£86k bollards plan for city's landmark square

Safety bollards costing a total of about £86,000 are to be installed in Leeds City Square in a bid to boost pedestrian safety and help with public events.

Government funding would pay for the fixed bollards along an 82ft (25m) section of the landmark square's eastern side, according to Leeds City Council.

A £3.5m scheme to pedestrianise City Square, with cycle paths and bus lanes running alongside, was completed in May.

The scheme would "contribute to the protection of members of the public using City Square all year round", a council report stated.

The report described City Square as "a key gateway", which was often the first experience visitors had when arriving in Leeds.

"It is an important piece of city centre public realm which is enjoyed by residents, workers and visitors to the city," it said.

The report stated funding for the project of up to £86,000 would come from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

"It will be delivered at no cost to Leeds City Council other than in city centre management staff time in progressing the scheme to the point of delivery," it added.

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