Milestone moment as Town Deal market transformation begins
The redevelopment of Brighouse Market is now underway as part of the £19.1m Government-funded Town Deal being delivered by Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board.
Demolition of the existing building on the canalside site has begun, with West Yorkshire-based Triton Construction leading on construction of the new market, on behalf of Calderdale Council.
The new permanent market building will have 21 fixed stalls, each with water, drainage and power.
There will be space to sit, rest and meet, supporting the council’s aspiration to open the market on more days of the week in the future.
The market will include 19 additional pop-up stalls, which can be removed to accommodate small events.
Other features will include secure, decorative gates, new cycle parking outside the market, and new entrances and exits to provide better connections to the town.
Work is expected to take around a year and, during that time, the Open Market will continue to trade from a temporary site.
Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and transport, Councillor Sarah Courtney, said: “The improvements will turn the building into a modern, new facility, benefiting traders and shoppers, with the potential to allow for increased opening.
“The market project is one part of a package of investment across the town centre which includes new pedestrian areas, resurfacing of roads and footways and new seating and planting.
“These improvements, being delivered in partnership with the Town Deal Board, will make Brighouse an even better place to visit encouraging more people to spend more time and money in the town.”
Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for resources, Cllr Silvia Dacre, said: “The exciting proposals for Brighouse Market are now becoming a reality, as work begins on the upgraded facilities to attract visitors, better support existing stallholders and encourage new traders.
“When traders return to the new market building, they can look forward to improved facilities to make their trading experience even better.”
Paul Clarkson, managing director of Triton Construction, said: “We’re incredibly pleased to be collaborating on this project with Calderdale Council and to be part of the regeneration efforts for Brighouse.
“This project aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering local growth, enhancing community spaces, and delivering positive change.”
Colin Gordon, member of the Brighouse Town Deal Board, added: “A huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who has crossed Anchor Bridge to find us in Daisy Street car park over the next few weeks in our temporary home.
“It has been brilliant to see familiar and new faces as we continue to serve the community.”
The market revitalisation is one of the Brighouse Town Deal projects which will enhance the town centre over the coming years.
Work is continuing to shape and finalise plans for wider improvements to the town centre and bring a contractor on board.
The Brighouse Town Deal is a joint project between the town’s private and voluntary sector, community and residents’ groups, Calderdale Council and Calderdale College.