• via The Telegraph
Leeds Prepares to Pave Over 30,000 Hectares of Countryside
90 Percent of Green Belt Faces Reclassification Amid National Shortfall
Leeds council's grey belt plans contradict Labour's preservation pledge, targeting 30,000 hectares for development while housing starts lag far behind 300,000 annual targets. This reveals recurring policy failures across parties in balancing growth and green space.