The Merrion Centre, TCS’ single largest asset, has given use of its ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena hotel which is located close to the LGI and is currently one of the only hotels in Leeds to remain open to further support hardworking NHS staff.

In line with the current Government guidelines, several supermarkets and pharmacies with stores at TCS’ largest single asset, the Merrion Centre, will remain open for essential items and offer exclusive shopping slots set up for the elderly, vulnerable and NHS workers.

Independent operators including the Chilli Shop, Bubble Tea and Hook & Line have been quick to react in ensuring they continue to offer products to consumers staying at home.

In addition to their new delivery service, owners of the award winning My Thai on Wade Lane are operating a ‘soup kitchen’ service (#inittogether) serving food to NHS workers and the vulnerable that are unable to leave their homes.

Edward Ziff, Chairman & Chief Executive, TCS commented:

“Each of us will have our own stories about how the NHS has been there for us in time of need. My own son Jacob was cured of childhood leukaemia by hospital staff in Leeds. As the NHS prepares for its own challenging and difficult days ahead, I urge Yorkshire businesses to pull together to do what they can to support NHS staff working on the front line.

“We hope our own and the initiatives of our tenants will go some way to help vital healthcare staff in these unprecedented times, as well as the elderly and vulnerable who have been impacted. Our ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena hotel and the CitiPark Merrion Centre car park have now been made available to Leeds Teaching Hospitals for as long as they are needed throughout the outbreak and we look forward to welcoming their hard working teams.”

Joe Morris, Operations Director, Home Bargains commented:

“We are working very hard to keep our doors open to support the local communities we serve and have introduced special measures during these challenging times. We have allocated the first hour to allow our elderly and vulnerable customers access to buy essential items. We have also set limits on how our shoppers come into the store to follow the social distancing guidelines and are giving NHS workers priority access so they go to the front of the queue.”

ARE YOU AN NHS/KEY WORKER?

To book your room at the ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena hotel from just £20 per night (inc bagged breakfast) please contact the hotel on:

Tel: 0113 831 4530
Email: Alex Joburns at H9687-RE@accor.com

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