Cole Brothers: Former John Lewis store to open its doors for public event to decide its future

Urban Splash is inviting people to an event in the Barker’s Pool building after submitting a planning application on how the building could be brought back into use.

The proposals include leisure, entertainment and retail on the lower floors, with offices above, supporting up to 1,000 jobs.

The company says it also wants to “open it up to the public in new ways.”

It comes after a two-day public consultation in October last year.

Mark Latham, regeneration director at Urban Splash, said: “Cole Brothers holds a special place in Sheffield’s story, and we’re committed to giving the public a genuine opportunity to help guide its next chapter.

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“Our ambition is to create an inspiring and functional place to meet, connect, innovate and thrive - and this consultation is an important part of getting that right.”

The consultation will be held in the building on Monday, December 15, from 4pm-7.30pm with a presentation at 5.30pm.

For more information click here: https://www.urbansplash.co.uk/cole-brothers-our-proposals

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