'We will be taking time to analyse and reflect': Wakefield Council reacts to public comments as The Ridings consultation closes
Wakefield Council have shared that they will ‘analyse and reflect’ the comments made by the public about plans for The Ridings.
Under the previous Labour administration, the shopping centre was set to be demolished to make way for new housing and community spaces.
However, plans were delayed after Reform UK took over of the local council in May’s election.
New council leader Karl Johnson said an “in-depth review” of the plans would take place before any schemes progressed.
Last month, a consultation on The Ridings was launched by the council, which closed on Sunday (August 2).
It asked members of the public for their views on the regeneration plans for the shopping centre and the surrounding ‘Cathedral quarter’.
They also hosted 11 drop-in sessions within the centre throughout July.
Coun Matthew Pinder, Cabinet Member for District Regeneration and Regional Growth, said: "We'd like to thank everyone who has shared their views using the online form or at one of the drop-in sessions.
"We promised that your feedback would shape the way this moves forward.
"So, we will be taking time to analyse and reflect on what you've told us and will communicate next steps soon."
Proposals for the area are set to be released later in the year.