The ‘Future of Leeds’ consultation underway

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People and businesses in Leeds are being asked to have their say on the future of development and land use in the district as Leeds City Council launches a consultation to update its Local Plan.

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00:00What should Leeds be like in the future?

00:03That's the question a consultation is asking running until the 15th of September

00:08when searching for Leeds Local Plan Commonplace.

00:12If you're a Leeds resident or business owner,

00:14you can share your views on the future of development and land use in the city.

00:19The Leeds Local Plan is a legal framework that will set out Leeds City Council's vision and strategy

00:25for sustainable growth through to the year 2042.

00:28The aim of the long-term plan is to help the council better manage where new homes,

00:33businesses and services are built and ensure the right development happens in the right places.

00:39The plan guides how land is used and developed across the district

00:43and influences planning decisions to ensure any developments meet the needs of the community and the environment.

00:50Opinions are being sought on key issues including homes, schools, workplaces, green spaces,

00:56waste management, carbon reduction and infrastructure.

01:00The Deputy Leader of Leeds City Council and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Sustainable Development,

01:06Councillor Jonathan Pryor, said that as one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe,

01:11the council must ensure that the right developments and services happen in the right places,

01:16whilst also giving everyone across the entire Leeds district a voice in the planning of our city's future.

01:21adding that the feedback is vital to making Leeds the best city possible.

01:27The draft local plan can be found online and there will be numerous in-person events held across the city

01:32through to the middle of August.

01:34Pudsey, Morley, Otley, Rothwell, Weatherby, Guiseley, Garforth, Armley, Harehills, Bramley,

01:40Morallerton, Headingley and Holbeck will all be hosting the in-person events.

01:44Check out our updates.

02:03Bye, bye, bye, bye.

02:08Bye, bye.

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