Climate Change

Leeds Clean Air Quality
16th October 2020
2 mins read

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…
Tall Buildings Design Guide for Leeds
5th August 2019
1 min read

Public consultation begins on tall buildings design guidance for Leeds

Public consultation is now underway on the Tall Buildings Design Guide for Leeds. Designed to advise on buildings that are taller than their neighbours, the guide provides advice on where tall buildings may be located and what design principles should be followed. The guide is a refresh of the original version adopted in 2010…