City's 'beacon of beauty' restored to former glory

A shabby water feature in Leeds city centre has been brought back to life after years of neglect and countless calls for repairs.

- by James Connolly

The distinctive fountain, that stands at the heart of the Mandela Gardens, fell into disrepair some six years ago, with stagnant green water pooling at its base and paint peeling from its once vibrant surfaces.

Little seemed to change at the Millennium Square landmark, despite pressure from at least one campaigner who had been asking questions about the structure for half a decade.

But now, after nearly two years of reports from the Yorkshire Evening Post, the fountain has finally been repaired and is once again fully operational.