Dewsbury will be a family-friendly town where everyone feels safe and welcome. Families will come together to enjoy the open spaces, shops and leisure opportunities during the day and into the evening.

Our plans include increasing the amount of quality residential accommodation in the centre.

Having quality residential opportunities close to the high streets can be the catalyst to building new communities where the quality of life of those who commute is improved and businesses are supported as a result of increased time spent in town centres.

Dedicated community safety and policing will act as both a deterrent to anti-social behaviour and crime, whilst providing visitors with a reassuring presence. We will continue to work with partner agencies to make sure people feel safe in our town centre spaces.

The story so far

We plan to create a new neighbourhood around Daisy Hill, made up of homes which are both excellent quality and affordable to rent or buy. With a mix of new and converted buildings, Daisy Hill will prove attractive to professionals with disposable incomes, who will support town centre vibrancy.

Fieldhouse is a four-storey property which stands opposite Dewsbury Railway Station, in the area around Daisy Hill and Bond Street - and is one of the key areas marked for development as part of the Dewsbury Blueprint.

The new Daisy Hill development will have 23 high quality apartments, a café, and a restaurant on the ground floor and the basement.

The Daisy Hill area is also a designated Heritage Action Zone and as such attracts some grant funding to make improvements to the area.

We are working with partners to find gaps in tourist provision, such as overnight accommodation and conference facilities.

What's next?

Fieldhouse has been bought by Mood Developments who plan to bring it back to life.

We have already secured £1.38 million of the £2.83 million we needed to invest in this project, if the full amount is approved Mood Developments can start construction work in November 2022.

Once finished this development will be known as Station Apartments .