Here you will find what we do, when we do it and how you can join us in making Leeds a city with a clean, green, future!
We are currently engaged in a number of campaigns both local and national. We are always on the look out for new members who can support us in any way they can, be it writing letters to their MP, helping us to hold regular stalls, making a financial commitment, or getting engaged with campaigning as an active group member. We are keen to establish links with Youth Organizations, Schools, Churches, Unions and other local stake holders that want to be counted where it really matters - our environment.
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- NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED- Leeds Get Serious about CO2 We need Leeds city council to take it's Climate Change responsibilities seriously,they should make a real commitment by passing a motion to cut CO2 by 40% by 2020. Press
- Leeds First Wind Turbine On a gateway site into the City this sizeable turbine will but Leeds on the renewables map and represents a crucial first step towards a sustainable city, well done Yorkshire Water and Leeds Council Press.
- Hook Moor Wind Farm. Rejected! Despite 1500 letters in support, this development was turned down on an objection made by the MOD in relation to the RAF training airfield at Church Fenton. It seems a pity that the Government cannot fund the necessary technologies to allow airports and turbines to coexist. It seems very unlikely that Leeds will reach it's targets of generating 10MW of renewable energy by 2010.
- Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion - Expansion Approved. This Decision by the Council shows their lack of understanding of the issues that will be facing the region over the coming years. It is far from cartain that the airport will be a finnancial success. The joint campaign fought by NLBAE has set the agenda for COPENHAGEN. Join the campaign.
- No Coal Hole -Leeds Planning Committee have rejected the proposed open cast coal mine at Ledston. Banks Developments may seek to appeal the decision or the proposal could be forced through by central Government. For the present- Hurrah!
How to Help:
- Come and Join Us: We meet regularly on the evening of the first Tuesday of the month and for a more informal meetings as an when we need them.
- For further info call: 07808778602 (Stuart) or mail leedsfoe@hotmail.co.uk.
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We Won!
Earth Mover, Group of the Year 2009
Leeds FoE have been singled-out from over 100 other FoE regional groups to receive the prestigious Earth Mover Group of the Year award in aknowledgement of the work we've done over the last 12 months. Thanks to all of you that have supported our efforts by contacting your MP, councillor, signing a postcard or making a donation. There is no time for resting on our laurels however, as 2010 will be a crucial year and we need to capitalize on our achievements to expand the influence of the group within the city and increase our membership
Leeds FoE and the giant Octopus at the Wave 5 Dec 09
LFoE Members support the No Leeds Bradford Airport Campaign,
April 25, A cucumber sandwich powered campaign!
No New Coal Rally Ledston January 09
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