Background
Thursday 28th February Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre. Michael Sadler Building, University of Leeds. Leeds has enjoyed major economic success in recent years, becoming the fastest growing city in England and number one financial centre after London. Its universities attract thousands of students and retail is booming. All this is reflected in the changing face of the city centre. But is the price of success now too high? The well loved Corn Exchange shops are all but gone; Kirkgate Market traders await an uncertain fate; skyscrapers and over-priced flats are set to dominate the skyline with little consultation while affordable council housing is demolished; So we ask: Is Leeds going in the right direction? What does the general public think? Are there any alternatives? This event will discuss the positive and negative things that are happening to Leeds as well as proposals for change. Leeds City Council has a major role to play but it is not alone – the public must have a big say in the future of the city. For more information please contact whorunsleeds@leeds.ac.uk   NEW: Final report of the Leeds Direction event Click Here Final Report Appendix Click Here	Public letter sent by organisers of the event to the Yorkshire Evening Post Response to the letter by the Leader of Leeds City Council Have a say about Leeds Debate on future of Leeds Write-up of the Evenings debate
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	Future of Leeds: 'People want a say in how their City's Run' 'Gentrified City' claim debated
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	Whorunsleeds Leeds City council Yorkshire Evening Post

 

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