Issue details

Appointment of contractor to demolish Holme Park Court & Bishops Court, Berry Brow, Huddersfield

 

 

The demolition of the existing tower blocks has been approved to support the regeneration of Berry Brow.

 

This decision was authorised by the Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, 27 July 2021, under item 17: Proposals on the future of four of the Council’s high-rise blocks to improve fire safety.

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Newsome;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2025

Decision due: 10 Jan 2026 by Service Director - Homes & Neighbourhoods

Lead member: David Shepherd, Executive Director for Place david.shepherd@kirklees.gov.uk

Lead director: Portfolio Holder - Transport and Housing

Department: Finance and Regeneration

Contact: Joshua Anstee 01484 221000 Email: joshua.anstee@kirklees.gov.uk, David Cleaver, Service Manager Assets & Development Email: david.cleaver@kirklees.gov.uk.

Consultees

Portfolio Holder - Cllr Moses Crook,

Local councillors - Cllr Andrew Cooper, Cllr Karen Allison, Cllr Susan Lee-Richards.

 

Members/Officers Involved: Philip Jones - Service Director

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