It's all part of the Kirklees Cultural Heart plan.
An official planning application has been launched for the Cultural Heart development in Huddersfield that could see the town centre transformed.
The new plans involve a brand new live entertainment venue, complete with 350-space car park; a modern art gallery; community-focused library and a food hall and dedicated museum space, all sitting alongside a refurbishment of the Queensgate Market and Huddersfield Library buildings.
The live entertainments space would be an exciting new development for Huddersfield. / Image: Unsplash
The planning application notes that this would see the demolition of the existing Piazza shopping centre and part removal of Queensgate Market and the site would then be redeveloped for the new public realm space. The Queensgate Market Hall would be repurposed for the new proposed food hall
The new vision for the town centre would take place over the next 10 years, with "world-class public space and green parks" also forming an important part of the plan to transform Huddersfield.
The Huddersfield Cultural Heart has been in the works for months, receiving a great amount of input from the local community. 8,000 people engaged online and nearly 600 people attended the various in-person exhibitions to learn about the plans.
Huddersfield Town Hall. / Image: Wikicommons
Huddersfield City Council reports that the feedback from both the public and stakeholders has been positive.
Councillor Graham Turner, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said:
“This is an important milestone for Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees district. A huge amount of work has gone into getting us to this stage and we look forward to people viewing the final plans and designs."
"This is a game changing scheme that will provide a huge boost to our region and local economy, giving people many more reasons to visit and stay in our centre. The Cultural Heart will be a destination for people of all ages and demographics, and something for us all to be proud of as locals.”
The current plans include the demolition of the existing Piazza shopping centre. / Image: The Centre, Piazza Centre
Plans could begin as soon as 2024, but the plans will still need to be approved at a Local Planning Authority committee later this year.
For more information about the plans, The Kirklees Cultural Heart is now available to view on the Huddersfield planning portal, with the option to add your own comments available until Monday 14 November 2022.
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Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first Chief Doughnut Tester
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, Morrisons is on the look-out for one sweet treat fan to take on a new role.
That’s right – today (5 June) is National Doughnut Day, and Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role, The Chief Doughnut Tester – with all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs, and jam-filled aficionados urged to get applying.
The search is on to crown one lucky fan who’ll take on the dream job of taste-testing their way through the supermarket‘s range of doughnuts.
The Chief Doughnut Tester is more than just a title, Morrisons says it’s ‘serious business’.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester / Credit: Morrisons
The new hire will be tasked with taste-testing doughnuts before they hit the shelves, giving verdicts on new flavours and textures, all in the name of research.
The role will also involve teaming up with Morrisons’ internal doughnut-expert team to develop new and limited-edition treats that’ll be in stores next year.
Crowned as the nation’s definitive doughnut authority, the selected winner won’t just earn the title of Chief Doughnut Tester, they’ll also receive the ultimate of sweet perks – a year’s free supply of Morrisons fresh doughnuts, which the retailer sells more than 1.1 million of weekly.
Fancy it then? Does this sound like you?
Aspiring Chief Doughnut Testers can apply on the Morrisons website here, by filling in a short 200-words about why’re the ideal candidate.
Applications close at midnight tonight (Friday 5 June), so you’ll need to be quick.
Popular New York-style pizza pop-up confirms opening date for first takeaway in Leeds
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New York-style pizza pop-up, Edges Pizza, is set to open in Leeds.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residences across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason it seems.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Edges will be opening their doors in Leeds city centre on Thursday 18 June in a vacant railway arch at Fourth Court on Bridge Road in Leeds' Holbeck area.
It won't be your average pizza shop though, you'll have to preorder for now but trust us - it's worth it.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Edges said: "WE FINALLY HAVE an opening date, Thursday 18th June! All pizzas are pre-ordered like we have always done, and are slightly limited for now (still looking for helping hands!!!). The pre-orders will open the day before at 12pm via our Storekit link.
"We’ll be then opening Wednesday to Friday, 4-9pm and Saturday & Sunday 3-9pm. If there are still remaining slots left on the day, you can order up to an hour before the collection time. We have limited seating, for those who travel and would like to eat in. There is plenty of car parking space, to pick up your pizza, too.
"We can’t wait to see you all soon & more importantly, we can’t wait to start making some good food for you again."
We can't wait to get our hands on a coveted Edges pizza slice again, so you best believe we'll be there at the opening with bells on.
Sophie Smith -
11th October 2022 
