Capacity increase for Leeds courts

An additional four business and property courtrooms are under construction, and will hear business and property disputes.

The Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk said the increased capacity would be ‘hugely positive’ for Leeds, ‘positioning the city as a leading legal hub’.

The investment is part of £220m funding to improve the courts and tribunal estate. Other projects in the North East include roof replacements at Skipton Court House, York Magistrates’ Court and Sunderland Magistrates’ Court (£7m). More than £5m will be used to fix heating and pipework at Sheffield Magistrates Court and Durham Crown Court, while £7m will be used to replace windows and cladding at Teesside Magistrates Court.