New library and museum
Key details
The council has purchased the vacant former BHS store and is renovating it to move Wakefield Library and Museum to the city centre.
Plans
- redevelop the vacant former British Home Stores (BHS) building into a new library and museum
Benefits
- creation of a new high-quality cultural destination
- increase footfall to the city centre
Funding
This project is one of two being supported by the Levelling Up Fund.