Sherburn in Elmet. The haulage company J Long & Sons are based on Sandleas Way. Major printer and direct mail company Communisis has its main site on Manston Lane. 'Gates' sculpture In 2009 the council developed the roundabout on the Leeds Ring Road on the north side with 3 stone signs saying "Welcome to Cross Gates" and a sculpture composed of 3 large metal gates by architect John Thorp, at a cost of £143,000. They were originally painted red, black and white, but this was changed to the present red, blue and silver, as the original colours are those of Manchester United. The sculpture is meant to represent Cross Gates metaphorically, each gate having a large 'X' in steel in its design to reflect the history of the town's name. Local residents have expressed different views on the structure, some finding it an asset to the area, others finding it an eyesore. Comparison Cross Gates lies in the LS15 postcode area. Here is a population breakdown of the postcode area in comparison with the UK population. Location grid References External links YEP Cross Gates Today Community Website Crossgates Shopping Centre Crossgates Town Centre regeneration – Leeds City Council VE Day 60 Years:Leeds – Manufacturing at Cross Gates – Cross Gates was described as being in the parishes of Whitkirk and Barwick in Elmet – Cross Gates was described as being in the parishes of Whitkirk and Barwick in Elmet Cross Gates es:Cross Gates