It all STACKs up as new market attraction takes major step forward

Plans for a new leisure attraction at Leeds Kirkgate Market have taken another step forward.

- by Charles Brown

Leeds City Council confirmed STACK in March last year as its preferred operator for the proposed venue, which would offer an exciting mix of food, drink and entertainment from shipping containers in the market's outdoor trading area.

Now, following further design and preparatory work, the council and STACK have signed a formal lease agreement.

This means that, subject to licensing and planning approvals, the start of construction on the scheme could be just months away.

New details have also been revealed about what people can expect from the attraction, which experienced leisure operator STACK intends to build - as it has in other parts of the UK - from repurposed shipping containers.