underway

Scheme complete

PFI LCC

hOlbEck ‘TRiAnGlE’

> No recent progress LCC To be agreed Consult as part of Holbeck Moor Masterplan consultation

Investigate need for community facilities and funding availability

Feasibility report

To be agreed Various LCC



Opportunity for demonstration refurbishment project for terraced properties

Environmental improvement scheme as part of Holbeck Towers redevelopment

Investigate the opportunity for:

i) a community building

ii) ‘gateway’/focal point

iii) Potential for outdoor markets area

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kEnnETh STREET

> No recent progress Prepare Planning Brief for site disposal on open market

LCC Not agreed Investigate potential for mixed use development

> AMG and Exec Board Report

> Planning brief

> Marketing

Scheme selection

Development Agreement

Planning permission

Completion

Land Sale

(Capital receipt to fund regeneration benefits identified as priorities below)

LCC

hOlbEck lOcAl cEnTRE

> Retail Study complete

> Premises secured for Holbeck Food Enterprise

> Planning Statement for Spotted Cow

Retail study

Work with business to assist the vitality and viability of the centre and local entrepreneurship

LCC/business/retailers

Private sector Work with site owner to prepare a planning application

To be agreed Private LCC

inGRAM ROAD

> No recent progress LCC

Private Sector

Private Sector

Investigate opportunities

Completion Private LCC Investigate opportunities for residential development (particularly for overlooking of allotments and opportunity for ‘green link’)

SiGnS

> No recent progress LCC

Ensure that signage is improved/funded through redevelopment

Signs are clear and assist in creating a positive identity for Holbeck

Various LCC Explore the issues, opportunities and benefits for signage in Holbeck



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ORGAniSATiOn

community life - neighbourhoods - Social

Investigate options to explore opportunities to improve St Matthews as a community venue and to consider improvements to community facilities throughout Holbeck

LCC Agree issues and options Dependant on funding To be agreed LCC

cultural issues

Continue to use translation and other targetted forms of engagement at community-wide consultation events, where appropriate but to prioritise consultation events where the whole community can meet together and exchange ideas and experiences

LCC Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing To be agreed LCC

Explore ways to ensure better facilities for local religious groups

LCC Work with local groups to agree issues and options

To be agreed To be agreed LCC

Ensure that people living in the community are better engaged and have the support to be better engaged

LCC Update stakeholder database Agree issues and options with community representatives

Deliver agreed community priorities, subject to available funding

To be agreed LCC

Bring together people from Holbeck and Holbeck Urban Village

LCC Continue work on Inclusion Strategy

Agree Urban Green Corridor Strategy

Repeat ‘Urban Gardening’ event, subject to funding

Holbeck Gala

Deliver, subject to funding

Build on successful initiatives

To be agreed LCC

Continue to support existing community groups and support the creation of new ones, where appropriate

LCC Continue support where necessary

Vibrant and successful network of community groups

To be agreed LCC

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Education

Investigate how services can be better integrated

LCC Ongoing Dedictate education as a theme at a future regeneration partnership board meeting

Ongoing To be agreed LCC

Young People

Older People

Ensure better representation of young people in decision making

LCC Agree issues and options with young people, including those recently moved to the area or not previously engaged

Young people in Beeston Hill and Holbeck are fully engaged in the decision making process

To be agreed LCC

Ensure that older people can access consultation events (undertake one-to-one events at day centres if needed)

LCC Agree issues and options with older people

Older people in Beeston Hill and Holbeck are fully engaged in the decision making process

To be agreed LCC

Explore options for better youth facilities LCC Agree issues and options with young people

Improved youth facilities, subject to funding

To be agreed LCC

Provision of quality play facilities at Matthew Murray

LCC Requirement for play space in draft masterplan

Approve masterplan

Development

Developer LCC

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Improve accessibility to Ingram Road Primary School, South Leeds High School and Joseph Priestley College

LCC Draft Matthew Murray masterplan

Agree Matthew Murray Masterplan

Safe and attractive routes secured for all principal buildings in the Beeston Hill and Holbeck area

To be agreed LCC

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ORGAniSATiOn

life Expectancy and health

Sustainability appraisals for major planning applications to consider local health and well being

LCC Ongoing Improvements to local health and well being indicators

To be agreed LCC

Facilities (community- cultural - Religious)

Work with local religious groups to improve facilities LCC Ongoing engagement Ongoing engagement Private LCC

Improve connections to cultural facilities in Holbeck Urban Village, the city centre and the John Charles Stadium

LCC Approval of Regeneration Plan and Urban Green Corridor project

Work starts on priority routes

All priority routes improved to an acceptable standard, subject to funding

Various

Ensure a greater sharing of facilities between Holbeck Urban Village and Holbeck

LCC Agree to support established events (Urban gardening) and investigate other opportunities

Delivery of Urban Green Corridor project

Various LCC

Ensure that greenspaces meet the changing needs of existing and new residents

LCC Draft greenspace strategy for Beeston Hill and Holbeck

Approve greenspace strategy for Beeston Hill and Holbeck

Greater use of all greenspaces in Beeston Hill and Holbeck by all groups and ages

To be agreed LCC

Encourage food retailers to invest in Holbeck and to stock value for money fresh fruit and vegetables

LCC Holbeck Food Enterprise

Investigate and implement recommendations of retail feasibility report

Holbeck has good access to cheap and wholesome fresh fruit and vegetables. New supermarket.

To be agreed LCC

Work with local people to support a community food enterprise

Holbeck Food Enterprise

Support Holbeck Food Enterprise in finding permanent premises in Holbeck Centre

Continued support for Holbeck Food Enterprise

Permanent premises in Holbeck Local Centre for Holbeck Food Enterprise and Holbeck Community Food Market

To be agreed

Support from all Council departments as appropriate

LCC

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Economy - Jobs and Skills

Use the planning system to help secure local labour agreements

LCC

Negotiation of local labour agreements on all major planning approvals as 2010

N/A N/A LCC

Work closely to ensure local people are equipped to benefit from job opportunities

LCC

Promote and implement inclusion strategy Higher proportion of economically active

To be agreed LCC

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Promote new business opportunities – e.g. railway arches

LCC

Promote and implement recession support plan

Work with Tiger 11/Hillside and others to support local enterprise

Reduce unemployment

New business start ups

Higher proportion of self employed

To be agreed LCC

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appendix 1 - holbeck local centreholbeck regeneration plan

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appendix 2 - Aerial view of holbeck 2009 holbeck regeneration plan

St Matthews community

centreingram Road Primary School

Former holbeck

Towers Site

Matthew Murray

Memorial

Viaduct

Matthew Murray Site

holbeck Moor Underpass

South leeds Sports centre

The Greenhouse

Former ‘kwik Save’

Shafton lane Pitches/

Allotments


brown Road East

Meynell heights

appendix 3 - Unitary Development plan and planning contextholbeck regeneration plan

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This map is based upon the Ordnance Survey’s Digital Data with the permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controllor of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.

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keyBeeston and Holbeck

Neighbourhood Renewal Area

Holbeck Urban Village

(A653) Quality Bus Initiative

Leeds Supertram Track & Stations

Middleton Railway

Listed buildings

Local Nature Area

New South Leeds School

UDP Allotments

UDP Green Space

UDP Playing Pitch

UDP Urban Green Corridor

Retail

Regional/National Leisure & Tourism Facilities

appendix 4 - regeneration opportunities holbeck regeneration plan

existing AreasHolbeck Local Centre - retail/community

Mixed use and Victorian terraces (including back to backs)

1970’s residential

Industrial/warehouse1. Ingram 2. Czar 3. Creskell 4. Elland

Greenspace1. Holbeck Moor 2. Shafton Lane 3. Nineveh 4. Matthew Murray 5. Viaduct

Holbeck Towers

Former Matthew Murray school building

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housingHousing choice and quality - high quality refurbishment, new build houses and flats of various sizes and types - for families and those without children and for those affected by demolition

holbeck local centreFocal point - to restore Holbeck centre as a focal point for the community and a source of pride - for shopping and for services for Holbeck and Holbeck Urban Village residents

heritageUse the area’s Listed Buildings, ‘positive buildings’ and heritage to assist regeneration

SocialSocial needs - to ensure that the social needs of Holbeck are considered at the early stages of regeneration proposals

culturalConsultation showed a strong desire among all age groups for a greater variety of cultural facilities

Walking And cyclingSafe and attractive - routes to Holbeck Urban Village, the city centre and to Elland Road, Beeston, local schools etc must be safe and attractive and be perceived as being safe and attractive

Design‘Sense of Place’ - Redevelopment of Holbeck Towers, Matthew Murray and some back to backs offer a unique opportunity to create a strong ‘sense of place’

GreenspaceMaking better use of greenspace - not just for active recreation but also for events, creating a ‘sense of place’, cross-cultural integration and to improve health

Employment and TrainingRegeneration must support new and existing businesses and ensure that training is available to all

community SafetyAll new development will be required to demonstrate how it will help make Holbeck safer

AllotmentsUnderused - Greater use of allotments can improve health, image, and pride and cross-cultural integration


Produced by Leeds City Council (City Development) on behalf of The Beeston Hill and Holbeck Regeneration Board.

Leeds City CouncilCity DevelopmentLeeds City Council2 Rossington StreetLeeds LS2 8HD

Ian MackayCity DevelopmentFor: Planning/Regeneration0113 247 [email protected]

Sustainable Development Unit(Delton Jackson/Mark Burgess)For: design advice0113 247 4354/ 477 8233

Transport PolicyFor: highways and transport advice0113 247 8712

Environment and NeighbourhoodsFor: Area Management0113 247 5536

Produced by The Graphics AgencyDesigned by Lindy DarkPhotography by Graham Fotherby

Beeston Hill and Holbeck Partnership Board would like to thanks the following for their time and support in producing this document:

Residents of HolbeckVoice of HolbeckNeighbourhood Renewal Residents ForumCross Ingrams Residents ForumHolbeck in BloomHolbeck Community Partnership Holbeck Muslim Community Welfare ForumGaitskells Tenants and Residents AssociationFriends of Holbeck MoorIngram Road School Board of GovernorsHolbeck Elderly AidHolbeck Youth GroupTiger 11West Yorkshire PoliceRenew Leeds

and,

Aire Valley HomesLCC - Neighbourhoods and EnvironmentLCC - City DevelopmentLCC - Youth ServicesEducation LeedsYorkshire ForwardLeeds Federated Housing AssociationRenew LeedsSouth Leeds Primary Care TrustWest Yorkshire PoliceSport EnglandJoseph Priestley CollegeLeeds VOICEGroundwork Environmental Services (Leeds)Housing CorporationSt Matthews Community CentreHolbeck LibraryHolbeck Youth Club

www.leeds.gov.uk/beestonhillandholbeck

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