Hotel to be built on former Wakefield railway station site

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A 110-room hotel will be built on the site of the former Wakefield Westgate railway station, with construction starting in 2027.

A new 110-room hotel will be built on the site of the former Wakefield Westgate railway station, with construction beginning in 2027 and opening expected by winter 2028. Wakefield Council says the development will meet growing demand from visitors and business travellers to the city.

The hotel will be developed by ION Property Developments Limited and will receive £8m in government support from the Local Regeneration Fund to make the scheme 'financially deliverable', according to the council. The location near the East Coast Main Line, with short journey times to Leeds, is expected to attract business stays to Wakefield.

Wakefield Council said the project represents an opportunity for visitors to stay longer in the city and boost the local economy. Matthew Pinder, cabinet member for district regeneration and regional growth, called it 'a big step forward for our city's growth'.

How it is being reported

• Hotel to be built on former railway station siteThe hotel on what was Wakefield Westgate rail station will "meet growing demand", the council says.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 14 Oct, 06:06
• Construction of hotel at old station site expected in 2027Construction work on a new city hotel is expected to start next summer, Wakefield Council has said.Yorkshire Post · 13 Oct, 13:16

In this story: Wakefield · Wakefield Westgate · ION Property Developments Limited · East Coast Main Line · Leeds

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