Decision details

To note the engagement undertaken and the changes made to the draft strategy to reflect the engagement.

To note the projects and deliverables undertaken to date and those in the pipeline.

To endorse the updated draft strategy allowing the engagement process.

The Director of City Development:

a)  Noted the outcome of the public engagement undertaken on the draft Our Spaces Strategy and the changes made to the strategy to reflect the feedback.

b)  Approved the final version of the Our Spaces Strategy, which is appended to this report, and endorsed the publication of Leeds: Our Spaces Strategy (city centre version).

c)  Noted the Our Spaces projects delivered over the last year since the launch of the public engagement and those in the pipeline for delivery at a future point in time.

d)  Noted the responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the Our Spaces strategy and related Leeds City Council projects. It is anticipated that proposals for public realm at the Corn Exchange, Meadow Lane and City Square will be presented to Executive Board in 2020/21.

Internal and external briefings

City Development Directorate Management Team

Ward Members

Leader Management Team

Executive Board,

LCC services,

Open public conversation November 2018 – March 2019.

(online and in person open to everyone and group work including City Stakeholders, QPS, Equality Hubs, Access and Usability Group, Older Person’s Forum, Citizen’s Panel, Youth Council and Playful Anywhere event).