Pudsey Market Consultation

Introduction

Pudsey market has been in decline for several years now and this is something that is happening across the country with outdoor markets as we see a decline in footfall and a decline in traders wanting to trade outside in all weathers. We have reduced the running costs of the market over recent years, but the income we receive from the stall rents only covers half of these costs, which include business rates, electricity and general maintenance/repairs of the stalls.

The market is no longer financially sustainable as it currently stands, and the market service can no longer support the market financially. Rather than just closing the market, we want to explore alternative options first and to do that we want to get your views and ideas by carrying out this consultation with current market traders, local ward members and residents of Pudsey. This will help us to better understand what would make you return to, or start to shop, at the market, what type of markets you would like to see or ideas around alternative uses which will generate income and help to attract people back to Pudsey market as well as get it to at least a break-even position. 

Thank you in advance for your valued feedback.

Instructions

It should take you about 5 minutes to answer all the questions. The last day that you can respond is 31st July 2026.

If you need to speak to someone about this survey then please email Steven.Mason@leeds.gov.uk or telephone 0113 3789071.

Privacy notice (data protection)

The information provided will be used by Leeds City Council (as data controller) to understand your views on Pudsey Market. We will keep your information safe and secure in line with UK data protection law. Your data will be processed by the relevant teams within Leeds City Council. Our software supplier, SmartSurvey Ltd, will also process your data on our behalf but will never use these for its own purposes.
 
Further information regarding how the council processes your personal data, including your rights and contact details for our Data Protection Officer, can be found on our website.
 
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