Wakefield Council picks Muse as strategic regeneration partner

Wakefield Council has appointed Muse to deliver the next phase of regeneration projects across the city. Muse will be tasked with co-ordinating the contractors and companies involved in delivering the masterplan, and overcoming any challenges that may arise. Work is already in progress on the first stage, which will deliver a new hotel, an extended and enhanced city square, several new city centre housing developments and a new museum and library. The next steps will see the partners engaging with residents and businesses to share the strategic approach for the future development of the city.   Mark Lynam, corporate director for regeneration, environment and economic growth at Wakefield Council, said: “Utilising Muse’s expertise will help us to deliver major regeneration projects at scale and at pace. It will unlock key local assets, bring in private sector investment and continue to show that Wakefield is a place that delivers. “It will also enable us to bring previously unviable projects forward, aided by cross-funding generated by more economically viable schemes. Taken together, this will deliver the best possible results for our communities and for investors in our city.” Simon Dew, development director at Muse, said: “As strategic regeneration partner, we will work together over the long term to realise the opportunities set out in the city centre masterplan to create the new homes, jobs, retail and public spaces that Wakefield needs.” The council kicked off the search for a strategic regeneration partner in July last year, with the subsequent appointment of Muse following a competitive selection process. Photo © Wakefield Council