Views sought on £27m bus station revamp

People are being asked to have their say on plans for a £27m revamp of Huddersfield bus station.

The proposals include adding a new entrance canopy and a "living roof" covered in plants, West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and Kirklees Council said.

Plans also include new cycle parking, better disabled toilet facilities, improvements to the public space around the bus station and energy-saving features, such as solar glass.

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said the investment was "vital" to encourage more people to use public transport.

"We want to deliver state-of-the-art facilities that link people seamlessly with active travel routes, buses, trains and trams," she added.

"Please have your say on these proposals to help us build a better-connected West Yorkshire that works for all."

Moses Crook, Deputy Leader of Kirklees Council and Cabinet Member for Housing and Transport said: "The investment in our transport network and facilities across Kirklees is vital in supporting the council's wider regeneration schemes across our town centres.

"The proposals for Huddersfield bus station are focussed on making travelling by public transport an attractive and accessible option for more people and will provide better access to jobs, education, and healthcare as well as connecting communities, family and friends across West Yorkshire."

A series of drop-in sessions are due to be held in Huddersfield and there will also be an online webinar for people to take part in.

The consultation runs until 17 August.

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