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Councillor Helen Hayden and David Wigglesworth
10th March 2023
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1,000 trees planted as part of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

Work has started to plant thousands of trees at the site of a new flood storage area – a vital part of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 2 (FAS2). On 21 February, a group of volunteers planted the first 1,000 trees in the area surrounding the Leeds FAS2 flood storage area between the…
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Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme
3rd February 2023
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An update on the progress of flood alleviation works in Leeds

Leeds City Council can provide an update on its multi-million-pound work to reduce local flooding risk – and has reminded residents of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their homes during the wettest months of the year. The last three months of 2022 saw higher-than-average rainfall and high river levels across…
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Martin Clunes, Councillor Helen Hayden and West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin welcomed the mounted police unit from the West Yorkshire Police.
27th January 2023
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Actor Martin Clunes comes to Leeds to see the award-winning equestrian infrastructure on the East Leeds Orbital Route

The East Leeds Orbital Route wins award for “Gold Standard” designed equestrian route and Martin Clunes, the president of The British Horse Society comes to Leeds to commemorate. Doc Martin actor, and British Horse Society President, Martin Clunes visited Leeds on Friday 20 January to see first-hand the designated bridleway on the East Leeds…
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Family children tree
27th January 2023
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First community trees planted for Armley Gyratory highways scheme

Work has started to plant the first of over 600 trees in the local community as part the Armley Gyratory highways scheme. A total of 21 fruit trees were planted in Brickfield Park, next to the Lady Pit Lane allotments by volunteers, councillors and organised by Leeds City Council’s parks and countryside rangers. This…
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Merrion Street
23rd December 2022
1 min read

New Year brings new look for Merrion Street

Work will begin in the New Year on a project to spruce up one of the city’s busiest night spots. The first week of January 2023 will see the lower end of Merrion Street benefit from a number of improvement works as part of a wider scheme to enhance key spaces across the city…
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Better Homes Yorkshire
23rd December 2022
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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. Through the Better Homes Yorkshire project, the council and its partner Equans have installed energy-saving and energy-generating measures in 930…
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‘Name the Gritter’ competition
25th November 2022
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Leeds primary school students launch ‘Name the Gritter’ competition

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School students have helped Leeds City Council launch their ‘Name the Gritter’ competition, which is soon to be rolled out to all Key Stage 2 pupils across Leeds. School kids across Leeds will then have the opportunity to take part in the exciting competition and win prizes, with judges from…
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Fink Hill Junction
25th November 2022
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Improvements start for busy Fink Hill junction on A6120, North Leeds

Following a public consultation in 2020 seeking feedback about a busy junction on the A6120, (Leeds Outer Ring Road) preliminary works will be starting this week. The Fink Hill junction located between the A65 New Road Side (Horsforth roundabout) and Low Lane roundabout, is a key route for traffic travelling between the Ring Road…
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Connecting Leeds
28th October 2022
4 mins read

Connecting Leeds £270 million investment in the transport network has completed

Connecting Leeds work to transform transport and travel around Leeds following completion of the unprecedented £270 million Leeds Transport Investment Programme. After the start of the programme in 2018, the vision for Connecting Leeds was to deliver a transformational change in the transport network and connectivity across Leeds and the wider region, helping to…
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Your Neighbourhood, Your City, Your Planet
28th October 2022
2 mins read

Your Neighbourhood, Your City, Your Planet – Consultation launched on key planning document set to shape the future of Leeds

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents and businesses to have their say on its draft Local Plan Update, which sets out the authority’s approach to planning policy and new development across the district over the next decade and beyond. The Local Plan Update, titled ‘Your Neighbourhood, Your City, Your Planet’ is focused on helping…
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Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy
28th October 2022
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Leeds businesses and charities invited to sustainable business travel event

Leeds City Council is inviting professionals to attend a free online conference on Monday that will see experts share inspiration, opportunities, and advice to help businesses, charities, and other organisations looking to reduce their emissions from transport. The ‘Journey to Zero: Greening Business Travel’ morning event marks the end of the council’s popular electric…
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Alison Lowe Vision Zero
21st October 2022
2 mins read

Launch event for the Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy

Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy launch event celebration. On 20 October 2022 Council members and partners came together to launch the Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy. The event in partnership with the Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) saw speakers from key organisations who offered input into the…
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Morley Town Deal Board
14th October 2022
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Approved! – Morley gets full £24.3M Town Deal funding

Morley has won full approval for £24.3m of Towns Fund grant following the submission of outline plans to the Government in July. The funding award comes after Leeds City Council and the Morley Town Deal Board worked on a Town Investment Plan and designed a range of schemes to deliver on key priorities identified…
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Food Wise Leeds
7th October 2022
3 mins read

Collaborative effort to curb Leeds’ food emissions

A new collaboration which aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint through food has been announced by Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and Food Wise Leeds. Around 10% of the UK’s carbon emissions can be linked to the food we eat or waste, with every part of the journey from farm to…
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Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme
7th October 2022
4 mins read

Celebrating five years of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

Leeds City Council and the Environment Agency have reflected on the impact of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 1 (Leeds FAS1) since its launch five years ago. On October 4, 2017 the first formal flood defences in Leeds were officially opened. An investment of £50m, the scheme is made up of a series…
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Connecting Leeds
7th October 2022
1 min read

Motorists urged to plan ahead of busy weekend

Leeds City Council is advising motorists to plan ahead when travelling into the city centre this weekend, allowing extra time for journeys or using alternative methods of transport to avoid becoming caught in congestion. The city is hosting a number of events this weekend, alongside the ongoing major highways improvements schemes such as City…
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