New library and museum
Key details
The council has purchased the vacant former BHS store and is renovating it to move Wakefield Library and Museum to the city centre.
Plans
- redevelop the vacant former British Home Stores (BHS) building into a new library and museum by 2025
Benefits
- creation of a new high-quality cultural destination
- increase footfall to the city centre
Progress
- Summer 2016 - BHS store becomes vacant
- Spring 2021 - Wakefield Council buys building
- Autumn 2021 - Wakefield Council receives funding for scheme
- 2022 - Design concepts developed
- Feb 2023 - Asbestos removal work underway
Funding
This project is one of two being supported by the Levelling Up Fund.