Heckmondwike Bus Station
The period to comment on this scheme has now closed.
KirkleesCouncil, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is proposing changes at Heckmondwike Bus Hub. We’re looking at increasing the capacity for future bus use, improving accessibility, and building better facilities.
To view all updates on this project please visit Kirklees Council website.
In 2021 we asked for your views on proposals for Heckmondwike Bus Hub as part of the Dewsbury–Cleckheaton Sustainable Travel Corridor scheme. Your feedback showed support for the proposals at the Bus Hub, and these are now being progressed to the next stage of design and the planning application process.
The project aims to:
- encourage healthier and more environmentally friendly methods of transport
- reduce congestion, reliance on cars, and improve air quality
- improve bus journey reliability and journey times
- improve accessibility and safety
- help achieve Kirklees Council’s commitment to net-zero carbon by 2038
How can I get involved?
- View the plans and read this page to find out more about the scheme
- Watch the video of the proposed bus station design
- Submit a formal comment as part of the statutory planning consultation
- Read our frequently asked questions (FAQs) or ask us a question below
- Join us at an event to speak to the project team:
Upcoming events | |||
Brighton Street Community Centre – WF16 9EY | Thursday 11 August | 6pm – 8pm | Event closed |
Online webinar | Monday 15 August | 6.30pm – 7.30pm | Event closed |
Heckmondwike Bus Hub - WF16 0HR | Friday 19 August | 10am – 2pm | Drop-in |
Heckmondwike Bus Hub - WF16 0HR | Friday 26 August | 3pm – 5pm | Drop-in |
Brighton Street Community Centre – WF16 9EY | Friday 2 September | 10am – 2pm | Drop-in |
Between August 3 and September 7 2022, formal comments can be submitted as part of the statutory planning consultation within the Kirklees Council planning portal
Find out more about how the planning application process works here.
The proposals
Following the initial consultation, we are progressing the proposals which received support:
- Upgrading the current Bus Hub to a Bus Station, including a new station building with indoor waiting facilities, real-time travel information, and seating
- Increasing the bus stands from four to six and creating a new layover bay
- Increased outdoor cycle parking
- Additional landscaping, including a green roof and green wall
- Improved outdoor public areas, including seating and an entrance canopy
Based on the feedback received, and further design and safety considerations, we are also progressing two new proposals:
- New accessible toilets including a Changing Places facility
- Removal of two disabled and two short-stay parking bays to the north of the site for improved safety around moving buses
If you have any questions about the scheme, you can submit a question or get in touch using the ‘contact us’ details below.
The scheme is funded by the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment. The government funded programme aims to help create a positive change in the way we travel across the region, providing an accessible, attractive, and cleaner alternative to car journeys.
Contact us
If you would like to ask a question or request this information in an alternative format, you can do so using the following methods:
- ask a question at the end of this webpage
- email yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
- phone (MetroLine Information Service) on 0113 245 7676
- post at Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM (WYCA)
The statutory planning consultation period closes on 7 September 2022 at 11.59pm
Next steps
Once the planning consultation period concludes, the local planning authority will determine the planning application and apply any relevant conditions to be resolved prior to the start on site.
The project team will then work through this process, alongside detailed design and the writing of the Full Business Case. The Full Business Case will be appraised as part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Assurance Process.
It is envisaged the project will be submitted to Kirklees Council’s Cabinet in the Autumn of this year for approval to proceed to construction.
Our proposals
FAQs
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About the scheme
- What is the Heckmondwike Bus Station scheme?
- Who is delivering the scheme?
- Who is paying for the scheme?
- Why is a second stage consultation not taking place?
- Which proposals are being progressed following the initial consultation?
- Which proposals are not being progressed following the initial consultation?
- What are the main aims and objectives of the scheme?
- How would the scheme benefit bus users?
- Does this scheme have links to other schemes?
- How will the proposals address the Climate Emergency?
- How would the scheme benefit bus users?
- What detailed technical work has taken place to determine benefits and impacts of the proposals? Can these be quantified?
- What will happen to any events that have previously taken place on the Bus Hub site?
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Impact on those living nearby
- Would the scheme impact on residents and businesses?
- Would deliveries be impacted by the proposals?
- Does the scheme require any land take / is my property at risk?
- What would happen to trees and planting?
- Would any work on site be carried out during the day or evening, and what will you do to minimise any impact?
- When would work start on site?
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The decision-making process
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Having your say and staying informed
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About the Transforming Cities Fund
- What is the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) programme?
- What will be delivered through the TCF programme?
- Which organisations are involved?
- What benefits will the TCF programme bring?
- How is the TCF programme funded?
- Why is this work important? / Why is this money being spent on TCF at this time?
- Who will benefit?
- When do projects get underway?
- When will the programme of works be completed?
- How is the programme impacted by COVID-19?
- As part of West Yorkshire’s devolution deal, £317 million was secured to deliver the Leeds City Region TCF programme but it will cost more than this to deliver the schemes outlined in the bid. What does this mean?
- How does TCF complement other transport infrastructure schemes being delivered across the region?
- Where can I find out more information?
- How can I have my say on schemes in my area?
- How was the bid developed?
- Who was the bid developed with?
- How were decisions made around which schemes to include in the bid?
