Castleford Strategic Regeneration Partnership

The appointment a regeneration partner for Castleford that has the capacity, and a commercial skill set complement the existing Regeneration Team. The appointed partner will work with the Council, with the support of public sector regeneration partners such as Homes England and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). The partner will also have the ability to utilise their commercial expertise to identify and influence the development and delivery of the long-term growth and regeneration opportunities that Castleford has to offer.

Wakefield Council is seeking to appoint a Strategic Regeneration Partner (SRP) to support the delivery of a transformational long-term, 10-15 year place-based housing and economic growth regeneration programme for Castleford. The SRP will have commercial expertise, capacity, a track record of delivery, and innovation to help realise the Council's vision of transforming Castleford into a vibrant, sustainable, and distinctive riverside market town.

The Strategic Regeneration Partner will

• Deliver a commercially viable, long-term housing and economic growth regeneration and investment strategy that unlocks Castleford's full potential.

• Accelerate housing and economic growth across the Strategic Regeneration Area (SRA), leveraging strategic land assets.

• Enhance connectivity, infrastructure, and public realm to create inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities.

• Revitalise Castleford's town centre through dynamic commercial development and integration of cultural and heritage assets.

• Attract and secure public and private investment to support the delivery of transformational regeneration.