#ThrostleRecreationGround

The Brooklands Avenue housing development in Seacroft.
7th March 2025
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Council Housing Development Revitalizes Local Green Spaces in Leeds Community

In Leeds, a transformative council housing development is making significant strides in revitalizing local green spaces, contributing to both environmental sustainability and community well-being. This initiative, part of a broader effort by Leeds City Council, demonstrates a commitment to integrating urban development with green revitalization. The project, centered around the new housing development on…
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Middlecross extra care housing scheme in Armley
31st January 2025
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Construction Set to Begin on Affordable Extra Care Housing in Leeds

Construction is about to start on an innovative extra care housing scheme in Leeds, promising significant benefits for the local community. The Middlecross development, managed by Leeds City Council and located in Armley, will feature 65 high-quality, energy-efficient, and affordable apartments designed for independent living for older adults. Set on a brownfield site between…
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Councillor James Lewis and Councillor Jess Lennox
16th August 2024
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Leeds Celebrates Grand Opening of Community-Focused Housing Scheme for Seniors

Middleton’s Gascoigne House, a highly commended extra care housing scheme, has reached a significant milestone, greatly enhancing the lives of older residents in Leeds. Since opening its doors in October of the previous year, it has provided seniors with the chance to live independently, offering essential on-site support as needed. All 60 apartments at…
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An aerial image of Gascoigne House with some of the family homes and accessible bungalows that form part of the wider redevelopment of the site.
1st December 2023
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Council housing programme is delivering affordable homes with heart and soul

A newly-completed extra care housing scheme has been hailed as a warm and welcoming symbol of Leeds City Council’s commitment to providing quality homes for local people. The flagship Gascoigne House scheme, on Middleton Park Avenue in Middleton, has 60 apartments for older people who need on-site care and support. The new apartments, which…
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Middleton Skills Centre
3rd December 2021
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Work begins on £40m new affordable council housing development in Leeds

Work has now started on a £40million council housing development which will see the regeneration of Throstle Recreation Ground and the former Middleton Skills Centre in Leeds. The project off Middleton Park Avenue is one of the largest being undertaken as part of Leeds City Council’s Housing Growth Programme and will be made up…
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