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Leeds Conservatoire has been awarded over £1.6m of government funding to make its building more environmentally sustainable.

The award is from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, an initiative by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The venue, which is part of the Luminate Education Group, will use the money to replace old gas fire boilers, install double glazing and LED lighting, and replace its air heating and cooling systems.

Professor Joe Wilson, Principal of Leeds Conservatoire, said the organisation was committed to becoming net zero by 2035.

He added: “We take sustainability seriously and are pleased that these funds will help to reduce the conservatoire’s carbon footprint."

Luminate Group recently launched its Climate Emergency and Sustainable Development Pledge.

Group Vice Principal for Development, David Warren, said: “We will be partnering closely with local organisations, businesses and community groups that value sustainability too, so we can coordinate our efforts and maximise the results.”