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Lucy Leeson

Council refuses to close Leeds road for Coronation party as 'it's too busy'

Highways chiefs have been criticised for refusing to close a road to allow for a street party over the Coronation weekend.

Residents on Adel Lane, in north-west Leeds, want a section of the road shut on May 7, the day after King Charles is officially crowned. But speaking at a community committee, local Conservative councillor Barry Anderson accused bosses of being “pedantic” in turning down the request.

Leeds City Council said the road was too busy to close and insisted it was following government guidance for the Coronation in reaching the decision. Adel Lane is set to close, in full, on the following Sunday for the Rob Burrow Marathon.

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