Holmfirth Town Centre Access Plan – October update 2025
Here is the latest from our improvement scheme in Holmfirth town centre as we carry out essential work as we deliver the Holmfirth Blueprint and create a more accessible town centre for residents, businesses and visitors.
What’s happened recently
We’re well into the delivery of the town centre access scheme, with real progress being made. Footpaths, kerbing, drainage and traffic signal upgrades have been completed at Huddersfield Road, Victoria Street, Towngate and Dunford Road which is around 80% of improvement works.
Huddersfield Road Car Park has seen some impressive work, as 60% of the reinforced concreate piles for the new structure have been installed.
Remaining work at Hollowgate and Huddersfield Road (opposite the library) is due to start in the New Year.
What’s next (over the next four weeks)
Victoria Street and Huddersfield Road
Week commencing 10 October
Improvements to the footpaths and drainage is expected to be completed on Victoria Street and Huddersfield Road.
New linked traffic lights between Victoria Street/Huddersfield Road and Towngate crossings will be installed.
13 October–mid November, 8pm – 6pm
Traffic management will move in stages across some of the completed areas to allow kerb and ironwork adjustments ahead of resurfacing, which starts 19 November. These works will take place overnight (8pm–6am) with full road closures and diversions in place and include resurfacing, lining of roads and adjacent pavements.
Huddersfield Road Car Park and Hollowgate
13 – 20 October
Piling at the car park.
20 October – Mid November
Piling on Hollowgate is due to begin, followed by a drainage connection into the live sewer.
Demolition of the old footbridge will start before the end of the year.
Our look ahead (Key milestones over the next six months)
20 October – 23 November
Hollowgate will be closed to allow for the safe demolition of the footbridge, piling and drainage works. Businesses along Hollowgate will continue to operate. Letters have been sent to businesses and residents in the area.
19 November – 13 December, 8pm – 6am
Resurfacing of streets and pavements to improve pedestrian access and road quality
on Victoria Street from Huddersfield Road to Towngate, from the zebra crossing to Station Road Car Park/Holmfirth Masonic Hall and from Hightown Lane to Holmfirth Library. Road marking and street lighting to follow at a later date.
24 November – 31 December, construction paused
We will once again pause any daytime construction work to allow visitors to enjoy Christmas shopping and local events.
19 December – 13 December
Resurfacing along Victoria Street and Towngate with traffic management in place.
January 2026 – March 2026
Hollowgate will close for phase 2 to allow the construction of the bridge foundation.
Work will focus on improving car park and events space and once complete, market stalls will return, and the space will be used for local events.
Spring 2026
Construction of the car park and events space completes ahead of summer.
Public drop in sessions
Meet our on-site team – Every Tuesday at 10am until 11am at Holmfirth Library.
We want to keep the conversation open so head to one of our events. Look out for upcoming drop-in sessions and public meetings where you can meet the project team and ask questions. Details are on our website and shared on Kirklees Council’s social media.
The council are also hosting monthly drop in sessions at Holmfirth Library:
- Tuesday 7 October, 5pm – 6:30pm
- Tuesday 11 November, 5pm – 6:30pm
- Tuesday 9 December, 5pm – 6:30pm
A monthly blog is available online and from Holmfirth library.
Shop local
Holmfirth is a treasure trove of independent retail and leisure spots and the perfect place to enjoy in the lead up to the festive period. There’s plenty of long and short stay public parking in and around the town centre with public transport operating as normal. Details of car parking in Kirklees.
It’s Small Business Saturday on Saturday 6 December. We will be celebrating and encouraging residents and visitors across Kirklees to show for their local small businesses.
More details about the UK wide campaign.
Events in Holmfirth
We love supporting your local events, and over the summer the Holmfirth community welcomed thousands of visitors to their annual Food and Drink Festival, Arts Week, famous Duck Race and their first ever PRIDE event! To ensure these events could go ahead without compromising safety, traffic management and work on the highways was adjusted or removed.
There are some exciting events planned in the lead to Christmas with plans for a Christmas Celebration and lights switch on event on 22 November and a hunt for Santa’s Magical Key Hunt. Following last year’s competition, there will be another Best Dressed Window competition!
More information about events in Holmfirth can be found online.
Details of traffic management, public transport and where to park
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the scheme, ongoing works or anything mentioned here, please contact via our form using the QR code or weblink:
To keep up to date with the scheme visit our website.