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New regulations restricting the use of bikes and some street trading activities are set to be introduced in parts of Leeds city centre.

Proposals for the Briggate Action Plan, aimed at making some of the city centre’s busiest areas safer for everyone, received overwhelming support during a public consultation last year.

The number of empty retail units in Leeds city centre has hit a record low ahead of this year’s Christmas rush, impressive new figures have revealed.

As Leeds heads into what is expected to be its busiest shopping period of the year, the vacancy rate in the city centre’s main retail area stands at just 8.8 per cent, the lowest since figures started being collated in 2019.

Essential maintenance works on retaining walls along the Leeds Inner Ring Road will begin next month, as part of a long-term programme to protect and maintain one of the city's most important transport routes.

Memories of a pioneering Leeds landmark have been revisited thanks to a historic city restoration project.

Centenary Bridge, which spans the River Aire between The Calls and Brewery Wharf, has been spruced up as the city marks 400 years since being awarded its first royal charter by King Charles I.

Originally constructed in 1993, at that time the bridge was the first river crossing built in the city for more than a century, and its distinctive sweeping design has since become a much-loved riverside feature.

Funding of over £25,000 received via Keep Britain Tidy

Plans for new measures to make some of the busiest areas of Leeds city centre safer for pedestrians and shoppers will move to the next stage following overwhelming public support.

Consultation on the Briggate Action Plan asked the public for their views on proposals aimed at tackling a number of concerns they had raised, including the estimated 1,100 bikes travelling up and down Briggate each day.

With billions in economic potential and multiple nationally significant programmes advancing in 2026, Leeds confirms it is ready to move from vision to delivery this year. 

People out and about in Leeds over the festive period are urged to take care and be mindful of risks.

The spectacular sights and sounds of Light Night Leeds returned to captivate crowds of thousands as this year’s annual cultural extravaganza got underway.

Many of the city’s most recognisable buildings and public spaces were completely transformed by a compelling programme of illuminated artworks from around the world during the first of the event’s two nights.

A new action plan aimed at making some of the city centre’s busiest areas safer and more enjoyable for shoppers and visitors will go before senior councillors in Leeds.

Proposals for the Briggate Action Plan will be considered by the council’s executive board at a meeting next week and include a package of measures aimed at addressing public concerns such as the estimated 1,100 bikes traveling up and down Briggate each day.

Senior councillors will next week be updated on efforts to safeguard the future of key heritage assets on an historic street in Leeds city centre.