By Katherine Turner
Leeds City Council have advised the Friends of Western Flatts Cliff Park group that the three disused sports facilities buildings are set to be removed.
Located by the newly installed playground the buildings have not been used for years and have been subject to graffiti and vandalism over recent times.
The buildings could be saved if an interested party is willing to repair, lease and maintain one or more of the buildings.
The buildings, which were previously used for storage, sports changing room facilities and the old cricket pavilion, require investment to repair them to the council’s minimum standards.
In return for this investment, Leeds City Council have advised they would be willing to consider a rent-free term in the lease agreement. They have also indicated they would be willing to consider a change of use for example to a coffee shop or other commercial venture.
Investors will be asked to submit a fully funded business case to the council that demonstrates long-term viability including repair, ongoing upkeep, maintenance and running costs.
The Friends’ group posted on their Facebook page: “With the playground, sports facilities, the rose garden, parking and picnic areas all within metres of these buildings, this news presents a genuinely exciting opportunity for an interested investor and the local community.”
Local residents seem keen on the idea of having a cafe and toilet facilities and hope an investor will come forward.
If you are an interested investor, please make the Friends’ group aware by contacting fowfcp@gmail.com. They can provide further details on the opportunity and requirements, and put you in touch with contacts at Leeds City Council.
The deadline for registering an interest with the Friends of Western Flatts Cliff Park Committee is Sunday, 6 October 2024. E-mail friends@fowfcp.org.
If there is no genuine interest by this time, the council will be advised to proceed with their demolition plans.
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