Levelling Up Fund

An artist's impression of how part of Batley town centre could look.

Councillor makes demand as frustrations grow over delayed town centre revamp

The plans include creating an attractive public space on Commercial Street, featuring more pedestrianisation, greenery and seating areas. Photo: Kirklees Council

Batley Blueprint: A round-up of planned improvements to town centre

Commercial Street, Batley

Future of Batley revamp project awaiting confirmation

An artist's impression of how the revamped Dewsbury Arcade could look when restoration work is finished as part of the Dewsbury Blueprint project

Government allocates £20m extra funding for the Dewsbury Blueprint project

Plans include improving Commercial Street to remove clutter and make it more suitable for pedestrians

Batley regeneration must be complete by 2026 or funding for scheme could be lost

An artist's impression of plans for Commercial Street in Batley

'Once in a generation' investments approved for Batley and two Spen Valley towns

An artist's impression of plans for Commercial Street in Batley town centre

Cabinet approves regeneration plans for Batley, Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike

Batley town centre

Batley Blueprint: Cabinet set to discuss plans to transform the town centre

Leader of Kirklees Council, Shabir Pandor

Budget 'does not go far enough' says Kirklees Council leader

Kirklees Council Leader, Coun Shabir Pandor.

Leader of the council ‘disappointed’ as government reject Levelling Up plans

£12 million will be handed-over to Batley to help regenerate the town centre .

Councillors ‘delighted’ after Batley's successful £12m Levelling Up bid
Batley councillors have spoken of their ‘delight’ after yesterday's Levelling Up announcement.
Jessica Barton

Shabir Pandor, leader of Kirklees Council, and Kim Leadbeater, MP for Batley and Spen, with Michael Gove.

Batley town centre wins Levelling Up Funding

The Batley blueprint development could see significant changes to Commercial Street, Batley.

Uncertainty for Batley’s £12 million regeneration plans

The bid for Government funding aims to make Batley a more modern destination, and a safe and inviting environment for everyone

£12million bid to Levelling Up Fund for Batley town centre regeneration project

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