Freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log

23260

Date Sent: June 02, 2026

Conclusion: Released In Full

Description: Please provide some information regarding the Kirkgate Regeneration Project currently being progressed in Wakefield. Purchase price of the old ABC Cinema, Kirkgate and the date purchased and who the building was purchased from and also confirm if Council or Government monies were used for the purchase. Purchase price of the old Wilko, Kirkgate and the date purchased and who the building was purchased from and also confirm if Council or Government monies were used for the purchase. Full costs breakdown to date of demolition and site clearance of the ABC and Wilko sites and how this was funded ie. Government or Council monies. Confirm if the Council currently owns all the cleared site at Kirkgate, if it doesn't then please confirm the date and purchase price when the freehold was transferred to VICO Homes. Confirm the total amount of Section 106 monies the Council will be providing to VICO Homes for the Kirkgate development. Confirm if any compulsory purchases have been or will be required to progress the Kirkgate development, if so could you please provide a full cost breakdown to date and if this is funded by Government or Council monies.

Attachments: EIR_Response 395.docx