Decision details

For Executive Board to consider future uses of Kirkgate Open Market.

The Director of City Development submitted a report which sought approval for a consultation exercise to be undertaken on a potential alternative, complementary use of part of the Leeds Kirkgate open market site by the introduction of a new container food and beverage offer. The report noted that whilst retaining the open market, the proposal would involve its reduction in the number of stalls and a re-orientation to a smaller footprint adjacent to the indoor market within the boundary of the current overall market site.

Members emphasised the importance of ensuring that communication between the Council and the market traders on the development of the proposals continued, that the market traders were supported during this process, and that the alternative offer, once established, was monitored to ensure that it remained complementary to the market. 

In response to an enquiry, assurance was provided that no one would be displaced by the implementation of the proposals.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the commencement of a consultation exercise on the introduction of a new container food and beverage offer on part of the Open Market at Leeds Kirkgate Market, be approved;

(b)  That the interest in the site regarding a food and beverage led container offer which would be complementary to the market and would react to latent demand in the city centre for this form of offering, be noted;

(c)  That following resolution (a) (above), agreement be given to the Board receiving an update on the outcome of the consultation exercise at the next Board meeting scheduled for 8th February 2023;

(d)  That it be noted that the Director of City Development is responsible for the implementation of such matters.

External Consultation

Kirkgate Market Traders and their Trader Representatives

Leeds BID

Business Stakeholders in the vicinity of the Market

External Consultation

Kirkgate Market Traders and their Trader Representatives

Leeds BID

Business Stakeholders in the vicinity of the Market