Councillor Richard Lewis - Page 3

Plan for Moortown Roundabout
9th February 2018
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North east Leeds ring road junction improvements to commence later this month

A range of infrastructure and environmental improvements to three outer ring road junctions are set to begin in north east Leeds later this month. The work promises to tackle traffic congestion, improve local air quality and provide new infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. Preliminary work will begin on the junctions which are located on…
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Leeds Core Strategy
9th February 2018
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Public consultation begins on revised future housing figure for Leeds

Public consultation on changes to the Core Strategy in Leeds including a lower future housing target for the city has started today. Following approval by the council’s executive board earlier this week, consultation will run for the next six weeks inviting views on the selective review of the Core Strategy, which underpins all development…
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OFo bike
7th February 2018
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New city public bike sharing scheme given green light by executive board

A proposal to establish a public bike sharing scheme in Leeds has been approved by senior councillors. This follows a report to Leeds City Council’s executive board, where members had an opportunity to assess and approve the scheme which is now set to be introduced later this year. Having undertaken discussions with several experienced…
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Merrion House Merrion Centre
7th February 2018
3 mins read

Council staff prepare to move back into Merrion House

The cranes are down, the windows are washed and council staff are preparing to move back in to Merrion House after an 18 month refurbishment to the 10 storey office block was completed at the end of January. The decision to improve and extend Merrion House was prompted by negotiations with the building’s owner…
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Woodhall Lake Leeds Nature Area
25th January 2018
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Council safeguards future of greenspace and sports fields in west Leeds

The future of an important area of amenity greenspace in west Leeds has been secured by Leeds City Council. Following long and detailed negotiations, the council has acquired football pitches and associated recreational land at Woodhall Playing Fields on Woodhall Lane in Pudsey from the University of Bradford. By taking the site into its…
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Site Allocations Plan (SAP)
15th January 2018
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Consultation on future green belt housing changes in Leeds begins

Public consultation has begun today on proposals by Leeds City Council to protect 33 housing sites in green belt areas of the city. As part of amendments to the city’s Site Allocations Plan (SAP) which identifies locations for future housing, the council has put forward a revised approach to sites in the green belt…
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George street artist's impression
15th December 2017
2 mins read

Developers announced for major city centre development

The development company selected to carry out a major scheme to revitalise an historic street in Leeds city centre has been announced this week. Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board have approved Town Centre Securities (TCS) as the council’s selected partner to transform the George Street area, between Kirkgate Market and the Victoria…
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Leeds Bridge
14th December 2017
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Leeds Bridge maintenance scheme starting in new year

A programme of urgent maintenance works is to begin early in the new year on the historic Leeds Bridge. From Monday 8 January 2018, work will start on essential works to strengthen, clean and repaint the bridge which carries traffic on Bridge End over the River Aire by The Calls in the city centre.…
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Pedestrian Zone Leeds
1st December 2017
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Further precautionary steps taken to manage unauthorised vehicle access to pedestrianised areas of city centre

Temporary manual gates to support the existing vehicle access restrictions in place on pedestrianised areas of Leeds city centre have been installed. The gates will be in operation from 10.30am to 7pm every day and will help control unauthorised vehicular access into restricted pedestrianised areas during the festive period. The seven gates will provide…
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Street Lighting in Leeds
29th November 2017
1 min read

Calls for views on ways to save money on street lighting in Leeds

The people of Leeds have their chance to share their views on the most effective way to save money and energy on street lights, through a public consultation launched today. The council is inviting opinions from individuals, groups and organisations who live in the Leeds area. Leeds City Council is responsible for 92,000 streetlights…
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Site Allocations Plan
17th November 2017
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Leeds Site Allocations Plan (SAP) – green belt update

Leeds City Council’s development plan panel will be asked to consider proposals to protect 33 housing sites in green belt areas of the city next week as part of amendments to the Site Allocations Plan. At the meeting at Civic Hall on Tuesday 21 November, councillors will be asked to recommend carrying out public…
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Leeds United Football Club
18th October 2017
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Leeds City Council and Leeds United to open talks regarding potential development of new club training ground

A recommendation has been approved that Leeds City Council enter into formal discussions with Leeds United regarding the potential development of a new club training ground in the city. This follows a report submitted to the council’s executive board, which proposed that future talks be held between both parties regarding the possibility of the club’s official…
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First West Yorkshire
11th October 2017
3 mins read

Leeds welcomes electric double decker bus trial

Following a successful trial in York, First Leeds has this week launched its trial of a new fully electric double decker bus. The “Metrodecker EV” is being trialled by local bus operator First Leeds and will be seen serving the park & ride sites at Elland Road and Temple Green. The zero-emission and fully…
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