Kirklees Council and its development partner, Turner & Townsend, has appointed Milligan to secure an operator for a new 17,000 sq ft food hall in Huddersfield town centre.
As part of the wider Our Cultural Heart development, construction is now under way to transform the Grade II listed former Queensgate Market building into a new culinary venue.
Milligan is tasked with finding a food hall operator that can play a key role in designing and managing the space, while curating a “dynamic and diverse selection of vendors that highlight the very best of Kirklees’ food and drink scene”.
Graham Turner, cabinet member for regeneration at Kirklees Council, said: “Our Cultural Heart is central to our plans to revive the town centre. We are committed to making Huddersfield a destination where people can come together to enjoy a wide range of social and cultural activities.
“Hospitality plays an important role in our vision, which is why we are investing in this fantastic food hall.”
Alex Hyams, head of mixed-use asset management at Milligan, added: “The fundamentals of Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees borough are exceptional: great infrastructure, geographically well positioned, rich history and heritage, and a forward-thinking local authority. Huddersfield itself boasts a well-proportioned town centre that benefits from exciting, untapped potential.”
“The food hall will operate from the beautifully restored, Grade II-listed Queensgate Market building,” said Hyams. “We are actively engaging with the food hall sector to find the right operator for the space. The truly unique food hall space being brought forward in Huddersfield is really special and presents a great opportunity to define the character and future of Huddersfield town centre. Our focus is finding the right operator and the right concept to bring the space to life.”
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