Businesses fear for future of Lower Kirkgate if agreement with owner is not reached.
A battle to buy and save derelict buildings on one of Leeds' oldest streets has begun after negotiations with their owner reached a stalemate.
The manager of a neighbouring cafe and bar said the situation was "petrifying" due to the safety risk posed by the condition of the buildings.There have also been fires at 101, 86 and 87 Kirkgate, all of which are owned by City Fusion. Council documents confirmed that it had "not been possible" to enter into agreement with the owner on how the grant, which can only be spent on renovation work, would be used.Manager of Wapentake, a bar and cafe, Niamh Wilkinson, said: “With the buildings in the state they are, it’s a massive safety hazard.”
National Lottery funding was also used to redevelop the building and the site was acquired by Rushbond.
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