And finally… What’s in a name?
The new public square in Huddersfield’s Our Cultural Heart regeneration scheme is in need of a name – and you have until 22 June to help choose one.
Delivered by Bam, the square was part of the £53m phase one of the project and sits alongside the food hall and library that replaced the former Queensgate Market Hall. The space will be used for events, street food options, and general everyday public use.
Kirklees Council isn’t risking a Squarey McSquareface situation, however – the council has kindly drawn up a shortlist of four options to choose from:
- Mill Frame Square: A nod to Huddersfield’s textile past
- Lions Square: Confident and rooted in the town’s identity
- Queensgate Square: A familiar name, building on what people already know
- Ramsden Square: Recognising the people who helped shape Huddersfield
To take part in the survey and cast your vote, click here.
Bam is now cracking on with phase two of Our Cultural Heart, which will see the former library and gallery building on Princess Alexandra Walk refurbished to house a museum and art gallery for the region.
The Piazza Shopping Centre will also be demolished, to create space for phase three of the project – a new town centre park.
