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Onshore wind - blowing the myths away

Onshore wind farms are a subject of heated debates on both sides of the arguments. Often the facts and rational arguments get lost in the emotion. The Centre for Sustainable...

 
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Know Your Limits - A Guide for Local Leaders

The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) recognised the gap in understanding ‘environmental limits’ at a local, practical level and set out to support the UK Government in developing a clearer set...

 
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Blue Sky Green Space

This document outlines in the broadest sense the wide range of green spaces – from parks and gardens to city farms, country parks, woodlands and wildlife sites to play areas,...

 
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Get your hands on a Yorkshire Futures publication

Yorkshire Futures have printed copies of research publications available to collect from our offices in central Leeds. The publications cover a wide range of social, economic and environmental topics relating...

 
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The Localism Bill - Sign our joint statement!

The Localism Bill will have a fundamental influence on the shape and development of our communities. Through the introduction of neighbourhood planning and a duty for local authorities to cooperate,...

 
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Job Vacancy: RSPB Area Conservation Manager

RSPB are looking for an experienced manager to lead delivery of our conservation programme in the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber. Challenges and opportunities in this area are immense; coastal...

 
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Climate Resilient Infrastructure: Preparing for a Changing Climate

On 9th May 2011, Defra’s Secretary of State launched Climate Resilient Infrastructure, a cross-Government report which outlines the challenges to the transport, energy, water and ICT infrastructure sectors to adapting...

 
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New website helps Yorkshire businesses to cut costs and CO2 emissions

 A new website has been launched this week that will help businesses to cut their costs and their carbon emissions. The Greener Business Website brings together information for businesses about...

 
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Job Vacancy: Sheffield Renewables Construction Project Manager

Sheffield Renewables requires a construction project manager (community hydro power) to bring forward plans for our Jordan Dam Hydro Scheme. The work is offered urgently as a three month temporary...

 
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Monitoring progress in the sub and city regions

The latest economic, social and environmental data for the sub and city regions are now available on the Yorkshire Futures website. Since last year the policy and funding landscape...

 
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