 Leeds homeowners encouraged to apply for free solar panels before scheme ends
For a limited time only, low-income homeowners in Leeds can apply for free solar panels and insulation from Leeds City Council and Better Homes Yorkshire that help cut energy bills and keep homes warm. Households with a total income of £30,000 or less (or who receive certain benefits) can apply for the scheme. Once you have applied, we’ll also need to confirm that your home’s eligibility for the scheme. 150 properties in Leeds have already benefitted, apply now before the scheme expires in March.
Call 0800 597 1500 or visit the Better Homes Yorkshire Website to learn more.
Council’s net-zero schemes create dozens of green jobs
Twenty-six skilled jobs have been created locally in a key green industry as a result of the council’s investment in low carbon upgrades.
Energy and water services company Cenergist has opened a new office in Beeston to house thirteen new full-time employees and thirteen existing staff relocated to Leeds—all working to deliver two major council decarbonisation programmes.
Labourers, project managers, quantity surveyors and tenant liaison officers will install low carbon heat pumps in multi-storey council housing, leisure centres, schools, and homes from older people across Leeds. Learn more about the council’s public building decarbonisation schemes here.
Majority of residents support ambitious transport strategy aiming to make Leeds a ‘city where you don’t need a car to get around’
Following an investment in local transport of £380 million already completed or underway, the council's new Connecting Leeds strategy sets out plans for further improvements over the next 9 years. The strategy aims to encourage and support greater uptake of transport, cycling and walking to help make Leeds a cleaner and greener city. Learn more about our transport plans.
 Virtual citizens discussion on climate change policies
Would you like to get involved in cooperatively developing ideas for decarbonisation and climate change policies in Leeds? Take part in the virtual discussion and tell University of Leeds researchers and council officers your thoughts on everything from housing decarbonisation, transport, green spaces, and education. You will also be able to vote for your favourite initiatives, the outcome of which will be presented for further consideration to Leeds City Council. Get involved and have your say before 30th November.
Collect seeds at Leeds Parks to help create the White Rose Forest
Throughout November Leeds residents are asked to collect acorns, beech nuts, chestnuts and conkers which will then be collected and taken to the council’s specialist plant nursery, The Arium. The seeds will be planted back into Leeds green spaces and contribute to the Council’s target of planning approximately 5.8m trees over 25 years, helping grow the White Rose Forest. Find out more information about the seed collection scheme.
Hear from sustainable local start-ups and get your business off to a great start with Leeds Libraries’ Business & IP Centre
As part of Start-up Day on 11 November, local social enterprises will be giving free talks about their experiences of setting up a business with an environmental focus. If you’re interested in hearing about what it takes to a set up a business or would like to find out about the range of free business support on offer through the council’s library service. Register online to attend the morning and afternoon sessions.
Green job highlight
Beeston Neighbourhood Hub Worker-Climate Action Leeds
Climate Action Leeds is looking to appoint a passionate, locally rooted individual to act as the local hub worker in the Beeston climate action hub.
Deadline to apply: Friday 26th November at 12 noon.
Climate Emergency Advisory Committee
If you would like to have your say in a future CEAC meeting, please get in touch.
Contact climate.emergency@leeds.gov.uk and include “Open Forum” in the subject line for more information.
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