It's a priority for us to make sure that all Leeds neighbourhoods are safe, clean, green and well maintained.

We will not accept antisocial behaviour and we want attractive streets that are well maintained and well lit. We also want to reduce the amount of waste and pollution and make sure that the environment is enhanced and protected for future generations.

• Animal welfare
  The council licences commercially operated animal establishments and collects stray dogs and other animals. 
  
  
• Building control
  All buildings have to be fit for purpose and ensure the health and safety of people in and around them. 
  
  
• Countryside
  Leeds has a wealth of woodlands, countryside and urban green spaces. Learn more about them and see what we're doing to enhance and protect it all.
  
  
• Environmental health
  Find out about services to protect and improve the health, safety and environment for residents, workers and visitors to Leeds.
     
  
• Parks and open spaces 
  There's over 4,000 hectares of public parks and green spaces in Leeds, including public rights of way, cemeteries, closed churchyards and allotments.
  
  
• Planning
  Details of planning regulations, current applications and decisions near you and information on how to apply for planning permission or appeal against a decision.
  
  
• Pollution
  Find out about the measures we take to prevent and control noise, air, land and water pollution, safeguarding our environment for everyone's benefit.  
  
  
• Regeneration
  Practical steps that the council and partners are taking to narrow the gap between the most disadvantaged communities and the rest of the city.
  
  
• Rubbish, waste and recycling
  Information about recycling and rubbish collection services, including when your bins will be emptied and where you can take large household items.
  
  
• Sustainability
  Sustainable development links local action with global environmental issues and also takes into account the needs of future generations.