Glass Works scheme shortlisted for national award
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The town centre’s £180m retail and leisure regeneration scheme, which is home to the market, Market Kitchen food court and library is in the running for the Innovation in Property and Asset Management category at the MJ Awards.
The award will go to an innovative local authority-led project that uses assets to deliver prove benefits to communities, and the winner will be announced during an online ceremony on Friday, October 2.
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Hide AdCouncillor Tim Cheetham, cabinet spokesperson for place, said: “We are delighted that The Glass Works has been shortlisted for an MJ award.
“It’s a great achievement to be shortlisted. We’re putting a significant amount of investment into the redevelopment of our town centre and the benefits to the community are already clear to see, especially when you look at the impact assets like our fantastic market, Market Kitchen and Library @ the Lightbox have had.
“The drive behind The Glass Works is to create a town centre that fulfils the needs of our residents, businesses, town centre workers and visitors, and embeds a strong sense of community and culture.
“Being shortlisted for this award also recognises how Barnsley is leading the way in terms of rethinking its high street. We’ve looked at the importance of public engagement and refurbished our public realm to help create a family-friendly, bustling atmosphere.
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Hide Ad"We believe we’ve found the right balance with leaning towards a predominantly leisure-based scheme while still including a significant amount of retail – and are ploughing forward with further regeneration locally to ensure Barnsley becomes a vibrant future-proof high street.”
Confirmed operators for the next phase of the Glass Works, which is curently under construction includes Cineworld, Superbowl UK, NEXT, Sports Directand USC, TK Maxx, Nando’s, Muffin Break and independent restaurant MEET.
They will join the already open JD Sports, Coffee Boy and Falco Lounge by the scheme’s completion in 2021.
Barnsley Council has also been shortlisted for another two MJ awards - the transforming lives category recognises the council’s work work in the shared lives pilot, which offers support for people in Barnsley who are at risk of homelessness.
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Hide AdThe Innovation in Property and Asset Management category has also recognised the council for its strategy, growth and regeneration from the success of its property investments funds project.