Public to have say on £9.5m plans to develop and pedestrianise Leeds City Square

The proposals will see City Square closed to general traffic, as well as changes to Boar Lane, King Street, Wellington Street, Aire Street, Quebec Street, and the wider road network.

The project, set to start next year, proposes to divert traffic away from the city centre, freeing up more space for public transport, walking and cycling facilities.

Leeds City Council claims it will help make the city centre a more pleasant place to live and spend time in.

A council statement said: “With less traffic this also provides the council with an opportunity to convert the square into a welcoming area for people arriving into the city and create an event space suitable for outdoor seating and hosting events. A further consultation will be launched later in the year which will showcase how the square itself will look.”

It is hoped the scheme will help create a new public events space in City Square.