The council is ‘continuing to review options’ for Pudsey Civic Hall

By John Baron

The future of Pudsey Civic Hall has yet to be decided, council bosses have confirmed.

The future of the community facility has been uncertain after Leeds City Council last December announced a proposal to close the building as it struggles to balance its finances.

The venue, used by over 49,000 people in 2022-23, makes a “modest profit” but the council says it consistently fails to meet income targets and is a “financial burden”. It says that the building requires large investments.

As previously reported, a decision on the future of the building was originally to be ‘deferred to the autumn’, but WLD understands that the council is still considering various options for the building.

A Leeds City Council spokesman 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 the options for Pudsey Civic Hall.

“Once a final decision has been made – subject to the board’s approval – the decision will be communicated to the building’s stakeholders and residents.”

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