Mind the Gap: Join the Place North Viability Gap Campaign Community management is the preferred option for the future of the venue In an item on Kirklees Council’s cabinet meeting agenda for 10 December five options are put forward by officers for next steps regarding the hall was closed following a piece of plaster falling from the ceiling with subsequent surveys suggesting further plaster failure was a possibility The building costs £205,000 a year to run even in normal times and in its mothballed state that figure is £131,000 The first is to keep the building mothballed The second is for reopening with limited repair works to satisfy health & safety requirements (costing an initial £1.5m) the third is for Kirklees to bankroll a full refurbishment Option four is for permanent closure and attempted disposal of the asset Option five is the suggested way forward; suggesting community management via a full repair and insurance lease following agreement of a revenue and capital investment business case is based on three factors: reducing the council’s long-term costs restricting capital expenditure at what is even by current UK standards a financially troubled local authority and recognising the building as an important asset – giving the community a chance to take responsibility going forward Kirklees’ intention is that it would remain as the building’s owner with community groups invited to come forward and come up with a capital investment plan identifying appropriate sources of funding Although the building costs £205,000 a year to run officers believe that a more commercial approach to letting and management coupled with accessing grants and other funding would mean a successful venue could be delivered If cabinet rubber-stamps the plan suggested followed by a request for business cases before officers return the matter to cabinet Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" As a interested party ,I have investers interested ,to turn the town hall into a country and western venue ,and also put on pop concerts what are your thoughts Vivly is building 52 homes in the village near Huddersfield in phase two of its Knowle Grange development Outline permission for the phased redevelopment of the mental health facility was approved in 2023 and now the next steps are underway for the redevelopment of the buildings Register for free Yorkshire property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Stay updated on the latest news and views in Yorkshire property views and opportunities in Yorkshire property By subscribing, you are agreeing to Place Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Gain instant access to virtual editions.Don't have an account? 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Can't find what you're looking for?Search here A training hub designed to create new bus drivers and upskill existing ones has launched in West Yorkshire Training provider Realise has opened its Transport Training Academy in Cleckheaton will host Realise’s Route to Success programme a free to access training scheme available to members of the general public within West Yorkshire who are seeking a career as a bus driver The course is funded as part of the Adult Skills Fund investment in the region More than 600 people have already engaged with the programme since August 2022 with the trainer reporting many going on to secure employment with either a large operator or at an SME in West Yorkshire All of Realise’s practical driver training for West Yorkshire will now take place at the Cleckheaton Academy although stage one of the process (a myth-busting four-day course designed to allow individuals to determine if bus driving is the career for them) will still take place at multiple locations across West Yorkshire “This is a notable landmark in our delivery of Route to Success and other passenger transport training across West Yorkshire” – Kairon Flowers said: “This is a notable landmark in our delivery of Route to Success and other passenger transport training across West Yorkshire “The programme is not only helping to tackle the shortage of bus drivers across West Yorkshire but giving adults a chance to gain the skills and qualifications they need to get straight into jobs which can set them up for a successful career “Having a permanent base to deliver our practical training will help us continue the momentum around Route to Success and help people achieve their dream of becoming a bus driver as well securing bus routes for many years to come.” As well as the Route to Success initiative the Academy will also oversee additional training opportunities from the Cleckheaton site allowing bus providers to send their drivers for training as well as the mandatory CPC training all bus drivers must complete to ensure their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence remains valid Web Design & SEO by Brave Agency This site uses some unobtrusive cookies to store information on your computer these are in place to ensure that you receive the best possible experience when using the Bus & Coach Buyer website.