Kirklees Council Details Huddersfield Market Restoration Plans

The Victorian market building, which originally opened in 1887, will have its initial color scheme reinstated following the completion of a restoration project. Kirklees Council has now released comprehensive plans for the rejuvenation of the Grade II*-listed Huddersfield Market. The site is slated to be “faithfully restored” through various works, including painting and the installation of permanent stalls equipped with power connections for traditional vendors such as fishmongers and butchers. Councillor Graham Turner, the Cabinet member for finance and regeneration, stated that the council had been “engaging with residents and traders to create designs that work for everyone.” The market will be repainted in the red, pink, and cream hues that were characteristic of municipal buildings in the town during the 19th Century. This renovation is part of a broader £250m blueprint for the town centre, which also includes proposals for a new library, a museum, and a live entertainment venue. Two new market buildings are planned, and a public space named Market Yard will be established. This new square is intended to host events and outdoor traders, with Kirklees Council asserting that the development will guarantee “an attractive public space.” Shoppers have been invited to submit their feedback on the proposals before 23 December as part of a consultation exercise. The plans will be on display in the market on Saturday 23 November and Tuesday, and Mr Turner stated that the council wished to ensure the market remained thriving for “generations to come.” He added, “These plans would drive more footfall by giving people even more reasons to visit, with room to enjoy seasonal events and socialise with friends and family.”