Clean Air Zone

Leeds Clean Air Quality
16th October 2020
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Leeds’ Clean Air Zone has achieved its aims early and is no longer required, joint review finds

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. Senior councillors will discuss the conclusions and proposals to voluntarily introduce new air quality targets that go further than the national standards at…
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Leeds Clean Air Charging Zone copy
15th September 2019
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Executive board to discuss Clean Air Charging Zone progress

Senior councillors are to discuss the progress of and new proposals for the city’s planned Clean Air Charging Zone (CAZ) at a meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board next week. The Clean Air Charging Zone will tackle air pollution and protect the health of everyone in Leeds by encouraging businesses to transition to…
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23rd March 2018
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£1.8m funding for initial air quality work welcomed by Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council has welcomed today’s announcement by Defra (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) of funding of £1.8m to help the city lay the groundwork for achieving its air quality targets. This money is designed for investment in projects that will prepare the city for tackling its air quality issues. One key…
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Leeds Clean Air Zone
22nd February 2018
4 mins read

Final week of Clean Air Zone consultation begins

Leeds City Council is reminding residents and commuters to have their say on proposals to reduce air pollution and protect the health of people in the city before a public consultation closes on March 2. Almost 7000 people have already shared their views on proposals which include a new ‘Clean Air Zone’ that would…
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