"..A blueprint has also been agreed for redeveloping the Harewood and Eastgate quarter in partnership with developers, Hammerson and Town Centre Securities.
The £500m retail-led development is expected to attract flagship stores not currently represented in Leeds, reinforcing the city's position as the region's prime retail centre.
Leeds City executive board member for Development, Coun Andrew Carter, concludes: "This scheme will provide a boost for the city centre and play a significant part in achieving our vision for moving Leeds up a league as both a regional centre and internationally competitive city."