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Work begins to demolish Highways tower blocks paving way for future development: Councillor Jess Lennox and Gerard Tinsdale

12 Jun 2023

Work begins to demolish Highways tower blocks paving way for future development

Demolition of the Highways tower blocks and maisonettes in Killingbeck has begun this week, marking the first step towards the development of new social housing on the site.

Housing

Railway Street scheme is on track to deliver new homes in Leeds: Railway Street

01 Jun 2023

Railway Street scheme is on track to deliver new homes in Leeds

Press release published on behalf of 54North Homes

Housing

Space technology piloted in Leeds finds 'leaky' homes to help cut emissions: Aerial heat map of Leeds (April 2023)

24 May 2023

Space technology piloted in Leeds finds 'leaky' homes to help cut emissions

A pioneering space technology has been deployed for the first time in the UK over Leeds, helping inform the city’s plans to make homes healthier, greener, and cheaper to live in.

Climate change Housing Clean air/air quality

Leeds secures £16.8 million boost for new plans to help residents access affordable green home upgrades: Solar panels on a roof in Holt Park following a decarbonisation scheme

22 Mar 2023

Leeds secures £16.8 million boost for new plans to help residents access affordable green home upgrades

Hundreds more households will enjoy cheaper energy bills thanks to green upgrades after Leeds City Council secured £16.8 million to progress its plans to deliver climate-friendly housing across the city.

Climate change Clean air/air quality Housing Energy

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31 Jan 2023

Leeds City Council provides update on its actions to tackle mould and damp issues in council housing

Senior members of Leeds City Council's executive board will receive an update on its work to tackle mould and damp issues in council housing at a meeting held next week (Wednesday 8 February).

Housing

Hundreds of Leeds households benefitting from cheaper bills this winter, thanks to council green scheme.: Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash

21 Dec 2022

Hundreds of Leeds households benefitting from cheaper bills this winter, thanks to council green scheme.

More than 900 low-income households in Leeds are benefiting from cheaper energy bills and comfier homes this winter, thanks to around £9.5 million of green upgrades installed free-of-charge through a Leeds City Council scheme.

Climate change Housing Cost of living Energy Leeds PIPES district heating network

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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

Brand new housing development welcomes first new tenants with two more expected to complete soon: Healey Croft development

29 Jul 2022

Brand new housing development welcomes first new tenants with two more expected to complete soon

A brand new Leeds City Council housing development has welcomed its first tenants this week with two more developments expected to complete in the coming months.

Housing Infrastructure Climate change Clean air/air quality

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27 Jul 2022

Leeds City Council sets out its new five-year housing strategy

Leeds City Council has launched a new housing strategy which sets out its ambitions for investment in affordable homes and working in partnership in the city to meet housing needs up to 2027.

Housing Infrastructure Climate change

Council wins prestigious industry award for low carbon heat network: Leeds PIPES Network (Feb 2022)

17 Jun 2022

Council wins prestigious industry award for low carbon heat network

Leeds City Council has scooped up a prestigious industry award for the success of its flagship low carbon district heating network.

Housing Climate change Infrastructure Clean air/air quality Inclusive growth Leeds PIPES district heating network