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Is Black Friday a bad deal or is it costing the Earth?

Black Friday falls at the end of this week (Fri 26th Nov) and I am sure we've all seen the madness it invokes. People queue outside shops...

Nov 25, 20215 min read

We're taking part in Leeds for All - International Day of Disabled People 2021

The Leeds for All week of events is tailored to disabled people - but open to all! Climate Action Leeds sessions are on Tuesday 30 Nov...

Nov 18, 20212 min read

#SelfCareWeek - our take on the five ways to wellbeing

This week, 15 - 21 November 2021, is #SelfCareWeek. It's all about how we can take good care of ourselves. This year's theme is Practise...

Nov 17, 20215 min read

Leeds School Plans Strike Against the National Curriculum to hold Climate Emergency Lessons

Moor Allerton Hall Primary School in Leeds are raising awareness for children and their families about the Climate Emergency alongside...

Nov 5, 20211 min read

Climate Action Leeds Independent Scrutiny Panel - Members Wanted

Climate Action Leeds are seeking panel members to support with its’ Independent Scrutiny Panel. The Independent Scrutiny Panel (ISP) is...

Oct 19, 20212 min read

Climate Action Leeds launch announced in the Yorkshire Evening Post

Climate Action Leeds: New five-year project to launch empowering ordinary people to tackle climate change in Leeds An ambitious project...

Oct 15, 20214 min read

Black History Month 2021

October is Black History Month and this year's theme is ‘Proud To Be’. This new campaign is launching to encourage Black and Brown people...

Oct 11, 20214 min read

Boost for community-led action as Leeds launches climate project with packed week of events

An ambitious five-year community project, Climate Action Leeds, launches on Monday (11 October) with a week of events to help empower...

Oct 7, 20213 min read

Great Big Green Week in Leeds - Beeston Festival, Wave of Change Youth demo, Car Free Street Fair

18 - 26 September 2021 is Great Big Green Week! Nation-wide, communities across the country will be hosting 3000+ events celebrating...

Sep 15, 20213 min read

Launch of Climate Action Leeds: Think global - Act local - Start now

We are excited to be officially launching Climate Action Leeds - and everyone is invited! You can be part of this week long series of...

Sep 10, 20211 min read

National Lottery community climate action fund - Together for Our Planet - launches ahead of COP26

Applications are now open for a new small grants programme from The National Lottery Community Fund called Together for Our Planet. The...

Sep 9, 20212 min read

Have your say on Leeds Local Plan update by Mon 13 September - Interactive Workshop Tues 7 Sept

Leeds City Council is looking at ways to use planning policy to help tackle climate change - and wants to hear what you have your say on...

Sep 6, 20212 min read

Major Climate Action Fund Awarded to Leeds to tackle Climate Change with a Community Focus

Originally published: 17/08/2020 Voluntary Action Leeds in partnership with Together for Peace, Leeds Tidal and Our Future Leeds been...

Mar 17, 20212 min read

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