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David Spereall

Council defends Leeds Station revamp amid anger over taxi rank move

City councillors have traded blows over planned improvements around the front of Leeds Station, amid complaints from disabled groups and cab drivers.

Work on a £40m revamp will start in November this year and is expected to be completed by the summer of 2024.

The scheme, which is being done to help the station cope with rising numbers of passengers, will see New Station Street pedestrianised and the current taxi rank shifted onto Bishopgate Street below.

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