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An £8million plus project in the city centre is nearing the final stages of completion as pavement resurfacing work is set to start on Park Row and Infirmary Street.

Leeds’ planned Clean Air Zone is no longer required thanks to businesses switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review by Leeds City Council and central government has concluded.

Leeds City Council is thanking residents, organisations and businesses that have switched to cleaner and greener vehicles—or who regularly travel sustainably—for helping to protect the health of everyone in the city from polluted air.

A £20million+ city centre improvement scheme has reached the next exciting phase of delivery.

Commuters in Leeds can now borrow an electric bike free of charge for up to two weeks as part of a new council initiative to promote sustainable travel.

A new pop-up bike hub has opened in Leeds Kirkgate Market to support more people accessing the city centre by bike.

Councillor James Lewis, Deputy Leader and Executive Member with responsibility for air quality, has shared an update regarding a review of the council’s plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone in Leeds.

A new traffic enforcement programme starts in Leeds this week to tackle anti-social and dangerous driving.

Demolition of one of the key bridges in Leeds city centre is to begin next month to allow for a £31million rebuild.

Leeds City Council is calling for further views on the new emergency walking and cycling plans in the city as part of its response to Covid-19.

Public consultation extended by three weeks to 7 July

Today Leeds City Council laid out ambitious plans to promote active travel.