We asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers that question, and the answers ranged from a number of familiar city-centre frustrations to some more unexpected suggestions.
We've picked out 10 of the answers that came up most often or sparked the most interesting debate.
These are the things that Leeds locals think should be shown the door from the city centre.
1. Delivery bikes
Delivery bikes were among the biggest bugbears raised by readers - and the council is moving forward with plans to ban them from the city centre. From pavement riding to bikes weaving through busy pedestrian areas, a number of people said they would like to see them banned or more tightly controlled. | Adobe Stock
2. Bikes and scooters in pedestrian areas
Bikes and scooters being ridden through pedestrian areas were another common answer. Readers complained about cyclists and e-scooter users using busy pavements and pedestrianised streets, with some saying they can make walking around the city centre feel less safe. | Adobe Stock
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3. Drug use
While already banned, open drug use and the smell of cannabis were among the other complaints that our readers want to see tougher action on. Several people said they would ban or crack down on drug-taking in public spaces, particularly where it is visible to people visiting, working or living in the city centre. | Adobe Stock
4. Protests and marches
Some readers said they would ban protests and marches from Leeds city centre. Demonstrations are a regular sight in the city and are carefully managed by police. But comments from readers reflected frustration about disruption caused by some protests - although others argued that the city centre is an important place for people to make their voices heard. | Steve Riding
5. Street preaching
Street preaching also featured in the responses, with some readers saying they would like it removed from Leeds city centre. The comments included complaints about loud preaching and amplified speakers in busy pedestrian areas. | Adobe Stock
6. Buses and taxis
Buses and taxis were surprising answer from readers asked what they would ban from Leeds city centre. Some comments focused on traffic, congestion and vehicles using busy central streets, while others questioned whether certain vehicles should have greater restrictions in pedestrian-heavy areas. | Gerard Binks