Leeds City Council

Gallery: Public and private sectors come together for Smart Transport Conference

More than 30 experts from across the transport industry spoke at the Smart Transport Conference in Leeds earlier this month.

Leeds decision to axe CAZ due to fear of legal challenge

Leeds City Council decided to cancel its plans for a Clean Air Zone due to fears it could open it up to legal challenges, according to a FOI request.

Leeds set to implement shared electric bike hire scheme

Leeds City Council is looking to approve a £2m funding bid to implement a fully docked, public electric bike hire scheme in the city.

New £400,000 e-cargo bike fund launched

The Department for Transport (DfT) and Energy Saving Trust have launched a new £400,000 funding round to help small businesses invest in electric cargo bikes.

Last call for views on Leeds’ draft transport strategy

Leeds City Council is calling for views on its draft Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy before the consultation closes on April 11.

E-cargo bike loan scheme launched by Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council has launched a trial allowing businesses in the city to borrow electric cargo bikes for deliveries.

Leeds clean air zone scrapped as pollution drops

Leeds’ planned clean air zone (CAZ) is ‘no longer required' due to a shift to cleaner vehicles a review by Leeds City Council and Government has concluded.

Leeds halts clean air zone plans

Leeds City Council has stopped financial support for its planned clean air zone (CAZ) while it conducts an ‘urgent’ review with Government into pollution levels.

Leeds City Council adds 122 electric vans to its fleet

Leeds City Council has added 122 Renault Kangoo ZE compact vans to electrify its vehicles used for property maintenance and civil enforcement.

Leeds residents support active travel and public transport to improve air quality

A YouGov poll of residents in Leeds reveals overwhelming support for measures to protect health by tackling air pollution emissions from cars.

Leeds taxi drivers install safety screens to keep operating during Covid-19 pandemic

Leeds City Council is allowing taxi and private hire drivers to install temporary safety screens in vehicles in response to the Covid-19 emergency.

Birmingham and Leeds request delays to Clean Air Zone introduction

Birmingham City Council and Leeds City Council have requested the postponement of their Clean Air Zone introductions due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus.

Leeds confirms launch date of Clean Air Zone

Leeds City Council has confirmed that its delayed Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will go live before the end of 2020.