Funding approved to turn town centre site into homes

Kirklees Council’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to spend £1.25m of Government cash on Huddersfield’s Estate Buildings in order to prepare the site for future development.

This money has already been allocated for the development of the Estate Buildings, and is part of the One Public Estate Brownfield Land Release Fund – a Government fund to support local authorities in transforming surplus land and buildings in to new homes.

The Grade II Listed town centre building has significant heritage value, and was identified as an important feature within the Huddersfield Blueprint during early planning stages.

The building has been identified as an opportunity to create new housing in Huddersfield.

Council teams have been working to draw up a specification and tender package for preparatory works which will see the Estate Buildings developed in the future.

The aim is to provide new housing for those looking to base themselves in the town centre, including recent graduates from the University of Huddersfield.

Councillor Graham Turner, cabinet member for finance & regeneration, said: “Our plans to prepare Estate Buildings for future development are a great example of how regeneration projects will future-proof key parts of Huddersfield’s history and protect the heritage of the building which dates all the way back to the 1800s.

“I want to thank One Public Estate for the investment which will go towards repairs to help bring the building back to life. This partnership working is key to developing and restoring our historic buildings for a vibrant future use.

“The investment is a vote of confidence in our Huddersfield Blueprint and supports our aim to making the town centre a great place to live, work and play.”

“Developing the current site will support our blueprint plans of Huddersfield becoming a vibrant and convenient place to live for the younger generation, with plenty of facilities nearby for people to travel and shop – increasing the footfall within the town centre.”

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