Construction work for Millennium Square in front of Leeds Civic Hall was well underway in May 2000. Spy-holes and fish eye lenses were placed in the perimeter security fencing to let the public keep an eye on the progress. Elsewhere motorists were being driven to distraction by the closure of a city centre route to traffic. Park Row was the focus of frustration for drivers. READ MORE: 29 Leeds pubs we have loved and lost LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in May 2000
Radio Aire DJ's Simon Logan and Katie Kaboom with a giant question mark on the steps of Leeds Town Hall. The station launched a search for a youngster to DJ at Party in the Park in July. Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. Leeds in May 2000
This is Dino Aristotelous at his restaurant Dinos in the city centre where he has plans for an additional eaterie. Photo: Claire Lim
9. Leeds in May 2000
These Leeds triplets performed in the BBC Music Live at the White Rose Centre. Pictured, left to right, are Annabelle, Alex and Sarah Gwilliam. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Leeds in may 2000
Tracy Swinford from Horsforth had lost six stone in weight after joining Slimming World in August 1999. She is pictured with one of her old skirts. Photo: Emma Nichols
11. Leeds in May 2000
Hawk the Hawk was drafted in to help rid the Lincoln Green estate of pigeons. He is pictured with Coun Gerry Harper. Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. Leeds in May 2000
The Leeds Athletics ladies netball team, from left, Michell Field, Katherine Williams, Gerry Plant, Ann Walker, Maggie Birkenshaw, Sharon McIntire, Wendy Hart, Danielle Rasbuary, Vikki Doyle and coach Carol Williams (centre). Photo: James Hardisty