The housing picture in Leeds – more to it than planning exercises

Leeds Labour Council has a vision for the future of housing in the city.

Locally, a lot of recent comment and anxiety has been channeled into response to the Planning exercise, forced on the Council by the Tory-LibDem Coalition.

So it’s good to be reminded of some other parts of the housing picture, and Labour’s plans here.

Councillor Gruen (Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Services) was keen to stress these when he welcomed Jack Dromey MP, Shadow Minister for Housing, to Leeds this week to discuss key issues relating to housing in the City.

Councillor Peter Gruen Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services said:

“I welcome the opportunity to speak with Mr Dromey and explain how we can achieve our vision of housing in Leeds. Local leaders have a role in passing on our knowledge and expertise to influence national debate. We can also explain what central…