Leeds City Council is leading the way in how we manage our natural resources and waste in Leeds.
The NRWDPD forms one part of the new LDF. It will explain the key issues affecting Leeds’ natural resources and waste. It will provide guidance on matters relevant to the whole of Leeds for the future management of existing resources. The document will include detailed policies about the effects of climate change, lowering carbon emissions, managing water resources, waste management and recycling, all of which are important issues for Leeds residents.
At this early stage of the development of the NRWDPD, we are seeking your views on what should be included within this document.
The Consultation Process
Public consultation on the issues and alternative options is open from Thursday 8th May 2008 – Thursday 19th June 2008.
November 2007 – April 2008 Identify initial issues and develop alternative options for discussion
May 2008 – June 2008 Undertake public consultation on the initial issues and alternative options.
May 2008 – December 2008 The representations / responses received during the public consultation will feed into the development of a Preferred Options Report which will be put forward for further consultation
January 2009 – February 2009 Undertake public consultation on the preferred options.
January 2009 – August 2009 The Submission NRWDPD will be prepared and submitted to the Secretary of State.
August 2009 – September 2009 Six week public consultation period will be held on the Submission NRWDPD.
August 2009 – March 2010 Pre-examination changes.
April 2010 – May 2010 Independent examination where a government appointed Inspector will make recommendations that the council will be required to adopt.
December 2010 The NRWDPD will then be adopted as a formal plan.
Exhibitions
We are holding exhibitions across the city at the following locations where you will have a chance to talk to a member of the team about the initial issues and alternative options and fill in a questionnaire so that your views can be taken into consideration:
Location date
Leeds Central Library Thurs 8 May – Thurs 19 June
Morrison’s, 69 Town Street, Horsforth Mon 12 and Tues 13 May
Tesco, Seacroft Crescent, Seacroft Fri 16 and Sat 17 May
Somerfield, Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton Mon 19 and Tues 20 May
St Johns Centre, Merrion Street, Leeds City Centre Sat 24 and Sun 25 May
Somerfield, 29 Town Street, Armley Weds 28 and Thurs 29 May
Waitrose, 60 Westgate, Otley Fri 30 and Sat 31 May
Sainsbury’s, White Rose Shopping Centre, Morley Mon 2 and Tues 3 June
Morrisons, 67 Commercial Street, Rothwell Weds 4 and Thurs 5 June
Merrion Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds City Centre Fri 6 and Sat 7 June 2008
Morrisons, 1 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall Weds 11 and Thurs 12 June
Tesco, Aberford Road, Garforth Fri 13 and Sat 14 June 2008
Documents available
In addition to the exhibitions you can view a copy of the NRWDPD Issues and Alternative Options Report and associated documents listed below at: all local libraries, all One Stop Centres and the Development Enquiry Centre, 2 Rossington Street.
Issues and Alternative Options – Main Report
Issues and Alternative Options – Appendices 1 – 3
Issues and Alternative Options – Appendix 4
Issues and Alternative Options – Appendix 5
Issues and Alternative Options – Appendix 6
Consultation Summary
Sustainability Appraisal Initial Appraisal – Sections 1 – 4
Sustainability Appraisal Initial Appraisal – Section 5
Questionnaire: general public For the general public
Questionnaire: technical Shortened version for key stakeholders
Questionnaire: full technical Full version for key stakeholders
Natural Resource Flow Analysis
Natural Resource Flow Analysis Non Technical Summary
Ecological Footprint (available shortly)
Completed questionnaires should be returned to the address below by the 19th June 2008:
FREEPOST RLSB-BTYC-UKUT, Natural Resources and Waste Development Plan Document, Jacobs UK, 1 City Walk, Leeds LS11 9DX
If you have any queries please contact us on email nrwdpd@jacobs.com or tel: 0113 242 6771.