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To: Leeds City Council

Campaign to Make Leeds a 'Swimmable City'

We call on Leeds City Council to endorse the 'Swimmable Cities Charter' and to join the Swimmable Cities Global Alliance.

Why is this important?

‘Swimmable Cities’ is a global initiative shaping urban liveability, climate resilience and social equity in communities around the world. It is inspired by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Regeneration.
 
 Cities around the world are under growing pressure from climate change, public health, and urban growth challenges. Restoring access to clean water is emerging as a powerful way to cool cities, improve wellbeing and reconnect people with nature. 

Since launching their Charter before the Paris Olympics, the growing international alliance of municipalities, organisations and advocates includes 255 diverse organisations across 121 cities and towns in 38 countries. 

The global Swimmable Cities initiative is on a mission to mainstream ‘swimmability’ in urban planning, integrated water management and tourism destination development. The goal is to restore rivers, lakes, coastlines and waterfronts as public spaces that support health, climate resilience and urban life.

Join our Campaign Whats App Group: 
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Euo1EHHamO29Ag68HcoqZT 

How it will be delivered

To the Leader of Leeds City Council

Leeds, UK

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Updates

2026-09-27 20:30:53 +0100

25 signatures reached

2026-09-27 18:05:33 +0100

10 signatures reached