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Scrutiny Board (Infrastructure, Investment & Inclusive Growth) - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.30 am

September 24, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Scrutiny Board (Infrastructure, Investment & Inclusive Growth) is scheduled to meet to discuss the Leeds Local Plan 2040, the Vision Zero road safety strategy, and active travel initiatives. The board will also consider its work schedule for the 2025/26 municipal year and receive an update from the University of Leeds on research related to driver safety.

Leeds Local Plan 2040

The Scrutiny Board (Infrastructure, Investment & Inclusive Growth) is scheduled to receive an update on proposals to update the Leeds Local Plan 2040. The Leeds Local Plan1 sets out a planning framework for the city.

Vision Zero Annual Update

The board is scheduled to discuss the Connecting Leeds Vision Zero 2040 Annual Progress Report 2024-25, alongside a summary of progress against targets in the associated Action Plan 2022-25. They will also consider the new Vision Zero Action Plan 2025-28.

Vision Zero2 is a road safety strategy that aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. The board will also receive a summary of the conclusions of the Scrutiny Board (Environment, Housing and Communities) following a public meeting on 17 July 2025, related to Vision Zero 2040.

Active Travel Update

The Scrutiny Board (Infrastructure, Investment & Inclusive Growth) is scheduled to receive an update on the expansion of active travel3 in Leeds.

University of Leeds Research Update

The Scrutiny Board (Infrastructure, Investment & Inclusive Growth) is scheduled to receive an update from the University of Leeds regarding research relating to hazard anticipation and improving driver safety.

Work Schedule

The Scrutiny Board (Infrastructure, Investment & Inclusive Growth) is scheduled to consider its work schedule for the 2025/26 municipal year, as detailed in the IIIG SB Work Schedule 2025 2026 document.


  1. Local Plans are documents that set out a vision and a framework for the future development of an area. They include policies and proposals for how land should be used and can identify areas for development, regeneration, conservation, and environmental protection. 

  2. Vision Zero is a strategy that originated in Sweden in the 1990s, based on the principle that no loss of life is acceptable on the roads. It involves a multi-faceted approach, addressing infrastructure, enforcement, education, and technology to create a safer road system for all users. 

  3. Active travel refers to any form of human-powered transportation, such as walking, cycling, or using a wheelchair. It is often promoted as a way to improve public health, reduce traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorAsghar Ali
Councillor Asghar Ali Support Executive Member • Labour • Gipton and Harehills
Profile image for CouncillorMothin Ali
Councillor Mothin Ali Green Party • Gipton and Harehills
Profile image for CouncillorHannah Bithell
Councillor Hannah Bithell Chair of Scrutiny Board (Infrastructure, Investment and Inclusive Growth) • Labour • Kirkstall
Profile image for CouncillorKaren Bruce
Councillor Karen Bruce Labour & Co-operative Party • Ardsley and Robin Hood
Profile image for CouncillorNeil Buckley
Councillor Neil Buckley Conservative • Alwoodley
Profile image for CouncillorDiane Chapman
Councillor Diane Chapman Liberal Democrats • Rothwell
Profile image for CouncillorKatie Dye
Councillor Katie Dye Chair of Climate Emergency Advisory Committee • Labour • Killingbeck and Seacroft
Profile image for CouncillorRaymond Jones
Councillor Raymond Jones Support Executive Member • Labour • Horsforth
Profile image for CouncillorSonia Leighton
Councillor Sonia Leighton Labour & Co-operative Party • Guiseley and Rawdon
Profile image for CouncillorMatthew Robinson
Councillor Matthew Robinson Conservative • Harewood
Profile image for CouncillorAndrew Scopes
Councillor Andrew Scopes Chair of Scrutiny Board (Adults, Health and Active LIfestyles) • Labour • Beeston and Holbeck
Profile image for CouncillorMohammed Shahzad
Councillor Mohammed Shahzad Chair of Community Committee Inner North • Labour & Co-operative Party • Moortown

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 24th-Sep-2025 10.30 Scrutiny Board Infrastructure Investment Inclusive Growt.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 24th-Sep-2025 10.30 Scrutiny Board Infrastructure Investment Inclusive Gro.pdf

Additional Documents

IIIG SB Work Schedule 2025 2026.pdf
Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Cover Report FINAL.pdf
Annual Update Vision Zero Report.pdf
Cover report Position Statement.pdf
EHC SB September 2025 Position Statement.pdf
Cover Report Update On The Expansion Of Active Travel.pdf
Update On The Expansion Of Active Travel FINAL.pdf
Leeds Local Plan Update.pdf
LLP Appendix 2 - Leeds Local Plan Consultation Document 050625.pdf
LLP Appendix 1 Executive Summary 050625.pdf
EB Leeds Local Plan A Planning Framewo.pdf
LLP Appendix 3 Site Assessments Methodology 090625.pdf
LLP Appendix 3i Site Assessment Introduction and Scoring Report 090625.pdf
23072025 1000 Scrutiny Board Infrastructure Inves.pdf
250924 Work Programme Cover Report.pdf