Leeds City Council, GB
Metropolitan Council in England
United Kingdom
Leeds City Council, GB builds the first solar-powered Park and Ride lot in the United Kingdom
The Stourton Park and Ride houses a SolarEdge system with a maximum output of 1.2 megawatts. Energy stored in a 950kWh battery is used for electric vehicle charging, lot lighting, and climate control in the passenger waiting area. Half of the lot's parking spaces are covered by solar canopies. Local officials estimate that 12% of captured energy will be sent back to the local grid. This project will produce 852,000 kWh of electricity and save 471,000 kilograms of carbon emissions per year.
Leeds City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leeds City Council, GB introduces the first 100% electric bike hire service in the United Kingdom
The Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy seeks affordable and accessible zero-emission transit options. A partnership with Beryl advances this strategy with 300 e-bikes and e-cargo bikes available for hire. Docking stations are placed along highly used routes in the central, south, and northwest areas of Leeds. The first trips on Leeds City Bikes will take place in autumn 2023 with plans for an expanded fleet and additional stations based on demand.
Leeds City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leeds City Council, GB designs alcohol licensing data matrix for postcode-level licensing decisions
City officials identified data limitations in curbing anti-social behavior and health issues related to alcohol consumption. The licensing and public health units collaborated on an easy-to-use matrix for licensing decisions. Seventeen data sets covering areas like deprivation, alcohol-related hospital admissions, and looked-after children offer fuller pictures than crime statistics. Licensing committee members rely on the matrix when deciding on off-premises alcohol licenses.
Leeds City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leeds City Council, GB uses first-in-UK thermal imagery project for targeted housing upgrades
The MCS Charitable Foundation and Satellite Vu conducted a test of satellite imaging involving Leeds properties. Satellite Vu's network of mini-satellites gathers heat data from infrared cameras. Temperature data are turned into a rooftop heat index for Leeds, thus supporting accurate energy performance certificates for each property. This approach costs one-tenth of other imaging methods and advances the city's Priority Neighbourhoods initiative for home energy efficiency.
Leeds City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leeds City Council, GB pursues smart traffic management with VivaCity's AI for Detection technology
Local officials installed 180 AI for Detection sensors at 25 intersections. AI for Detection monitors real-time multimodal traffic and communicates with existing signal controllers. VivaCity made the sensors compatible with Swarco, Tellent, and Yunex controllers commonly used by cities. This sensor network reduces congestion in high-traffic areas, prioritizes cyclists and pedestrians, and gathers data for future road projects.
Leeds City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leeds City Council, GB #Binfluencer campaign seeks creative videos from local recycling advocates
Local officials identified 13% of general waste bin items that could be recycled in green bins. The #Binfluencer campaign seeks resident-made videos and animations promoting green bin use in creative ways. Each submission should be up to two minutes long with selected projects posted to city social media accounts. Leeds City Council and project partner HW Martin offer cash rewards to winners in the Under 18, Over 18, and Over 60 age categories.
Leeds City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Leeds City Council, GB combines Govtech and Capita platforms for tax process automation
City officials agreed to a two-year contract with Govtech for the use of its webCAPTURE service. This platform integrates with the Capita system for automated processing of tax-related forms by residents and businesses. Each request is automatically sorted, prioritized, and communicated to the relevant council officer for response. Leeds City Council will save enough time by replacing manual processes to deploy 14 staff members for more complex projects.
Leeds City Council, GB
United Kingdom