Conservation and repair programme to begin at historic town hall

An extensive programme of “crucial” repairs and restorations is due to begin at Huddersfield Town Hall on 2 May.

The work, to be undertaken by Kirklees Council, is scheduled for completion by January next year.

Workers will be replacing sections of the roof, installing more durable materials and improving rainwater drainage to protecting the Grade II Listed building from damage and damp for decades to come.

As part of the same project, conservation work will be carried out on the building’s stonemasonry, with windows and flagpoles to be refurbished.

There will also be repairs and redecoration to parts of the interior. This includes the mayor’s office, the hospitality room and adjoining atrium, reception room, council chamber and civic office.

The town hall will remain open during the restoration, but parking provision directly outside the building will be reduced.

David Shepherd, strategic director for growth & regeneration at Kirklees Council, said: “Huddersfield Town Hall has stood for about two and half centuries, and it’s one of our most beautiful and impressive council buildings.

“This work is about protecting it for years to come, preserving part of Huddersfield’s history – one of our greatest priorities throughout our regeneration work in the town centre.

“During these necessary repairs and restorations, we’ll be doing our very best to keep impact for the public to a minimum.”