Environment and planning

Leeds parkland

It's a priority for us to make sure that all Leeds neighbourhoods are safe, clean, green and well maintained.

We will not accept antisocial behaviour and we want attractive streets that are well maintained and well lit. We also want to reduce the amount of waste and pollution and make sure that the environment is enhanced and protected for future generations.

  • Animal welfare
    The council licences commercially operated animal establishments and collects stray dogs and other animals. 

  • Building control
    All buildings have to be fit for purpose and ensure the health and safety of people in and around them. 

  • Countryside
    Leeds has a wealth of woodlands, countryside and urban green spaces. Learn more about them and see what we're doing to enhance and protect it all.

  • Environmental health
    Find out about services to protect and improve the health, safety and environment for residents, workers and visitors to Leeds.
       
  • Parks and open spaces 
    There's over 4,000 hectares of public parks and green spaces in Leeds, including public rights of way, cemeteries, closed churchyards and allotments.

  • Planning
    Details of planning regulations, current applications and decisions near you and information on how to apply for planning permission or appeal against a decision.

  • Pollution
    Find out about the measures we take to prevent and control noise, air, land and water pollution, safeguarding our environment for everyone's benefit.  

  • Regeneration
    Practical steps that the council and partners are taking to narrow the gap between the most disadvantaged communities and the rest of the city.

  • Rubbish, waste and recycling
    Information about recycling and rubbish collection services, including when your bins will be emptied and where you can take large household items.

  • Sustainability
    Sustainable development links local action with global environmental issues and also takes into account the needs of future generations.

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