Leeds City Council News

19 Oct 2022

Leeds City Council asks public to feedback on first citywide food strategy

Climate change Best city Energy Environment Health Inclusive growth Public consultation

18 Oct 2022

Keen recyclers invited to lead the way by becoming online #Binfluencers

Residents across Leeds are being invited to lead the way and become #Binfluencers by helping make sure more recyclable material ends up in green bins across the city.

Environmental Services Bin collections/waste services Climate change

11 Oct 2022

Leeds City Council’s executive board to discuss demolition of five high-rise buildings paving the way for newer, energy-efficient homes

On Wednesday 19 October, senior councillors will discuss the potential demolition of five high-rise buildings in Gipton and Alwoodley in a bid to make way for newer, more energy efficient homes.

Housing Climate change

07 Oct 2022

Celebrating five years of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

Leeds City Council and the Environment agency have reflected on the impact of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1 (Leeds FAS1) since its launch five years ago.

Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Climate change

04 Oct 2022

Collaborative effort to curb Leeds’ food emissions

A new collaboration which aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint through food has been announced by Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and FoodWise Leeds.

Charities and third sector Clean air/air quality Climate change Community groups Environment Inclusive growth School meals Universities

03 Oct 2022

Leeds school boy raises money to buy new books for the local library he loves

Drupta from Whinmoor raised £150 for new Leeds Libraries books

Parks and countryside Cost of living Anti-social behaviour Housing Housing repairs_maintenance Compassionate city Schools Children Children's services Climate change Energy Environment Libraries

28 Sep 2022

£4.3m energy saving upgrades to benefit Leeds primary schools and council buildings

More public buildings are to get energy saving green upgrades after Leeds City Council secured £4.3 million of new government funding.

Climate change Council buildings Clean air/air quality Environment Energy Infrastructure

26 Sep 2022

Statement: Council re-iterates opposition to Fracking

Planning Climate change

22 Sep 2022

Leeds residents encouraged to play their part in tree-mendous city-wide tree planting project

Leeds City Council is once again encouraging residents to get involved in an annual seed collection to help with the ambitious target of planting 5.8m trees over 25 years across the city.

Parks and countryside Climate change

22 Sep 2022

Leeds e-bike hire scheme moves a step closer

The arrival of Leeds’s first public e-bike hire scheme has moved a step closer today (Thursday 22 September) with potential operators being invited to bid for the contract.

Transport Connecting Leeds Climate change Clean air/air quality Cycling