HUDDERSFIELD CIVIC SOCIETY NEWS
HCS concerns over combined museum and art gallery plan for Huddersfield’s Cultural Heart
Huddersfield Civic Society is worried the ambitious Cultural Heart plans for the town centre are being watered down.
The society voiced concerns after Kirklees Council’s Cabinet decided to change the plan so the museum and art gallery will now be under same roof – the former Grade II Listed main Huddersfield library – rather than in separate buildings to save money
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Community centre design wins Huddersfield Civic Society award
An architect student’s vision for a community centre in a northern city has won a prize from Huddersfield Civic Society.
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Massive cultural heart scheme will be big boost for Huddersfield town centre … but there are concerns
Huddersfield Civic Society has given a full response to the £210m Cultural Heart plans for Huddersfield town centre
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Archaeologists unearth Victorian railway history in Huddersfield
A long-forgotten railway siding dating back to the 19th Century has been discovered in Huddersfield close to where Huddersfield Civic Society called for Victorian coal chutes to be preserved.
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HUDDERSFIELD CIVIC SOCIETY AND HUDDERSFIELD BID LAUNCH HUDDERSFIELD BUSINESS CHAMPIONS AWARDS
The hunt is on to find the best businesses in Huddersfield town centre – and nominations are open now.Huddersfield BID and Huddersfield Civic Society have teamed up to launch the Huddersfield Business Champions awards.
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HUDDERSFIELD CIVIC SOCIETY BRANDS BT DIGITAL STREET HUBS ‘UNSIGHTLY CLUTTER’ WHICH WILL BLIGHT THE TOWN CENTRE
Huddersfield Civic Society has spoken out strongly against plans for BT to put digital screens around Huddersfield town centre.
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Why one of Huddersfield’s houses truly was a labour of love
It’s one of Huddersfield’s most historic houses and a new book now reveals that it was built with love very much at the forefront of its famous architect’s mind.
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Exhibition in Huddersfield reveals tragic search for the missing after the Holocaust
A major exhibition about the agonising search for the missing after the Holocaust is coming to Huddersfield.
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Huddersfield Civic Society tells of its fears over Grade II listed hidden railway treasure in Huddersfield
Huddersfield Civic Society members Geoff Hughes and Paul Jackson are concerned about historic railway coal chutes at risk of being damaged or falling into total ruin at Hillhouse.
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HCS reveals winners of its sustainable architecture prize 2022
Huddersfield Civic Society has announced joint winners of its annual Peter Stead Award.
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Huddersfield Civic Society Chairman’s Update August 2022
We are involved in several activities and initiatives.
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Almost 80 free events across Kirklees for September’s Heritage Open Days
Local organisers of the national Heritage Open Days Festival have exceeded previous records by bringing together over 70 venues, talks and activities across the district.
Read more: Almost 80 free events across Kirklees for September’s Heritage Open Days