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Yorkshire Counties


Wakefield – Achieving Economic Growth Through Regeneration


Wakefield Council is leading a transforma- tional regeneration programme, delivering a range of ambitious projects to enhance local communities, create jobs, and drive economic growth. With substantial investment via mul- tiple funding streams, these projects will provide new homes, more attractive public spaces, improved infrastructure, and thriv- ing town centres. Wakefield’s local economy has already seen a measurable return on a recent £6.4m regeneration project aimed at improving the district’s markets. In addition to independent market traders, other high street retailers reported an increase in business due to the knock-on effect the improvement works delivered.


Footfall counters showed an increased number of visitors in both Castleford and Pontefract. With Castleford seeing a 10% decrease in empty retail units in the town centre last year.


The former Market Hall in the city centre was included in the Wakefield Regeneration Masterplan and is due to reopen shortly as ‘Wakefield Exchange’ a new events and exhibition centre. WX as it is already affec- tionately known is set to bring additional business and visitors to the city. The Council pledged to build an economy that works for everyone, and with planning approved for a £14m upgrade to one of Wakefield’s big- gest sports stadiums, the impact the leisure sector can have on economic growth hasn’t been overlooked.


Affordable Housing & Community Growth


Affordable housing in the city remains a pri- ority and WDH is due to start creating 50 new homes, including 12 for shared ownership. Additionally, a former Police Station is being transformed into 33 modern apartments - alongside 29 brand-new mews style homes being built. The Kirkgate Neighbourhood Gateway project is moving forward, with more high-quality homes and a diverse range of living options aimed at encouraging more people to move into the city, further boosting the local economy.


Revitalising Town Centres & Public Spaces


A £10 million Town Centres Regeneration Fund is driving improvements across Ossett, South Kirkby, South Elmsall, Moorthorpe, Horbury, and Hemsworth, including shop- front renovations, park enhancements, and cultural improvements.


Meanwhile, projects supported by a £24.1 million Towns Fund Grant for Wakefield City Centre and £23.9 million for Castleford Town Centre continue to pro- gress, promising vibrant and sustainable urban environments.


COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2025


Jonathan Hyland receives RFL President’s Award


Jonathan Hyland is the eighth recipient of the RFL President’s Award. The Award was presented at the sport’s Etihad Campus headquarters this week by Adam Hills MBE - shortly after he had received his President’s chains of office. The President’s Award was introduced by the Rugby Football League in 2019 to recognise inspiring work to change lives and communities through Rugby League, and achievements by players, coaches and volunteers which bring the sport to new audiences.


Jonathan Hyland is a partner for the independent global property consul- tancy Knight Frank, and the RFL and clubs at all levels have benefited con- siderably from his knowledge for more than 15 years since he was appointed a trustee and director of the RFL’s Facilities Trust in March 2009.


Tony Sutton, the RFL Chief Executive, said: “Jonathan is one of those unsung heroes who has made an immense con- tribution to the sport which is inevitably below the radar – and is therefore a wor- thy addition to the distinguished list of recipients of our RFL President’s Award. It was appropriate that Adam Hills pre- sented it to him in the foyer of our Etihad headquarters, as Jonathan played a key role in the relocation of the RFL and now RL Commercial to a shared home in Manchester, involving the sale of Red Hall. Officials at numerous professional and community clubs have also benefited from his knowledge and experience when they have sought support from the RFL Facilities Trust – and we all benefit from his long-term love of the sport.”


Jonathan Hyland said: “I am honoured to be the recipient of such a prestigious award and delighted that my profes- sional role as a property consultant has enabled me to make a positive contri- bution to the wonderful game of Rugby League”


Adam Hills MBE was elected as RFL President last December, to serve a two-year term until the end of 2026 in the honorary and ceremonial role, with support from two Vice Presidents: the former Leeds Rhinos and England for- ward Danika Priim; and the long-serving Swinton Lions chief executive Steve Wild.


RFL President’s Award – previous winners 2024 – Vicky Molyneux (Wigan Warriors and England) 2022 – Dr Richard Lawrence 2022 – Tracey Herd (Movember) 2020 – Mark Adams (Community Integrated Care) 2020 – Dr Gemma Phillips (Hull KR and England RL) 2019 – Reece Lyne (Wakefield Trinity) 2019 – Lindsay Anfield (Castleford Tigers)


Onward Holdings: Celebrating 95 Years of Success


Yorkshire based commercial property special- ists, Onward Holdings Ltd are celebrating a significant milestone this year as the business enters its 95th year of trading.


Founded by Willie Storey in September 1930, the former Ackworth Transport Company is now a fourth-generation family business with facilities throughout the north of England.


Initially a trucking company, the organisa- tion was incorporated in 1932. Following the acquisition of John Hinchcliffe & Son in 1943, a local enterprise that specialised in quar- rying and tarmac, the group had expanded to become a national operation with a fleet exceeding 90 vehicles.


This was nationalised in 1948 (providing cash for diversifying into quarrying and asphalt), then de-nationalised in 1955 leading to other purchases including Onward Road Transport (Selby) Ltd, expanding the trucking business yet further before going on to begin the build of the first warehouse in Selby. Sadly, it was to be a development Willie Storey was unable to see to fruition due to his untimely death in 1961.


During the remainder of the ‘70’s and throughout the ‘80’s the company disposed of its none transport-related assets, while continuing to construct extensive warehous- ing. It continued to operate in this form, until in 1994 the decision was made to sell the transport arm of the business. As the focus was now solely on warehousing and com- mercial property the company rebranded to become Onward Holdings Ltd, as it is still known today.


Since then, the business has gone from strength-to-strength; investing regionally in land and property for a variety of residential, industrial and commercial uses, providing managed 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) services and offering affordable self-storage solutions.


Neil Storey, Sales Director at Onward Holdings commented: “We are looking to build on the success of our previous developments at Normanton 108, Phoenix 66, Barbara House Cross Green, Good Hope Close and Atlas Park, by continuing with both new developments and redevelopments across multiple locations. These have maintained strong demand over the years, and we will continue to offer quality units for our clients.”


With fourth-generation family members, Will Storey and Kieren Bloomer now also taking on leadership roles, the company looks set to embrace a fresh chapter in its long history. The two directors are focusing their efforts on adapting the current business to meet the evolving demands of a modern logistics and commercial property market.


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