A Leeds man says he is "sad" about the "hopeless" city centre in Leeds.
On Sunday, October 2, David Postle, who is from Leeds, and his wife headed into Briggate to do some shopping. But the excitement for their day out soon deteriorated when they were greeted by high parking costs, derelict shops, and "no retail buzz".
The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the retail industry, leaving the likes of big name stores such as Monsoon, Thorntons and Shoe Zone closed for good. What's more the rising cost of living has meant that people don't have the spare cash to spend on clothes and luxuries and shop owners' bills are rising more and more.
