When Ideas Meet — Documenting High Streets UK in Leeds

Leeds recently welcomed BID leaders, investors and partners from across the UK for the latest High Streets UK forum, hosted by LeedsBID at Hyatt Place Leeds. Bringing together voices from cities including Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London and Cardiff, the event created space for open and honest conversations about the future of UK high streets — with plenty of ideas, experience and shared challenges exchanged across the two days.

The welcome dinner on Tuesday evening, hosted by Harvey Nichols, set the tone perfectly, with the space transformed for the occasion and the room buzzing with conversation, bright ideas and knowledge sharing. That energy carried into Wednesday’s discussions, which brought together local businesses, city leaders and national partners for an inspiring day focused on collaboration and practical solutions. The photos captured across both days reflect exactly that, people coming together, sharing perspectives and working collectively towards stronger, more resilient high streets.