Council to vote next week on proposal to tear down 1980s shopping centre under Muse redevelopment plan

By Matilda Battersby 2026-02-09T12:07:00

The Ridings opened in 1983 and was one of the first US-style malls in UK

One of the first US-style shopping centres to open in the UK is set to be torn down under plans due to be discussed next week by a West Yorkshire council.

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