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A building contract with GMI to redevelop the George site as a hotel, and an easement agreement with Network Rail to facilitate necessary access and egress

 

 

 

This decision is to enable progression of the project as resolved by Cabinet on 5th November 2024 to refurbish and redevelop the George Hotel in Huddersfield Town Centre to transform this building into a modern new hotel as part of the Huddersfield Blueprint

 

This decision is to enter into a building contract with GMI and enter into an Agreement for and a Deed of Grant of Easement with Network Rail following the delegation granted at Cabinet on 5th November 2024.

 

Alternative options were considered at Cabinet on 5th November 2024 but were discounted as the decision was taken to continue with the proposed refurbishment and redevelopment. 

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2026

Decision due: 12 Jan 2026 by Executive Director for Place

Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Finance & Regeneration

Lead director: Executive Director for Place

Department: Finance and Regeneration

Contact: Thomas Fish, Head of Town Centre Programmes 01484 221000 Email: thomas.fish@kirklees.gov.uk.

Members/Officers Involved: David Shepherd – Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration Kevin Mulvaney – Service Director for Finance Samantha Lawton – Service Director for Legal, Governance and Commissioning Joanne Bartholomew – Service Director for Development Karl Larrad – Head of Corporate Legal, Governance and Monitoring Martin Dearnley – Head of Risk Thomas Fish – Head of Town Centres Programmes

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