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Mr Riordan highlighted a 12-month £180m transport capital programme where £20m is being spent every five weeks on projects at Regent Street, the East Leeds Orbital and Leeds Station, which will be a major hub for Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 plans.
He also pointed to active city centre schemes including the new TV and film studios in Holbeck and developments at the Wellington Place business park. There are also plans to upgrade City Square and Leeds General Infirmary plus major regeneration work at the Southbank and the Innovation District.
“It all adds up to a really exciting set of developments,” he said.