By John Baron
The future of Pudsey Civic Hall is yet to be decided, council chiefs have confirmed.
The future of the community facility has been uncertain after cash-strapped Leeds City Council last December announced a proposal to close the building as it struggles to balance its finances.
The venue, which was used by over 49,000 people in 2022-23, makes a ‘modest surplus’ but the council says it is consistently failing to meet income targets and is a “financial strain”. It says the building requires major investment.
As previously reported, a decision on the building’s future was originally ‘due in the autumn’, but WLD understands the council is still considering different options for the building.
A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “Due to the closure of Morley Town Hall in early 2025 for refurbishment works, Pudsey Civic Hall will remain open until the end of December 2025.
“During this time, we will continue to review options for Pudsey Civic Hall.
“Once a final decision is made – subject to executive board approval – the decision will be communicated to the building’s stakeholders and residents.”
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If it makes profit above running costs, why is the community centre being considered for sale?
It’s a revenue raiser & profitable, why would Labour want to sell it off?