Leeds tram network in high demand – recent survey says
Gary ButterfieldOver 60% of people are in support of Leeds having a tram system, according to a recent survey conducted by Leeds Now.
Leeds residents suffer discrepancy in amount of green space – data says
Oliver Jackson-BoltonAlmost half the residents of some areas of Leeds do not have access to private green space, such as a garden or shared communal area.
Leeds pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030
Lison ZhaoA Leeds Now investigation into the environment in Leeds has found that Leeds City Council have begun to enforce certain ways to create a greener ecofriendly city for future generations to come, launching an action plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Smokers pay over £250,000 in city centre fines over last 15 months
Jacob Grattage99% of all littering fines have been for smokers who incorrectly discard their cigarettes
Leeds Bradford Airport passenger numbers halved since 2020
Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford airport passenger data shows the number of people using the airport per year has halved since COVID 19.
Air pollution in Leeds has halved over the last 20 years
Sophie NicholsonBanning cars and pedestrianising parts of Leeds city centre has helped to half the levels of air pollution over the last 20 years, data shows
‘Councils can’t afford to fight fly-tipping’
Bethan Cann"Fly tipping offences are facing a lack of consequences due to a shortage of resources in the councils."
Professor of science claims that Leeds isn’t doing enough about climate change
Sophia KennyA professor of science at Leeds Trinity University shares their opinion on the effects of climates change.