Major announcement on Wakefield shopping centre expected within weeks
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 12:02 · Archive
Wakefield Council expects to announce major plans for The Ridings Shopping Centre redevelopment within two to three weeks.
Wakefield Council's leader Karl Johnson confirmed a major announcement on The Ridings Shopping Centre's future is expected within the next two to three weeks. The council acquired the 43-year-old shopping centre for slightly more than £11m in May. The original plans announced by the previous administration included demolishing the centre and four residential tower blocks – Manor House, Trinity House, Tudor House and Warren House – to create new residential properties, leisure amenities and event venues, collectively known as a Cathedral Quarter.
Control of the council changed in May when Reform UK won 58 of 63 seats at the local elections. The incoming administration announced an in-depth review of the scheme and launched a fresh public consultation in July. Speaking at a council meeting on 14 October, Cllr Johnson said the council had been "getting under the bonnet, looking at the figures" and intended to ensure "Wakefield isn't going to be bright for a year, but five, 10, 15, 20 years". He also confirmed that announcements on other projects, including Castleford town centre, were nearing completion.
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How it is being reported
- Major announcement on The Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield to come ‘within weeks’The council said it would give Wakefield a ‘rebirth’Yorkshire Evening Post · 20 Oct, 11:30
- 'Major announcement' on shopping centre's fate within weeksWakefield Council leader Karl Johnson has confirmed major announcements on The Ridings Shopping Centre redevelopmentHuddersfield Examiner · 20 Oct, 04:00
In this story: Wakefield Council · The Ridings Shopping Centre · Karl Johnson · Wakefield · Reform UK · Castleford
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