Successful cash bid propels market hall revamp project

Kirklees Council’s plans for Huddersfield’s open market hall have been given a boost with news that it has been successful in its bid for Levelling Up Funding to support the £18m scheme.

The market is a key part of the Huddersfield Blueprint regeneration programme.

This funding will allow the council to revamp the Grade II* listed market, maintaining and improving its current site on Northumberland Street.

As well as restoring the property and improving its surroundings, the council aims to create a better food offering, giving people more reasons to visit throughout the day and right into the evening.

It says this will provide a new focal point in the town centre, and will support surrounding businesses by encouraging extra footfall.

The planned improvements will establish a new indoor market offering street food, shared seating, fresh bread, fruit and vegetables, and other general goods.

The new outdoor market will be located next to Tesco, with around 54 stalls and accompanying storage units.

Councillor Graham Turner, cabinet member for finance & regeneration, said: “The successful bid will kickstart our plans to transform the open market hall and surrounding area and bring opportunities for the whole community.

“I want to thank all the MPs, businesses and local people who supported us, and the officers who have pulled these brilliant plans and exciting designs together.

“The awarding of this Levelling Up Funding means we can protect the future of the Grade II* Listed market hall and bring a boost to local businesses in the surrounding area.

“We will keep working to bring investment to all parts of Kirklees and this great selection of ambitious plans will help us deliver the economic growth we all need.”